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Agricultural Science (5037/1/2/3) - Preamble

The Agricultural Science (5037) examination is part of the Senior Secondary - School Certificate
Examination taken at the end of Grade 12. The School Certificate Examination is designed based on the
three-year course, covering Grades 10, 11 and 12. The Ministry of General Education revised the senior
secondary school curriculum (CDC 2013) and its implementation begun in 2014. For the purposes of the
examination the Agriculture Science teaching syllabus was analyzed and an examinations syllabus was
developed with accompanying specimen papers.

The purpose of assessing Agricultural Science at Grade 12 will be to evaluate candidates' knowledge skills
and values across the Agricultural Science syllabus as well as certification of candidates. Furthermore, the
purpose will be to give feedback to educators on the effectiveness of instructions, prepare learners for
tertiary and vocational training, and determine the extent to which school graduates are ready for the job
market and for survival. The examination will also be used for certification, progression to tertiary education
and job placement.

Assessment Objectives
Candidates will be assessed against four assessment objectives;

A01 Knowledge with Understanding

A02 Problems Solving

A03 Practical Activities

Design
The examination will comprise three papers: Paper 1 (5037/1), Paper 2 (5037/2) and Paper 3 (5037/3).

Paper Name and Code Paper and Duration Marks Number of Overall Weight of
Questions Paper

Agricultural Science (2 hours) 100 Section A 5 63%

paper 1
Section B 5
(Theory)
Agricultural Science (2 hours) 20 12%
paper 2
(school-based project)

Agricultural Science (1 hour 30 40 4 25%

paper 3 minutes)
(practical)

Total 100%
Agricultural Science (5037/1/2/3) - Preamble

The Agricultural Science (5037) examination is part of the Senior Secondary - School Certificate
Examination taken at the end of Grade 12. The School Certificate Examination is designed based on the
three-year course, covering Grades 10, 11 and 12. The Ministry of General Education revised the senior
secondary school curriculum (CDC 2013) and its implementation begun in 2014. For the purposes of the
examination the Agriculture Science teaching syllabus was analyzed and an examinations syllabus was
developed with accompanying specimen papers.

The purpose of assessing Agricultural Science at Grade 12 will be to evaluate candidates' knowledge skills
and values across the Agricultural Science syllabus as well as certification of candidates. Furthermore, the
purpose will be to give feedback to educators on the effectiveness of instructions, prepare learners for
tertiary and vocational training, and determine the extent to which school graduates are ready for the job
market and for survival. The examination will also be used for certification, progression to tertiary education
and job placement.

Assessment Objectives
Candidates will be assessed against four assessment objectives;

A01 Knowledge with Understanding

A02 Problems Solving

A03 Practical Activities

Design
The examination will comprise three papers: Paper 1 (5037/1), Paper 2 (5037/2) and Paper 3 (5037/3).

Paper Name and Code Paper and Duration Marks Number of Overall Weight of
Questions Paper

Agricultural Science (2 hours) 100 Section A 5 63%

paper 1
Section B 5
(Theory)
Agricultural Science (2 hours) 20 12%
paper 2
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(school-based project)

Agricultural Science (1 hour 30 40 4 25%

paper 3 minutes)
(practical)

Total 100%
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Section A

Answer all questions in this section

1 Figure 1shows the root system of a ground nut crop and the root system of a
maize crop.

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(a) Identify the type of root system in:

Figure 1 A

Figure 1 B [2]

(b) Name the structures labelled X, Y and Z.

x
Y

Z [3]
(e) State the importance of the structure labelled X in soil fertility.

[3]

[8 marks]

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2 Figure 2 shows types of moisture movements.

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(a) Identify the movements of moisture at A, B, C and D.
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(b) Name the types of soil moisture at C and D.

D [2]

(e) State two uses of soil moisture in crop production.

(i)

(ii)

............................................................................................. [2]
[8 marks]

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3 Figure3 shows a farm structure for water supply.

Figure 3
(a) Identify:

(i) the farm structure labelled A.

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(ii) part B of the farm structure.

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(b) State a local material used to construct the farm structure.

............................................................................................. [1]

(e) Name any two other farm structures for water supply.

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(d) (i) What is water pollution?

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[1]

(ii) Describe two ways in which water supplies on the farm may be
polluted.

1 ......................................................................................

