PAPER 2.

(2 hours)

SECTION A.

There are six questions in this section. You are advised to spend not more than 75
minutes on this section.
1 . (a) Define the term agriculture. (1)

(b) How is agriculture important at national level. (2)

(c) Agriculture provide career opportunities. Who gives the farmer advice on his crop and livestock?

(d) What is a research in agriculture? (1)

2. (a) What is the difference between weather and climate? (2)

(b) How many farming regions do we have in Zimbabwe? (1)

(c) In which farming region is sugarcane grown under irrigation? (1)

(d) Why is it important for the farmer to study the weather patterns of his area? (1)

3. (a) Soil is made as a result of weathering. Weathered material from rock is mixed up with organic
matter naturally. What is weathering? (1)

(b) Organic matter is made up of .........and........ (2)

(c) Give two types of weathering. (2) [Total 5]

4. (a) List the three major plant nutrients.(3)

(b) Suggest two ways of improving soil fertility. (2)

5. (a) Give two ways in which one can conserve moisture in the bed. (2)

(b) Give three examples of water pollutants. (3) [Total 5]

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6. Copy and complete the table.

ANIMAL PRODUCT BY-PRODUCT

cattle ______________ ______________________

____________________ meat Feathers to make cushions

rabbits _________________ _________________

SECTION B.

Answer any two questions. You are advised to spend not more than 45 minutes on this section.

7. The diagram above shows a farm tool.

(a) Name the tool. (1)

(b) Give two uses of the tool. (2)

(c) Which part need to be sharpened? (1)

(d) Give two examples of each of each of the following tools.

I. Diggging tool. (2)

II. cutting tool (2)

III. watering tool. (2) [Total 10]

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8. The diagram shows parts of a plant.

(a) Name the parts labelled A-D. (4)

(b) Give two functions of each of A, B, C and D. (6) [Total 10]

9. (a) Give three factors to consider when establishing an orchard. (3)

(b) Name any two

I. indigenous fruit trees. (2)

II. exotic fruit trees. (2)

(c) Give three processed products of fruits. (3) [TOTAL 10]

10. (a) Clearly explain how respiration is the reverse of photosynthesis. (2)

(b) What name is given to the branch of biology

which deals with the natural process or activities of a
living organism? (1)

(c) What is the function of chlorophyll on plants?

(1) (d) Explain in detail the process of

i) photosynthesis
ii) respiration
iii) transpiration
iv) translocation. (4)

(e) Give two aids to pollination. (2)

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