GRADE 8 HARMONIZED AGRICULTURE MARKING SCHEME JNRSE20240115027

GRADE 8 HARMONIZED AGRICULTURE QUESTIONS

1. Describe two safe farming practices that prevent soil pollution. (2 mks)
2. Name three minimum tillage practices for water conservation carried out in farming. (3 mks)
3. Explain three minimum tillage practices for water conservation in farming. (3 mks)
4. List three importance of agroforestry trees in conserving the environment? (3 mks)
5. Give two characteristics of agroforestry trees. (2 mks)
6. Give two factors to consider when choosing agroforestry trees. (2 mks)
7. Give three types of planting materials used for establishing agroforestry. (3 mks)
8. Name two practices carried out when caring for established agroforestry trees. (2 mks)
9. Give three types of sites that can be used for planting crops. (3 mks)
10. Give two categories of planting materials. (2 mks)
11. Name two types of vegetative planting materials. (2 mks)
12. Name two examples of common weeds. (2 mks)
13. Give three physical methods of controlling weeds. (3 mks)
14. Name three tuber crops that require earthing up. (3 mks)
15. Name two crops that require hardening. (3 mks)
16. Identify the following weed. (1 mk)
17. What is the management practice that reduces overcrowding in a growing crop? (1 mk)
18. What is the importance of thinning? (1 mk)
19. Identify two materials required for processing honey using the crushing and straining method. (2 mk)
20. How many eggs are packed in a tray? (1 mk)
21. Why is it important to add value to animal products? (2 mks)
22. Identify the following agricultural technologies. (2 mks)
23. State two factors that help to increase food security in the country. (2 mks)
24. State two Importance of off season cropping techniques for food security. (2 mks)
25. Name Mixing tools. (3 mks)
26. Name two qualities of the Materials used in the Construction of the Framed Suspended Gardens. (2 mks)
27. State three ways nutrients are lost when handling food. (3 mks)
28. Name Lifting tools. (3 mks)
29. Outline three ways for nutrients conservation when cooking food. (3 mks)
30. Name Separating tools. (3 mks)
31. Name three classes of kitchen equipments. (3 mks)
32. Name Measuring and weighing tools. (3 mks)
33. State two factors to consider when choosing small kitchen tools and equipment. (3 mks)
34. Name Shaping and molding tools. (3 mks)
35. Identify Care practices for small kitchen tools and equipment used at home. (3 mks)
36. State three factors determining the choice of a cooking method. (3 mks)
37. State three methods of Cooking different types of foods. (3 mks)
38. Name three equipment used for grilling food. (3 mks)
39. Name the following cooking tools. (3 mks)
40. Name the following Parts of A sewing machine. (4 mks)