Agricultural Science

Question 1

1A main threat of climate change to farming in Ghana is

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A. more fertile soils everywhere B. fewer pests C. cooler temperatures D. unreliable rainfall and longer droughts

Question 2

2Climate-smart agriculture includes

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A. burning bush B. using drought-tolerant varieties and conserving soil moisture C. deforestation D. overgrazing

Question 3

3Methane from livestock contributes to

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A. global warming B. cooling the earth C. soil fertility D. rainfall

Question 4

4A 2 °C rise in temperature is expected to reduce maize yields in Ghana mainly by

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A. reducing pests B. improving pollination C. increasing heat and water stress during growth D. increasing rainfall

Question 5

5Prolonged drought causes

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A. floods B. bumper harvests C. crop failure and food shortage D. more fish

Question 6

6Drought-tolerant crop varieties help farmers to

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A. increase greenhouse gases B. avoid planting C. stop all rainfall D. adapt to dry spells caused by climate change

Question 7

7Climate change affects agriculture through

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A. more stable weather B. no effects C. cooler temperatures always D. erratic rainfall, droughts and floods

Question 8

8Early-maturing crop varieties help farmers to

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A. avoid harvesting B. harvest before the rains fail C. grow crops slowly D. use more water

Question 9

9Agroforestry means

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A. cutting all trees B. farming only trees C. growing trees together with crops or livestock D. fish farming

Question 10

10Which farming practice helps to reduce the effects of climate change?

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A. agroforestry (growing trees with crops) B. overgrazing C. burning bush before planting D. clearing all trees