Plant Production NCV Level 3 — Document P2
February 2018 — NCV Level 3 — Plant Production
NCV Level 3
2018
NCV Agriculture
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1.1Choose a/an item/word from COLUMN B that matches a descri ption in COLUMN A. Write only the letter (A \next to the question number (1.1.1
1.1.10\the ANSWER BOOK. COLUMN A COLUMN B 1. .1 1. .2 1.
1.110 The a verage yield A t ype of agro forestry Growing only one kind of plant
1.2Give ONE word/term for each of the following descriptions. Write only the word/term next to the question number (1.2.1
1.2.10\ the ANSWER BOOK.
1.2.1These org anisms cause disease.
1.2.2It r efers to piece of a parent plant that will develop into a new plant.
1.2.3A tall cylindrical structure for storing harvested crop.
1.2.4A way of applying fertilisers by irrigation. (1011013\ NC2380 (E\ (M2\
1.2.5Artificial application of water to planted area.
1.2.6Ways in which rootstocks and scions are selected for growing new plants or new trees.
1.2.7Chemicals designed to kill weeds.
1.2.8An indicator of the acidity and alkalinity of the soil. .2.9 A form of research that is designed to detect signs of insect pests in an orchard.
1.2.10A crop production system that does not require any ploughing or disturb ance of the soil ecosystem
1.3Differentiate between the followi ng terms:
1.3.1Inter row spacing and intra row spacing
1.3.2Rootstock and scion
1.3.3Transpiration and evaporation
1.3.4Predator and prey
1.3.5Alley cropping and silvo pastoral agro forestry. (5
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2.1Farmers do not just plant crops. First, t he soil has to be prepared. Soil preparation has a major impact on the growth and yield of crops.
2.1.1Why should the soil be prepared for planting? (5\
2.1Name the TWO tillage practices used in preparing the soil. (2\
2.1.3Briefly explain each method of tillage. (2\
2.1.4Name TWO implements that are used for each tillage method
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2.2Plant density a nd weed control play a n important role n plant growth and affect the yield. Define the following terms:
2.2.1lant density
2.2.2
2.3What is the impact of high plant density n fruit tree (4\
2.4Briefly explain why weed need to be managed. (5\
2.5State FIVE factors that determine the spacing of crops. (5\
2.6Different types of fertili ers are used for crop production and play a vital role in the growth of crop plants. Differentiate between macro nd
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3.1Agro forestry is about the integration of and complementary relationship between trees, crops and pastures.
3.1.1Identify SIX advantages of agro forestry systems. (6\
3.1.2Explain the problems associated with agro forestry systems. (5\
3.2Crops and trees re produce in many ways to increase the ir number
3.2.1Name TWO ways in which crops reproduce. (2\
3.2.2Explain each of the methods of repr oduction named in
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3.2.3When deciding to plant a rootstock what qualities of the rootstock will you concentrate on? (5\
3.3Briefly state the qualities of each of the following production means that should be met before planting.
3.3.1Seeds or seedlings (2\
3.3.2Growth medium (3\ [25] (1011013\ NC2380 (E\25
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4.1Describe how the following vegetables are harvested vegetable farm.
4.1.1Tomatoes
4.1.2Cabbage
4.1.3Carrots
4.1.4
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4.3Harvested crops or grains shoul d be stored in proper storage facilities.
4.3.1Name FOUR factors that should be considered when selecting a harvesting method. (4\
4.3.2Identify FOUR post harvest activities that should be carried out before produce is sent to the market. (4\
4.3.3What factors should be taken into account when storing grains? (5\
4.3.4State the advantages and disadvantages of the fumigants used for grain storage. (5\ [30
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5.1Irrigation is a way of providing water that is n ot otherwise available to help plants grow. Name FIVE factors that determine the amount of water that is made available to crops. (5\
5.2Different types of irrigation systems are used to improve the moisture content of the plant and growth mediu m.
5.2.1What is the difference between overhead irrigation and sub irrigation (2\
5.2.2Which method of irrigation is suitable for fertigation? Give a reason for your answer. (3\ (1011013\ NC2380 (E\
5.3Most p est and disease harm crop plants in differ ent ways whereas some
5.3.1Name FOUR pathogens that cause disease in crops. (4\
5.3.2
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Total150 marks
Sections40 + 25 + 20 = 85 marks
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TitleDocument
SubjectPlant Production
LevelNCV Level 3
Document typeQuestion paper
Year2018
MonthFebruary
Pages7
Downloads3
Examination context
Decade2010s
Years ago8y
SeasonSummer (SH)
Start dayThursday
Exam periodFebruary 2018
Days since exam3,175
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