CAPE Agricultural Science Unit 1 · 2015 · Paper 2

22 questions and parts from this paper. Open one to see it in full, then practise it on Quelpr and get it marked against the mark scheme.

1. 1(a)2 marksDefine the term 'hormone'.
2. 1(b)(i)1 markName the naturally produced hormone in cows that regulates milk production.
3. 1(b)(ii)1 markIdentify the endocrine gland in cows responsible for producing this hormone.
4. 1(b)(iii)1 markState the name of the synthetic or artificial hormone used to boost milk yield.
5. 1(b)(iv)2 marksExplain how this artificial hormone functions to stimulate increased milk production.
6. 1(c)(i)2 marksState two major dietary differences between ruminants and non-ruminants.
7. 1(c)(ii)3 marksExplain the digestive process of consumed food in ruminant animals.
8. 1(c)(iii)1 markIdentify the major source of dietary energy for ruminant livestock.
9. 1(d)2 marksName an example of a non-ruminant animal that consumes a diet similar to ruminants, and explain how it is physiologically capable of digesting this food.
10. 2(a)2 marksIdentify an appropriate propagation technique to produce true-to-type plants for Mango, Citrus, Croton, and Ornamental sweet potato.
11. 2(b)7 marksCompare the propagation techniques identified for mango and croton in part (a).
12. 2(c)6 marksExplain three benefits of incorporating plants into a landscape.
13. 3(a)(i)4 marksGive four reasons why the group should carry out consumer research.
14. 3(a)(ii)4 marksExplain two key considerations or issues the group must address when designing the packaging for their flour product.
15. 3(b)(i)3 marksExplain why the group requires a comprehensive marketing plan.
16. 3(b)(ii)4 marksState the FOUR Ps of marketing.
17. 4(a)5 marksOutline how each of the five units contributes inputs to or interacts with the other units in the system.
18. 4(b)10 marksDiscuss two major benefits of integrated farming systems (IFS).
19. 5(a)3 marksExplain what is meant by the concept of 'sustainable landscaping'.
20. 5(b)6 marksDescribe six specific design features that should be incorporated into any sustainable landscaping development.
21. 5(c)6 marksSuggest six social benefits that a family can derive from a sustainable landscaping project.
22. 615 marksDiscuss how the Global Positioning System (GPS) enhances agricultural production efficiency. In your essay, describe how GPS technology is implemented in agriculture and discuss four specific applications that improve…