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CSEC Agricultural Science · 2014 (second paper) · Paper 2 · Question 9(b)(ii)

The farmer is also rearing layer birds for table eggs. He uses the piece of equipment shown in Figure 1.

Explain how this piece of equipment is used to separate fertile eggs from infertile eggs.

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  1. 9(a)State TWO advantages and ONE disadvantage of this method of grazing.[3 marks]
  2. 9(b)(i)Identify the piece of equipment shown in Figure 1.[1 mark]
  3. 9(c)(i)Suggest THREE reasons why the bees have swarmed.[3 marks]
  4. 9(c)(ii)Explain ONE management practice that the beekeeper could adopt to prevent swarming.[2 marks]
  5. 9(c)(iii)Suggest ONE advantage of swarming to the beekeeper.[1 mark]

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