2 ...................................................................................... [2]

[8 marks]

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4 Graph 1 shows average growth of crop A and crop B. Organic fertilizer was
applied to crop A while inorganic fertilizer was applied to crop B.

Graph 1

(a) What was the average height of crop A and B on the 20th day of growth?

B [2]

(b) Explain why crop A had a slower growth rate than crop B between
10 Claysand 40 days.

[2]

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(c) Explain why crops B started growing slowly after 60 days .

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(ii) ................ "' . [2]

[8 marks]

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5 Figure4 shows part of the diesel engine.

Figure 4

(a) On the diagram, label parts A and B. [2]

(b) (i) Identify the stroke shown in the diagram.

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(ii) Give two reasons for your nswer in (b) (i) above.
1 ........................... ., .

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What would you expect to happen when the following parts are not
fUnctional in a petrol engine?

(i) Radiator .

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(ii) Carburettor .

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(iii) Spark plug .

.............................................................................................[1]
[8 marks]

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Section B

Answer any three questions from this section.

6 (a) Explain the difference between conventional and conservation farming

methods. [10]

(b) Outline the importance of intercropping. [5]

(e) State the role of micro-organisms in soil fertility. [5]

[Total: 20]

7 (a) Describe a suitable site for growing trees. [5]

(b) Suggest ways of ensuring continued supply of poles and handles from
trees. [6]

(e) Outline how trees reduce soil erosion. [9]

[Total: 20]

8 (a) State the economic importance of cattle. [11]

(b) Outline the advantages of a mixture of grasses and legumes on a pasture.

[9]

[Total: 20]

9 (a) With the aid of a diagram, describe the induction stroke of a

petrol engine. [12]

(b) State the differences between petrol and diesel engines. [8]

[Total: 20]

10 Suggest ways of increasing sales of agricultural products in the local

area. [10]
(b) Distinguish between gross-margin of an enterprise and depreciation of farm
machinery. [7]
(e) State three methods used to calculate depreciation of farm machinery. [3]

[Total: 20]

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EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL OF ZAMBIA

Examination for School Certificate Ordinary Level

Agricultural Science 5037/3

Paper 3 Practical Test

Candidates answer on the question paper

Additional materials
As listed in instructions to supervisors.

Time 1 hour 30 minutes

Instructions to Candidates ') c r (

Write your name, centre number and candidate number in the spaces at the top

of this page.
There are four (4) questions in this paper. Answer all questions.
You should show the essential steps in any calculation. Record all experimental results
and observations in the spaces provided on the question paper.

Use sharp pencils for your drawings. Coloured pencils or crayons should not be used.

Information for Candidates

The number of marks is shown in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part

question. FOR EXAMINER'S USE

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Cell phones are not allowed in the examination room.
2

TOTAL

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Answer all questions

Question 1
(a) You are provided with ASI in a Petri dish.
ASI is a stock feed.
Carry out the test for starch and proteins to determine its nutritional value. Use

half a spatula for each of the required tests.

Write your methods, observations and conclusions in the table below.

Test Method Observation Conclusion

Starch

Protein

[8]
(b) State e functions of the nutrient present in ASI to livestock .

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[Total: 10 marks]

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Question 2

You are provided with AS2.

(a) (i) Draw a large labelled diagram of AS2 in the tray below to show its position
during storage.

Tray

[3]

(ii) Why should a farmer ensure that AS2 is placed in that position during
storage?

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(b) Examine AS2 and give three visible qualities a farmer should consider in
order to select it for incubation .

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(e) Give one reason why AS2 is turned during incubation .

.................................................................................................................

................................................................................................................. [1]
[Total: 10 marks]

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Question 3

AS3 is a structure used in Agriculture.

(a) What is the identity of AS3?

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(b) (i) What is the main product made in the structure AS3?

....................................................................................................... [1]

(ii) State two uses of the product you have mentioned in b(i) above .

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(e) (i) What is the by-product made during the production of the main
product?

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(ii) State three ways in which the by-product is used in industry .

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(d) (i) Name the organism which produces the products named in (blei)
and (e) (i) above.

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. (ii) What is the other importance of the organism in agriculture?

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[Total: 10 marks]

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Question 4

You are provided with specimens AS4 and ASS which are equipment used on livestock.
(a) (i) Identify the specimens AS4 and ASS.

AS4 [1]

ASS [1]
(ii) ·What operations are AS4 and ASS used for on a farm?

