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The correct answer is B. mulching
Covering the soil to prevent it from being carried away by the water.
sharon kalunda answered the question on July 29, 2019 at 14:21
- The main reason why mothers are encouraged to breast feed their infants is because breast milk (Solved)
The main reason why mothers are encouraged to breast feed their infants is because breast milk
A. Is free from disease causing germs
B. Is at the right temperature for infants
C. Boosts infant immunity
D. Is easily digested by infants.
Date posted: July 29, 2019. Answers (1)
- Which one of the following animals has scales on its body? (Solved)
Which one of the following animals has scales on its body?
A. Chameleon.
B. Whale.
C. Toad.
D. Newt.
Date posted: July 29, 2019. Answers (1)
- Which of the following pairs of processes occurs when temperature decreases? (Solved)
Which of the following pairs of processes occurs when temperature decreases?
A. Melting and condensation.
B. Freezing and melting.
C. Contraction and evaporation.
D. Freezing and condensation.
Date posted: July 29, 2019. Answers (1)
- The set up shown below can be used to investigate the presence of a certain component of soil.
The soil component investigated is (Solved)
The set up shown below can be used to investigate the presence of a certain component of soil.
The soil component investigated is
A. organic matter
B. water
C. air
D. mineral salts.
Date posted: July 29, 2019. Answers (1)
- To stop a moving object, the force applied should be (Solved)
To stop a moving object, the force applied should be
A. in the same direction as that of the moving object
B. opposite and less than that of the moving object
C. equal and in the opposite direction to that of the moving object
D. perpendicular and more than that of the moving object.
Date posted: July 29, 2019. Answers (1)
- The best procedure of separating a mixture of sand, maize and salt is (Solved)
The best procedure of separating a mixture of sand, maize and salt is
A. picking, dissolving, filtering, evaporating
B. dissolving, filtering, picking, evaporating
C. picking, filtering, dissolving, evaporating
D. dissolving, decanting, picking, evaporating.
Date posted: July 29, 2019. Answers (1)
- Heat is transferred through a vacuum by (Solved)
Heat is transferred through a vacuum by
A. convection and conduction
B. convection only
C. conduction and radiation
D. radiation only.
Date posted: July 29, 2019. Answers (1)
- In a certain investigation pupils sat at different positions around a pupil who was ringing a bell. Which one of the following aspects of sound...(Solved)
In a certain investigation pupils sat at different positions around a pupil who was ringing a bell. Which one of the following aspects of sound were the pupils investigating?
A. Special sounds.
B. Loud and soft sound.
C. Noise pollution.
D. Direction of sound.
Date posted: July 29, 2019. Answers (1)
- The diagram below represents a claw.
Which pair of the positions V, W, X and Y represents the load and pivot? (Solved)
The diagram below represents a claw.
Which pair of the positions V, W, X and Y represents the load and pivot?
A. V and Y.
B. W and X.
C. V and X.
D. W and Y.
Date posted: July 29, 2019. Answers (1)
- The diagram below represents a set up that can be used to investigate good and poor conductors of electricity. Which one of the following materials,...(Solved)
The diagram below represents a set up that can be used to investigate good and poor conductors of electricity. Which one of the following materials, when used to connect wires at point S would make the bulb not light?
A. Pencil
B. Aluminium foil.
C. Steel wool
D. Rubber band
Date posted: July 29, 2019. Answers (1)
- Which one of the following is not a component of soil? (Solved)
Which one of the following is not a component of soil?
A. Rock particles.
B. Water.
C. Plant.
D. Air.
Date posted: July 29, 2019. Answers (1)
- Which one of the following groups consists only of gases that comprise 0.03, 0.97 and 21 percentage in air respectively? (Solved)
Which one of the following groups consists only of gases that comprise 0.03, 0.97 and 21 percent in air respectively?
A. Inert gases, oxygen and nitrogen.
B. Carbon dioxide, inert gases and oxygen.
C. Inert gases, carbon dioxide and nitrogen.
D. Carbon dioxide, oxygen and nitrogen.
Date posted: July 29, 2019. Answers (1)
- Which one of the following groups only consists of materials that are non- magnetic? (Solved)
Which one of the following groups only consists of materials that are non- magnetic?
A. Piece of glass, silver coin, cello tape.
B. Nail, steel wool, spoon.
C. Scissors, razor blade, piece of glass.
D. Staple pins, sowing needle, aluminium.
Date posted: July 29, 2019. Answers (1)
- Pupils went for a nature walk and observed a plant with yellow fruits and thorns on the stem. The plant observed was likely to be(Solved)
Pupils went for a nature walk and observed a plant with yellow fruits and thorns on the stem. The plant observed was likely to be
A. Mexican marigold
B. pig weed
C. Black jack
D. Sodom apple.
Date posted: July 29, 2019. Answers (1)
- The following are some characteristics of soil:
(i) fine particles.
(ii) cracks when dry.
(iii) poor drainage.
(iv) good capillarity.
The characteristics are for (Solved)
The following are some characteristics of soil:
(i) fine particles.
(ii) cracks when dry.
(iii) poor drainage.
(iv) good capillarity.
The characteristics are for
A. Loam soil only
B. Loam and sand soil
C. Clay soil only
D. Loam and clay soil
Date posted: July 29, 2019. Answers (1)
- When pupils heated some garden soil, smoke was produced. The observation made indicated the presence of(Solved)
When pupils heated some garden soil, smoke was produced. The observation made indicated the presence of
A. organic matter
B. air
C. mineral particles
D. water.
Date posted: July 29, 2019. Answers (1)
- Which one of the following soil conservation measures is least suitable on a large piece of land? (Solved)
Which one of the following soil conservation measures is least suitable on a large piece of land?
A. Terracing.
B. Mulching.
C. Tree planting.
D. Contour farming.
Date posted: July 29, 2019. Answers (1)
- Which one of the following nutrients is required for the formation of blood in expectant mothers? (Solved)
Which one of the following nutrients is required for the formation of blood in expectant mothers?
A. Vitamin D.
B. Calcium.
C. Phosphorus.
D. Iron.
Date posted: July 29, 2019. Answers (1)
- Which one of the following is a safety measure against lightning when it is raining? (Solved)
Which one of the following is a safety measure against lightning when it is raining?
A. Leaning against walls.
B. Walking on open areas.
C. Wearing rubber shoes.
D. Using an umbrella.
Date posted: July 29, 2019. Answers (1)
- Which one of the following is a transparent material? (Solved)
Which one of the following is a transparent material?
A. Kerosene.
B. Mirror.
C. Frosted glass.
D. White paper.
Date posted: July 29, 2019. Answers (1)