Grade 8 Agriculture and Nutrition Quiz

Which of the following best explains why strip cropping reduces soil erosion?

• It adds more nutrients to the soil.

• It allows water to drain quickly.

• It reduces the speed of surface runoff.

• It increases sunlight exposure.

Which method is not a soil conservation practice?

• Grassed waterways

• Stone lines

• Trash bunds

• Flood irrigation

What makes water pans a preferred method of water harvesting in schools?

• Easy to construct using glass

• Store underground water permanently

• Require less land and store surface runoff

• Only usable during rainy seasons

The major advantage of using kitchen gardens in urban areas is:

• Promoting commercial farming

• Reducing land ownership costs

• Producing fresh and accessible food

• Avoiding household waste

Which of the following materials is LEAST suitable for constructing a poultry fold?

• Chicken wire

• Recycled wood

• Glass sheets

• Old plastic sheets

Why is ash preferred in natural pest control?

• It increases plant growth rate

• It suffocates soft-bodied pests

• It is cheaper than manure

• It prevents plant diseases

Which of these practices ensures humane poultry slaughter?

• Slaughtering using blunt knives

• Cutting multiple birds at once

• Using proper beheading and quick death

• Plucking feathers before killing

What is the main reason for gutting fish before cooking?

• To soften the skin

• To allow oil penetration

• To prevent contamination

• To improve color of meat

Boiling meat for preservation helps by:

• Enhancing its salt absorption

• Preventing bacterial growth

• Adding more flavour

• Improving fat content

Which method is ideal for preserving meat in humid areas without electricity?

• Boiling

• Smoking

• Refrigeration

• Marinating