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[1]

ASS ............................................................................................... [1]

(iii) Give one reason in each case why the operation you mentioned
in (a) (ii) above should be carried out on livestock.

AS4 [1]

ASS [1]
(b) State two other methods which could be used for the same purpose in place of
AS4 and ASS.

AS4 (i) [1]

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(ii).................................................................................................. [1]

ASS (i) [1]

(ii) [1]
[Total: 10 marks]

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Supervisor's Instructions
Each candidate should be provided with specimens, reagents and apparatus as detailed
below for each question.
Specimens should be labelled by code letters and numbers only.
Question 1:
(a) Each candidate should be provided with Sg of AS1 in a petri dish. AS1 is
groundnut powder.

(b) Apparatus per candidate

four test tubes
two droppers
a spatula
a test tube rack

( c) Reagents
Reagents should be in suitable reagent bottles.
Iodine solution
Biuret reagent
Distilled water

Question 2
Each Candidate should be provided with AS2. AS2 is an egg placed in a petri dish.

Question 3

Each Candidate should have access to AS3. AS3 is a beehive. The beehive should be
made using any suitable local materials as illustrated below:

NOTE: Only one end of the beehive should have flight holes.
Question 4
Each Candidate should have access to AS4 and ASS. AS4 is a Burdizzo. ASS is a
dehorning iron.

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1 fasten the Answer Booklet securely to the questio paper.
2 enter the numbers of the Section B questions u have
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The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at : e

Section B /
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Section A

Answer all questions in this section

1 Figure 1 shows methods of irrigation.

,_- _A •••
-

Figure 1A Figure 18

(a) Identify the irrigation method represented by Figure 1A and Figure AB.

1A ................................................................................................
1B ................................................................................................ [2]

(b) Name two agro-ecological zones where a farmer is likely to use irrigation
water in the rainy season in Zambia.

1 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 11 •••

2 ................................................................................................ [2]

(c) 2 e Part C on the diagram.

•
.......................................................................................................... [1]

(d) - e three factors on which crop water supply depends.

1 ...... " , , .
2 •••••••••••••••••••••••• , •••••••••••• 11 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

3 ••••••••••••••• 11 ••• ' ••••••••• , ••••••••••••••••• ···,··, ••••••• 111 •••••••••••••• •••••••••••••••••

................................................................................................ [3]

[Total: 8]
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Figure 2:

a) Identify the tool used to mix concrete .

.......................................................................................................... [1]

(b) Name the materials which are mixed to make concrete.

(i)

(ii) •• 1 •••••••••• 1 ••••••••••••••••• I. 1 ••••••••••••• I ••••• I. I 1 •••••••• , •••• I •••• I.' ••••••••.....•..••

(iii)

(iv) ................................................................................................ [4]

(c) State the use of concrete on the farm.

(i)

(ii)

................................................................................................ [2]

(d) How is the finished concrete cured?

.......................................................................................................... [1]
[Total: 8]
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Figure 2:

(a) Identify the tool used to mix concrete .

.................................................................................................. ~ (1]
(b) Name the materials which are mixed to make concrete.

(i) , , , .

(ii) ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• I

(iii) ••••• , •••••••• , •••••••••••• , 1 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• , •••••••••••••••••••••••••••• I •

(iv) ................................................................................................ [4]

(e) State the use of concrete on the farm.

(i) ,··.· •• ••• •••••••••••••••• , •••••••••••• ,11 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• •

••••• •••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 11 •••••••••••• , ••••• , ••••••••••••• , ••••••••••••••••••••••••••• ,

(ii) ...................................................... ,., , .

................................................................................................ (2]

(d) How is the finished concrete cured?

•••• ,., •••••••••••••••••• , ••••••••••••••••••• , •••••••••••••••••••••• 11 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

.......................................................................................................... [1]
[Total: 8]
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3 Figure 3 shows an activity carried out when rearing poultry.

-----A

Figure 3

Ca) Identifv me a....',' being carried out in Figure 3 .

.............................................................................................. , .
.......................................................................................................... [1]

(b) Name:

(i) Part A .

(ii) Part B , [2]

(e) On Figure 3 label part C. [1]

(d) arne two substances usea - Me e part B.

(i) ................................................................................................
(ii) ................................................................................................ [2]

(e) G;.e :s hy the activity represented in Figure 3 is carried out.

