(a) (i) Name the disease associated with the observed symptoms.
(ii) List three ways of controlling the disease named in 2(a)(i).
(b) (i) State three pests of cocoa.
(ii) State three ways of controlling the pests mentioned in 2(b)(i).
(c)Enumerate five factors to be considered in siting a crop farm;
(d) Mention three ways of maintaining survey equipment.
(ii) List three ways of controlling the disease named in 2(a)(i).
(b) (i) State three pests of cocoa.
(ii) State three ways of controlling the pests mentioned in 2(b)(i).
(c)Enumerate five factors to be considered in siting a crop farm;
(d) Mention three ways of maintaining survey equipment.
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Correct Answer: Option
Explanation:
(a)(i) Name of the disease
Black pod disease of cocoa
(ii) Ways of controlling the disease
Remove and destroy infected pods.
Weed regularly.
Prune lower branches and canopy.
Apply fungicide
b(i) Pests of cocoa
Cocoa capsids/mirids
Mealy bugs
Termites
Shield bug
Leaf worms
Spider mites
Monkey
(ii) Ways of controlling cocoa pests
Spray with appropriate insecticides
Regular weeding
Early harvesting
Use of resistant crop varieties
Shooting with gun where possible
Use of traps
(c) Factors to be considered in siting a crop farms
Soil fertility/soil type
Topography of the land
Accessibility
Proximity to source of water
Proximity to market
Orientation of the farmland
Availability/cost of labour
(d) Ways of maintaining survey equipment
Clean or wash and dry properly after use before storage
Grease or oil the metal parts
Paint the metal parts when necessary
Make sure graduated measurements are not cleaned off
Keep prismatic compass away from magnetic field
Store in a cool dry place
Use the equipment for appropriate operation
(a)(i) Name of the disease
Black pod disease of cocoa
(ii) Ways of controlling the disease
Remove and destroy infected pods.
Weed regularly.
Prune lower branches and canopy.
Apply fungicide
b(i) Pests of cocoa
Cocoa capsids/mirids
Mealy bugs
Termites
Shield bug
Leaf worms
Spider mites
Monkey
(ii) Ways of controlling cocoa pests
Spray with appropriate insecticides
Regular weeding
Early harvesting
Use of resistant crop varieties
Shooting with gun where possible
Use of traps
(c) Factors to be considered in siting a crop farms
Soil fertility/soil type
Topography of the land
Accessibility
Proximity to source of water
Proximity to market
Orientation of the farmland
Availability/cost of labour
(d) Ways of maintaining survey equipment
Clean or wash and dry properly after use before storage
Grease or oil the metal parts
Paint the metal parts when necessary
Make sure graduated measurements are not cleaned off
Keep prismatic compass away from magnetic field
Store in a cool dry place
Use the equipment for appropriate operation