CRACKiT Tuition Botswana Term 2 National Examinations

Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education

STUDENT
NAMES:

CLASS: CRACKiT CENTER:

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Ag riculture 0583/02
Pa per 2 September 2023
Form 5 2 Hours

Students to answer on this question paper.

Additional materials: 1. Lined blank papers
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RE AD T HE SE IN ST RUCT IONS FIRST FOR EXAMINER’S USE

QUE ST ION MARKS
Write your full names on this paper above.
Write in dark blue or black pen.
You may use an HB pencil for any diagrams or
graphs.

Ans wer all question in section A and answer four

from Section B.

At the end of the exam, fasten all your work

securely together.

Read and understand the questions before

attempting them.

DO NOT LE AVE ANY BLANK SPACE OR ANY

QUE ST ION UNA NSWE RE D.
The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the
end of each question or part question.

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SE CT ION A
Ans wer a ll ques tions in this s ection. [6 0 m a rks ]

1. Fig ure 1 .1 shows the water cycle.

Fig ure 1 .1

(a) (i) Name the process occurring at A. [1]

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(ii) Name two processes which occur at C. [2]

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(b) (i) Explain how day length can affect plant growth. [2]
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(ii) Name one simple agriculture technology that reduces the effects of excess rain on plants. [1]
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(c) Explain how soil fertility is maintained by shifting cultivation [1]

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2 fig 2.1 illustrates a method of pollination in maize. Use it to answer the questions.

Fig 2 .1
(a) What type of pollination is taking place?

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(b) State three features of maize that enables this type of pollination.

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(c) Explain how the processes of pollination and seed formation are related.
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(d) What is seed dispersal?

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3 (a) What is landscaping?

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(b) State two reasons why lawn is important in a landscape.

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(c) Some ornamentals plants require well drained growth media. Describe how a standard soil mix can be
prepared for them.
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(d) Name the appropriate tool for carrying out the following activities in a lawn.
(i) Spiking
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(ii) Sca rifica tion
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4. Fig 3.1 shows part of a label from a container of a pesticide (Agrikill)

(i) What type of pesticide is Agrikill?

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(ii) Which class of pests will be controlled using Agrikill?

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(iii) State two ways the safety of children can be ensured when storing this chemical.
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(iv) How much Agrikill (in grams) will be used in a 10 litre knapsack sprayer? (Show your working) [3]

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5 (a) (i) explain what is meant by game and livestock ranching. [1]
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(ii) Name one game animal that prefers the Kalahari area of Botswana. [1]
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(iii) Outline two ways Botswana benefits from game farming. [2]
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(b) A 40 hectare farm has 500 livestock units (LSU). [2]

(i) Calculate the stocking rate of the farm in LSU per hectare.
Show your working.

Stocking rate ……………………………….. LSU per hectare

(ii) If the carrying capacity of the farm is 15 LSU per hectare

State what conclusion can be made about the current stocking rate of the farm. [1]

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6 (a) What name is given to a unit of inheritance found in every cell of living things? [1]
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(b) In the table given, compare and contrast the processes of mitosis ad meiosis. [3]
The first one is already done for you.
m itos is m eios is
I Occurs in the division of normal Occurs in the division of gamete
body cells cells
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(c) (i) Name two environmental factors that can cause variation in plants [2]
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(ii) Explain how one of these environmental factors can cause variation in plants [2]
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7 (i) Use the information in table 7.1 to describe the laws of supply and demand.
Table 7.1

Price Qua lity s upplied Qua lity dem a nded

10 3 40
30 7 27
50 25 15

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(b) The following information was extracted from records of a recreational farm. [4]
 Bought 2 scarifiers at p200 each
 Bought 1 hollow tie rake at p150
 Paid insurance of p1670
 Paid two casual laborers for 4 days at p150 per day per person
 The farm was hired for two weekends at p2000 per weekend
 Sold grass sods of 35m² at p25 per m²

Assuming that these are the only costs incurred by the farm, prepare a profit or loss account for the farm.

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8 (a) Compare the induction and the power strokes in a four stroke petrol engine and a diesel engine, by
completing the tale. [4]
Stroke dies el eng ine petrol eng ine
Induction

Power

(b) An electrical system is very important in the operation of a petrol engine.

(i) Which part is the main source of electrical power in the system? [1]
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(ii) Name two uses of power from the electrical system. [2]
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(iii) Suggest three routine checks to ensure proper functioning of the electrical system. [3]
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Section B
Answer only four questions in this section. [4 0 Ma rks ]
9 (a) Describe pollination in a bean plant. [5]
(b) Explain how fertilization occurs in plants. [5]

10 (a) Describe the mechanical methods of controlling weeds. [6]

(b) Explain two negative and two positive effects of weeds on crops. [4]

11 (a) Describe digestion in the stomach of a non-ruminant [6]

(b) Explain how digested food is absorbed in ruminant [4]

12 (a) Describe the life cycle of a named external parasite of a grazing stock [5]
(b) State and explain five observations which indicate a farm animal is healthy [5]

13 (a) briefly explain the meaning of the following:

(a) Determinants of demand [5]
(b) Elasticity of supply [5]

14 (a) Describe a method of treating farm water for a named purpose [4]
(b) Explain how a waterlogged soil leads to poor growth of crops [6]

15 (a) Describe the construction of a suitable house for broilers, layers and rabbits or dairy animals or pigs
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(b) Explain a method of treating a wooden fence post [4]

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