(i" .................................................................................................
(ii) ..• [2]
[Total: 8]
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4 Figure 4 sows an examples of agro forestry practice on a farm.

Figure 4

(a) Identify the agro-forestry practice in Figure 4 .

.......................................................................................................... [1]

(b) Give two advantages of the agro-forestry practice in Figure 4.

1 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• , •••••••• •••• ••••••••••••••• , •••••••••••••••• 11 ••••

•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 11 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

2 [2]

(e) (i) What is agro forestry?

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.................. , .

................................................................................................ [2]

(ii) Give three reasons why a farmer may o-ectise Agro-Forestry.

1 •••••••••••• ••••••••••••••••••••••••• 11.' ••••••••••••••••••••.••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

, , , , .

2 ........................................................... , .

3 ................................................................................................

.................................................... [3]

[Total: 8]
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5 Exo a'" • y farmers are enco raged to do the following when working with
rna" ery:

(a) Handle macnine . correctly all times.

(i)

en
.................................. , [2]
(b) . ::;':...ec . g loose clothing .

.......................................................................................................... [1]
(e) 5 o-e ~t.e 2~C chemicals' 2 cool place .

.......................................................................................................... [1]

(d) Use a low '''-<age point when towing .

.......................................................................................................... [1]

(e) Cover all farm machinery.

(i)

(ii)

•••••••••••••••••••••••••••• , ••••• " •••••••••••••••••••••••••• 1 •••••••••••••••••••••••••• 111 •••• [3]

[Total: 8]
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Section B

Answer any three questions from this section.

6 ~ nuous grazing. [5]

(b) Give the disadvantages of continuous grazing. [6]

(e) State the meaning of carrying capacity. (6)

(d) How is silage fed to cattle? [3]

[Total: 20]

7 (a) State the soil and weather conditions necessary for growing
groundnuts. [6]

(b) Describe soil preparation, sowing and fertilizer application for

groundnuts. [12]

(e) What advise would you give to a farmer who would like to store groundnuts
for sowing next planting season? [2]
[Total: 20]

8 (a) What is an apiary? [2]

(b) State the factors that a farmer needs to consider when selecting a site
for an apiary. [10]

(e) Explain the process of taming bees. [8]

[Total: 20]

9 (a) Explain how each of the following break down organic matter in the soil.

(i) Bacteria,

(ii) Saprophytic fungus [9]

(b) Why are legumes important in a crop rotation? [6]

(e) (i) How are viruses different from bacteria and fungi? [3]

(ii) How do piercing and sucking insects transmit virus diseases? [2]
[Total: 20]

10 (a) Distinguish clearly between:

(i) Variable costs and fixed costs. [8]

(ii) Demand and supply. [11]

(b) What is marketing? [1]

[Total: 20]
 EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL OF ZAMBIA *'
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Joint Examination for the School Certificate

and General~c,rtificate of Education OrdinarY lever
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Thursday 23 OCTOBER 2014

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Write your name, centre number and candidate number in the spaces at the top of this page and on
the Answer Booklet.
There are Ten questions in this paper.

Section A

Answer all questions.

Write your answers in the spaces provided on the question paper.

Section 8

Answer any three questions.

Write your answers in the Answer Booklet provided.
At the end of the examination:
1. fasten the Answer Booklet securely to the question paper.
2. enter the numbers of the Section 8 questions you have FOR EXAMINER'S USE I
I
answered in the grid for Examiner's use. Section A

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Section B .>:
• ~
The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the
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Cell phones are not allowed in the examination room,
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Section A

!- .·.er all c.esuons in this section.

1 Figure lA and lB sr a -::- 2_ carried out on young bulls.

l~-C ------------

Scrotal sac

Figure lA FigurelB

(a) Ide . e task represented by figure lA and figure lB .

......................................................................................................................... [1]

(b) Na e the method used to carry out the task in:

(i) Figure lA [1]

(ii) Figure lB [1]

(e) Onfigure lB, label part c [1]

(d) Name the instrument used to

(i) place part C in position in figure lB .

..................................................................................................................... [1]

(ii) carryout the task in figure lA.

................................................................................................................... [1]
ee) Give two reasons for carrying out the task represented by figure lA
and figure lB.

(i) .

(ii) .

