(1a)
(i)Low soil nitrogen levels
(ii)Soil pH adjustment
(1b)
(i)Broadcasting: Spreading fertilizers evenly over the field.
(ii)Band placement: Placing fertilizers in bands near the seeds or plants.
(iii)Foliar application: Spraying fertilizers directly on plant leaves.
(iv)Fertigation: Applying fertilizers through irrigation systems.
(1c)
(i)Potatoes
(ii)Bananas
(iii)Sugarcane
(iv)Tomatoes
(1d)
(i)Nutrient enrichment
(ii)Improved soil structure
(iii)Increased microbial activity
(iv)Sustainable resource
(v)Reduced waste
(4ai)
(i)Grinding food: The gizzard mechanically breaks down food particles.
(ii)Food digestion: It aids in the digestion process by mixing food with digestive enzymes.
(4aii)
(i)Muscular walls
(ii)Grit or stones
(4b)
(i)Leather production: Goat skin is used to make leather products like shoes and bags.
(ii)Fur and hair products: The hair can be used for making clothing or textiles.
(iii)Cultural significance: In some cultures, goat skin is used for traditional clothing or drums.
(iv)Income generation: Sale of goat skin provides income for farmers.
(v)Crafts and art: Goat skin can be used in crafts, such as making traditional instruments or decorative items.
(4c)
(i)Ticks
(ii)Lice
(iii)Mites
(4d)
(i)Defense: Horns protect the animal from predators.
(ii)Establishing dominance: Horns can be used in displays of dominance.
(iii)Foraging: Some animals use horns to dig or move objects.
[16/05, 9:45 am] Bingmat.com.ng: (2a)
Specimen E: Cutlass
(i) Clearing bushes and weeds on the farm.
(ii) Cutting small trees or branches during land preparation.
(iii) Harvesting crops like sugarcane and cassava.
Specimen F: Spade
(i) Digging soil for planting or transplanting seedlings.
(ii) Mixing manure or fertilizers with soil.
(iii) Turning and loosening the soil during land preparation.
(2b)
(2c)
(i) Clean after use to prevent rust.
(ii) Lubricate the wheel and moving parts regularly.
(iii) Store in a dry place.
(iv) Tighten loose bolts and nuts.
(v) Replace or repair damaged parts promptly.
(3a)
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=TYPE OF MOUTHPART=
Biting and chewing
=NATURE OF DAMAGE TO CROP=
Bore holes into yam tubers
=ONE EFFECT ON CROP=
Reduces market value/yield
=ONE CONTROL MEASURE=
Use of insecticides or pesticides
(3b)
J (Centrosema pubescens): Explosive mechanism (self-dispersal)
K (Spear grass): Wind dispersal
(3c)
J: The fruit bursts open when mature, scattering seeds.
K: The seeds are light and have hairy structures that allow them to be carried by wind.
(3d)
(i) Regular weeding or slashing before seed formation
(ii) Use of selective herbicides
(iii) Crop rotation or planting cover crops that suppress its growth
(3e)
(i) It has an extensive underground rhizome system, which allows it to regrow even after cutting.
(ii) It reproduces both by seeds and vegetative parts, making it spread rapidly.
(iii) Its seeds are easily dispersed by wind, leading to quick colonization of nearby areas.
(iv) It is resistant to many common herbicides, making chemical control less effective.
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