Agriculture Activities Questions and Answers - Grade 7 Opener Exams Term 2 2023 Set 1

SECTION A: Answer all the questions in this section. Write the correct answer in the box provided.

1. What is the function of the polythene in a moisture bed? It
   
   1. prevents excessive evaporation of soil moisture.
   2. keeps the root area moist but not wet.
   3. prevents the seepage of water while the top is mulched.
   4. conserves soil moisture.
2. Which of the following crops can be grown in a moisture bed?
   
   1. Sugarcane.
   2. Sisal.
   3. Cactus.
   4. Vegetables.
3. Growing of various crops for an artistic point of view is called
   1. ornamental gardening.
   2. innovative gardening.
   3. beauty gardening.
   4. art gardening.
4. Organic gardening of legumes does not involve the application of
   
   1. mulches.
   2. water.
   3. dung.
   4. pesticides.
5. Below is a small animal reared in Kenya.
   
   The animal drawn above is called a
   
   1. dove
   2. cat.
   3. rabbit
   4. pigeon
6. The diagram below shows a drenching gun.
   
   Which routine activity is associated with it?
   
   1. Shearing.
   2. Deworming.
   3. Watering.
   4. Feeding.
7. Which among the following animals can be sheared?
   
8. Calling a veterinarian to check sick animals is called
   
   1. pest control.
   2. dipping.
   3. vet care.
   4. check up.
9. Which one of the following is an importance of rearing pigs?
   1. They give us quality beef.
   2. We get pork from them.
   3. They provide us with wool.
   4. They help us carry loads.
10. Below is an item used for rearing some animals in the farm.
    
    The item above can be used to feed
    
    1. piglets.
    2. horses.
    3. cow.
    4. chicks.
11. Which one of the following domestic animals provides services only?
    
    1. Sheep
    2. Camel
    3. Cow
    4. Donkey
12. Which of the following is a list of legumes only? 
    1. Oranges, grapes, avocadoes.
    2. Spinach, cabbages, kales.
    3. Rice, maize, sorghum.
    4. Groundnuts, beans, peas.
13. The type of soil erosion characterized by deep V-shaped channels can be controlled by
    
    1. planting cover crops.
    2. mulching
    3. building check dams.
    4. cultivating across the slope
14. Below is a demonstration of a compost pit.
    
    The layer marked X should contain
    1. maize stalks.
    2. ash.
    3. farmyard manure.
    4. kitchen refuse.
15. Below is a method of protecting a young plant
    
    The method above can be used to protect a young plant from
    1. excessive sunlight.
    2. bad weather.
    3. physical damage.
    4. excessive sun heat.
16. Water conservation in the farm can be achieved by all the following measures except
    
    1. pruning.
    2. mulching.
    3. drip irrigation.
    4. shading.
17. Which of the following shows a scarecrow?
    
18. How best can Mrs. Mkulima use the wastes from her kitchen?
    
    1. Burn them.
    2. Use them to make a compost heap.
    3. Bury them in deep holes.
    4. Throw them in deep latrine pits.
19. The type of soil with the largest particles
    
    1. is used for farming activities.
    2. makes the longest ribbons.
    3. allows a lot of water to pass through its particles.
    4. is called loam soil.
20. Below is a farming tool.
    
    What is the name of the tool drawn above?
    
    1. Jembe
    2. Spade
    3. Rake
    4. Forked jembe

SECTION B:
Answer all the questions in the spaces provided.

21. Below is an equipment used for farming.
    
    What is its use? 
22. How can agroforestry be achieved?
23. What is the importance of conserving water in gardening practices?
24. Name one tool used for preparing a planting site in school.
25. How important is agroforestry in conserving the environment? 

MARKING SCHEME

SECTION A

1. C
2. D
3. A
4. D
5. C
6. B
7. A
8. C
9. B
10. D
11. D
12. D
13. C
14. A
15. C
16. A
17. B
18. B
19. C
20. D

SECTION B

21. Transporting milk
22. Combining forestry and agricultural activities
23. To preserve soil moisture
24. Slasher
25. Wastage of soil moisture is minimised since there is maximum consumption