.................................................................................................................... [2]

[TotalS]
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For
Examiner's
Use

(~

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()

B c
Figure 2

(a) Identify the soil structures A, Band C.

A .

B .

C [3]

(b) State two ways in which soil structure can be damaged.

(i) .

(ii) .

.................................................................................................................... [2]

(e) Outline three ways in which a farmer can use a cropping policy to
improve soil structure.

(i) .

••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 1111 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 111 ••••••••

(ii) .

(iii) .

.................................................................................................................... [3]
[Total8t
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Page 4 of8 Use

3 Figure 3 shows a farming implement.

Figure 3

(a) Name the farming implement in figure 3.

......................................................................................................................... [1]
(b) State the maintenance practices for the farming implement named in (a) above.

(i) .

••••••• 111 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 11 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 11 •• 111 ••••••••••••••••••

(ii) .

.................................................................................................................... [2]
(e) Give five reasons for using the farm implement in figure 3.

(i) .

............................ 111 1111 11.11 ························1 ····

(ii) .

••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 11 •••••••••• 111 •••••• 11 •• 111 ••••••••••• 11 •••••••••••••••• 11 ••••••••••••

(iii) .

•••••••••••• 11 ••••••••••••••••••• 11 •••• 111 ••• 11 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 1 ••••••••••••• 1 •••• 1 ••••••••••••••

(iv) ····· ·..· ··..·· .

•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 11 ••• 111 •••••••••••••••••••• 11 •••••••••••••• 11 •••••• 1111 ••••••••••••• 0 ••• '

(v) .

.................................................................................................................... [5]
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re 4 s 0' rs a e od of sowing seeds. Use

Figure 4

(a) Identify the sowing method represented in figure 4.

............................................................................................................................ [1]

(b) Give two advantages of using the sowing method in figure 4.

(i) ••••••••••••••••••• , •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 111 ••••••••••••••

•••••••••••••••••••••• 111 ••••••••••••••••••••• 11.1111111 ••••••••••••••••••• 111 •• 11 •••••• 11 •• 111 ••••••••••••

(ii) •••••••• 111 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 11 ••••••••••••••••••• 111 ••••••••••• 11 ••••••••••••••••••••••••• •

........................................................................................................... [2]

(c) (i) What is inter-cropping?

•••••• 11 •••••••••••••••••• •••••••••••••••••••••••••••• •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 1.1 •••••

.................................................................................................................... [2]

(ii) Give three reasons why a farmer may practise inter-cropping.

1. ...........................................................................................................

...........................................................................................................

2. . .

...........................................................................................................

3. . .

........................................................................................................... [3]
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5 Figure 5 shows a relationship between the supply and price.

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600 abo 1000 1200 1400 1~00 1800 2000
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\ Number of orariqes supplled 1

L._---'-_---'-- .1. 1. .1. , ..,' ..( " ,"', .1., , ,"", 1 ,'"., ,., ,,1. ,',.,', ,',., .. L .1, , , , .

FigureS

(a) What is the supply of oranges when the price is:

(i) 70N per orange? [1]

(ii) K1.S0N per orange? [1]

(b) At what price will 1,900 oranges be supplied by farmers?

.........................................................................................................................................[1]
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Use
(e) (i) What happens to the supply when the price of oranges falls from K1.00 to 70N.

.................................................................................................................. [1]

(ii) Give two reasons for your answer in (e) (i) above.
1. . .

••••••••••••••• 11 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 11 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 11 •••••••• ••••••••••••••• .,.

2 .

......................................................................................................... [2]

(d) (i) What happens to supply when the price of oranges rises from K1.10 to K1.50?

................................................................................................................., [1] 1
(ii) Give one reason for your answer in (d) (i) above .
111

•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 11 ••••••••••• ••• •••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 11 •• 1111 •••• •••••••••••••••••

............................................................................................................. ..... [1]

[TotalS]

10
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SECTION B

Answer any three questions from this section.

6 (a) Distinguish clearly between small scale farming and commercial farming. [12]

(b) Discuss the effects of small scale farming and commercial farming on the
environment. [8]

[Total 20]

7 Outline the importance of trees on the following:

[6]
(a) soil conservation;
[8]
(b) soil fertility;
[3]
(e) rainfall and,
[3]
(d) environmental temperature;
[Total 20]
[15]
VB (a) Discuss the economic importance of cattle.
[5]
(b) Explain the energy release and utilization in the body of an animal.
[Total 20]

(a) Outline how you would prepare the soil for sowing groundnuts. [7]
\9
(b) Describe the production of groundnuts under the following:
(i) sowing
[7]
[2]
(ii) preventing rosette disease and,
[4]
(iii) harvesting
[Total 20]
[4]
10 (a) List the types of structures for cattle on the farm.

