CSEC Agricultural Science · 2014 (second paper) · Paper 2

31 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 marksDistinguish between 'Good Agricultural Practices' (GAP) and 'Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point' (HACCP).
2. 1(b)2 marksChoose the correct words from the words in brackets to complete the sentence explaining what the CARICOM Single Market and Economy enables the free movement of across member states in the Caribbean.
3. 2(a)2 marksIdentify TWO advantages of keeping farm records.
4. 2(b)2 marksAdvise Farmer Jane on TWO bits of information lacking in this record.
5. 3(a)(i)1 markWhat type of fertilizer does this represent?
6. 3(a)(ii)1 markCalculate the nitrogen to phosphorus ratio in this fertilizer.
7. 3(b)2 marksSuggest ONE way by which Mr John can reduce the composting period and give a reason for your answer.
8. 4(a)2 marksIdentify TWO secondary tillage implements that he could use in preparing this seedbed.
9. 4(b)2 marksSuggest TWO advantages of using genetically modified plants.
10. 5(a)(i)1 markState ONE function of the gizzard during digestion in poultry.
11. 5(a)(ii)1 markName ONE material that can be added to a poultry diet to aid the function of the gizzard.
12. 5(b)2 marksExplain to the student TWO benefits of this habit to the rabbits.
13. 6(a)2 marksWhat is meant by the term 'balanced ration'?
14. 6(b)(i)1 markWhich of the two feeds is BETTER suited for broiler birds at 4-6 weeks of age?
15. 6(b)(ii)1 markExplain why fibre is an important component in BOTH feeds.
16. 7(a)(i)2 marksExplain what is meant by 'organic farming'.
17. 7(a)(ii)1 markState ONE way in which organic farming is likely to INCREASE farm income.
18. 7(a)(iii)2 marksAdvise Farmer Mungal of TWO reasons why he may NOT obtain organic certification for his lettuce farm.
19. 7(b)(i)1 markIdentify the type of budget that Ms Zoe needs to assist her in making the decision to expand her farm.
20. 7(b)(ii)a)2 marksBased on the information given, give TWO reasons why Ms Zoe should expand her production to two hectares.
21. 7(b)(ii)b)2 marksAssuming that the price received for her produce will not change, advise Ms Zoe of TWO ways by which she could improve the profitability of her farm.
22. 7(c)2 marksCalculate the value of the tractor after five years. Show all your working.
23. 8(a)(i)2 marksExplain the difference between harvest and postharvest operations.
24. 8(a)(ii)4 marksIdentify TWO harvest or TWO postharvest practices which contributed to the poor quality cabbages and suggest appropriate measures to overcome them.
25. 8(b)6 marksExplain THREE environmentally friendly soil-management practices which could be used to correct this problem.
26. 9(a)3 marksState TWO advantages and ONE disadvantage of this method of grazing.
27. 9(b)(i)1 markIdentify the piece of equipment shown in Figure 1.
28. 9(b)(ii)2 marksExplain how this piece of equipment is used to separate fertile eggs from infertile eggs.
29. 9(c)(i)3 marksSuggest THREE reasons why the bees have swarmed.
30. 9(c)(ii)2 marksExplain ONE management practice that the beekeeper could adopt to prevent swarming.
31. 9(c)(iii)1 markSuggest ONE advantage of swarming to the beekeeper.