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Name: _____________________________
Year: ______________________________

SAVUSAVU SECONDARY SCHOOL

ASSESSMENT 1 - 2023
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE
YEAR 11

Question paper
Time Allowed: 1 Hour
(An extra ten minutes is allowed for reading this paper.)

SECTION A MULTIPLE CHOICE (20 marks)

1 A B C D 11 A B C D

2 A B C D 12 A B C D

3 A B C D 13 A B C D

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5 A B C D 15 A B C D

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The twenty multiple-choice questions in this section are all compulsory.

Each question is worth 1 mark. Answers to be marked on the grid provided above.
1. A farmer may address the problem of waterlogged soil on his farm by __________________.
A. installing irrigation facilities.
B. forming soil into furrows and ridges.
C. mulching the soil surface with leaves.
D. applying artificial fertilizing materials.

2. Which of the following layouts is recommended for field trials conducted in schools?
A. Split Plot Design
B. Randomized Block Design
C. Replicated Control Design
D. Demonstration Strip Design

3. In a mulching field trial, the four different types of mulching material being tested are the
A. Controls
B. Variables
C. Treatments
D. Replications

4. The raw products produced on farms usually have a limited shelf life due to
A. price fluctuation.
B. microbial spoilage.
C. changing consumer taste.
D. value adding methods used.

5. The preservation method where water is removed from food to discourage the growth of bacteria, yeast
and mould is ______________
A. sterilisation.
B. dehydration.
C. fermentation
D. pasteurisation

6. The process of protecting an endangered species of plant or animal outside of its natural habitat is
A. ex situ
B. protection.
C. Biodiversity
D. Conservation

7. A small, usually enclosed field which is used for browsing or exercising farm animals is a
A. pasture.
B. parlour.
C. paddock.
D. stock yard.

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8. Which of the following plants was introduced to Fiji for ornamental purposes?
A. Rice
B. Masiratu
B. Tagimocia
D. Water hyacinth

9. Which of the following is a mammal endemic to Fiji?

A. Fiji Tree Frog
B. Rotuma Forest Gecko
C. Peale’s Imperial Pigeon
D. Fiji Monkey Faced Fruit Bat

10.The diagram given below illustrates a species of animal which has well acclimatised to Fiji”s climatic
condition.

Which group of Fiji’s flora and fauna does the above animal belong
to?
A. local
B. exotic.
C. endemic.
D. Indigenous

11.The diagram given below illustrates a method of value adding.

The term given to the type of value adding method shown above is
A. Pickling.
B. Fortification.
C. Heat treatment.
D. Sugar preservation.

12.Value adding is suitable for local crops which are

A. expensive to preserve.
B. cheap in the offseason.
C. abundant in the main season.
D. imported throughout the year.

13. Farmers paint livestock fences to

A. hide damaged sections.
B. makes the fence line hard to see.
C. prevent the metal parts from rusting
D. prevents plants from growing on the fence.

14. The preservation method where water is removed from food to discourage the growth of bacteria,
yeast and mould is
A. sterilisation.
B. fermentation.
C. dehydration.
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D. pasteurisation.

15. The type of building in which machinery and implements will be stored is
A. shed.
B. yard.
C. house.
D. Green house.

16. Which of the following will ensure that the timber and metals used for constructing buildings will last
for longer period of time?
A. Clear
B. Paint
C. Mend
D. replace

17. A farmer would construct a chain link fence around a vegetable garden to
A. prevent trampling.
B. mark the garden boundary.
C. minimise damage from wind.
D. restrain the neighbour’s livestock.
18. The diagram below illustrates a type of farm building used for raising plants under controlled
environmental conditions.

This building is an example of a

A. green house
B. shade house
C. glass house
D. farm house

19. Which of the following is an example of a land

resource needed by a goat farmer?
A. Market outlets
B. Farmers’ aptitude
C. Husbandry tools
D. Sloping topography

20. Which of the following is an example of an institutional risk associated with farming?
A. Accidents
B. Rising interest rates
C. Unfavourable weather
D. Rules for waste disposal

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SECTION B [10 marks]

All questions in this section are all compulsory. Each question is worth 10 marks.
QUESTION 1 (10 marks)
(a) State one way in which a school could deal with the challenge of a lack of land for agriculture gardens.
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(1 mark)
(b) State one reason why the field trial has a control.
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(1 mark)
(c) State the difference between a variable and control in field experimentation.
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(2 marks)
(d) Describe one way in which the farmer can minimise the spread of zoonosis diseases.
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(2 marks)

(e) Explain one way in which the Biosecurity authority of Fiji prevents the entry of foreign Pests and Diseases in
our country.
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(2 marks)
(f) List two advantages of value adding in agriculture.
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(2 marks)

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QUESTION 2 (10 marks)

(a) Discuss one function of fences used on Fiji farms?
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(2 marks)
(b) State one reason why Fiji’s endemic flora and fauna must be maintained.
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(1 mark)
(c) The diagram on the right illustrates equipment which is used in fencing.

Name the fencing equipment and state its uses.

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(2 marks)
(d) State one way in which livestock farm fences may get damaged.
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(1 mark)
(e) Explain one reason why a sheep farmer would construct the gate in the corner of a paddock fence.
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(2 marks)
(f) Discuss one way in which the shelf life of raw commodities produced on farms is reduced.
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(2 marks)

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SECTION C (10 marks)

There are two [2] essay questions in this section. Answer any one question from the two. Each question is worth
10 marks. Each essay should contain approximately 180 - 200 words

Question 1
Field trial is an important part of agriculture which helps to solve problems.
Discuss field trial under the following headings:
• Three importance of conducting a field trial. (3 marks)
• First three steps of field experiment. (3 marks)
• Three designs that can be used for field experiment. (3 marks)

Question 2
Eradicating hunger and malnutrition are one of the great challenges of our time.
With reference to preserving agricultural products, discuss three
• reasons why raw agricultural products are wasted (3 marks)
• advantages of value adding (3 marks)
• disadvantages of value adding (3 marks)

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