(b) State the materials used to construct buildings on the farm. [7]
[9]
(e) Explain the importance of maintaining farm structures on the farm.
[Total 20]
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EXAMINATIONS COU~CI('; OF ZAMBIA

*' '»;, ~
•• "# '*'
Joint Examination for the SchooJ Certificate
and General Certificat~ of Education Ordinary Level

AGRICULTURAL' SCIEtI-~
PAPER 1 THEORY •

Friday 25 OCTOBER 2013

Adqltlonal materiais:
I' Answer Booklet t
~ ..•
,u.-

TIME: 2 hours

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

Write your name, centre number and candidate number in the spaces at the top of this page
and on the Answer Booklet.
There are Ten questions in this paper.

Section A

Answer all questions.

Write your answers in the spaces provided on the question paper.
Section B

Answer any three questions.

Write your answers in the Answer Booklet provided.
At the end of the examination:
1. fasten the Answer Booklet securely to the question paper.
2. enter the numbers of the Section B questions you have FOR EXAMINER'S USE
answered in the grid for Examiner's use. Section A

INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES Section B .>:

---
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The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the
end of each question or part question.
- You are advised to spend no longer than 40 minutes on Section A.

-
iiiiiiiii
Total I
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Cell phones are not allowed in the examination room.

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This question paper consists of 7 printed pages.
 For
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7 Use

Section A

Answer all questions in this section.

Figure 1 below is the urinogenital system of a bull.

Figure 1

(a) Using the letters in Figure 1, identify the structure where

..
(i) urine is stored .. [1]

(ii) sperms are stored ······.······· [1]

(b) State the functions of structures A, Band E.

(.,) A .......................................................................................................

.......................................................................................................... [1]

(ii) B .

........................................................................................................... [1]

(-I- E .......................................................................................................

............................................................................................................ [1]

(e) - e ree "saso s . y the scrotum is moved up and down depending on

... _------_ ...•...............................................................................................

---_ _-_ .

--------_ .•_--_ - -- . [3]

[Total 8]
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2 (a) What is a fence? Use

[1]

(b) List three types of common fences used in agriculture.

(i) .

(ii) .

(iii) [3]

(c) State three functions of fences in livestock management.

(i) .

("1"1) ....................................................................................................................
L/

(iii) .

.................................................................................................................... [3]

(d) Name one type of exotic trees used in the construction of fences.

......................................................................................................................... [1]

[Total 8]
 For
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Use

: -ea- rg of e following terms?

-·e~-oanting .

.....................................................................................................................

..... [2]

(ii) Mixed farming .

................................................................ " .

............... [2]

(iii) Water conservation .

.......................................... [2]

(iv) Turgor pressure .

................................................................................................................... [2]

[Total 8]
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4 (a) L. s four factors of production. Use

(i)

(ii) .

(iii)

(iv) ..... [4]

(b) Figure 2 below represents supply and demand curves.

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......
.......
6 .....
......
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s:
5
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c
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Q) 3 ······0 S-S - Supply
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Q. 2 D-D - Demand

o 10 20 30 40 50 60
Quantity ..
Figure 2

What term is used when supply and demand are as shown at 4 kwacha in
Figure 2?

......................................................................................................................... [1]

(c) What happens to the price of a commodity in Figure 2 when

(i) demand is between 0 and 10 .

.................. [1]
(ii) supply is between 20 and 25 .

.................................................................................................................. [1]

(iii) supply decreases .

.................................................................................................................. [1]

[Total 8]

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~e:"Bs.e" s a c~o!'J bar used on heavy loads on the farm.

effort
10N

Figure. 3

(a) Name the turning point of the load and effort at X in Figure 3.

............... [1]

(b) An effort of 10N is needed to move the stone. Calculate the size of force that
must be overcome in order to lift the stone from the floor when the effort
arm is Scm and load arm is 2cm. (Show your working)

.......................................................................................................................

.......................................................................................................................

.......................................................................................................................

.......................................................................................................................

....................................................................................................................... [4]

(c) If the crowbar had a shorter handle, what would be the effect on force needed
to lift the stone from the floor?

.......................................................................................................................

..... [1]

(d) (i) Name the force which reduces efficiency in machines.

................................................................................................................. [1]

(ii) How is this force reduced in machines?

.................................................................................................................

................... . .. ... [1]

[Total 8]
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Answer any three questions from this section.

6 Analyse the influences of the following environmental factors:

(a) heavy rainfall on the soil [11]

(b) strong wind on the crops [9]

[Total 20]

7 (a) Define irrigation. [5]

(b) Discuss the effects of irrigation on the environment. [6]

(c) Analyse the factors that influence the choice of irrigation methods. [9]

[Total 20]

8 (a) Name three types of lime used to improve soil. [3]

(b) State the effects of liming soil. [13]

(c) Explain how lime is applied. [4]

[Total 20]

9 (a) Describe how fruits of black jack are dispersed. [2]

(b) Why is it important to control weeds in crop production? [5]

(c) Explain how cassava is propagated. [9]

(c) Suggest a suitable soil for growing cassava. [4]

[Total 20]

10 (a) Describe the first stroke of a spark ignition two stroke engine. [13]

(b) Discuss safety precautions in handling and storing inflammable fuels. [7]

[Total 20]

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Examiner's
SECTION B Use

Answer any three questions from this section.

S Analyse the influences of the following environmental factors:

(a) heavy rainfall on the soil [11]

(b) strong wind on the crops [9]

[Total 20]

(a) Define irrigation. [5]

7
[6]
(b) Discuss the effects of irrigation on the environment.

(c) Analyse the factors that influence the choice of irrigation methods. [9]
[Total 20]

8 (a) Name three types of lime used to improve soil. [3]

(b) State the effects of liming soil. [13]

(c) Explain how lime is applied. [4]

[Total 20]

9 (a) Describe how fruits of black jack are dispersed. [2]

(b) Why is it important to control weeds in crop production? [5]

(c) Explain how cassava is propagated. [9]

(c) Suggest a suitable soil for growing cassava. [4]

[Total 20]

10 (a) Describe the first stroke of a spark ignition two stroke engine. [13]

(b) Discuss safety precautions in handling and storing inflammable fuels. [7]

[Total 20]

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INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
Write your name, centre number and candidate number in the spaces at the top of this page.
There are two questions in this paper.
Answer both questions.
Write your answers in the spaces provided on the question paper.
Use sharp Hb pencils for your drawings. Coloured pencils and crayons should not be used.

INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at
the end of each question or part question.

Cellphones are not allowed in the examination room.

FOR EXAMINER'S USE

Total

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(Turn over
 For
Examiner's
Page 2 0'7
Use

Answer all the questions.

1 (a) You are provided with specimen 030, 031, 032, 033 and 034. 032 was boiled for
a period of three minutes.
You are also provided with five test tubes (T1 - T5). For each of the treatments
below allow three minutes for the reaction to take place and record your
observations in the table below.

(i) Introduce 030 into T1 containing 2cm3 of distilled water.

(ii) Introduce 031 into T2 containing 2cm3 of bicarbonate of soda.

(iii) Introduce 033 into T3 containing 2cm3 of vinegar.

(iv) Introduce 034 into T4 containing 2cm3 of hydrogen peroxide.

(v) Introduce 032 into T5 containing 2cm3 of hydrogen peroxide.

Complete the table of observations and conclusions given below.

TEST TUBE OBSERVATION CONCLUSION

T1

T2

T3

T4

T5

[10]
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(vi) State the reason for T1 in the experiment.

.................................................................................................................. [1]

(vii) Explain the difference in the chemical reaction between T4 and T5.

[1]

(viii) Explain the purpose of T2 and T3 in the experiment.

T2 .

T3.............................................................................................................. [2]

(b) The specimens in (a) contain the enzyme catalase that breaks down hydrogen
peroxide to water and oxygen.

(i) What would be the effect on the volume of oxygen evolved if···

1. temperature is changed from 0 to 35°C.

[1]

2. the concentration of hydrogen peroxide is reduced.

[1]

(i) Why is it necessary for hydrogen peroxide to be broken down by the liver?

[1]

(c) State three functions of the liver.

(i)........................................................................................................................ [1]

(ii) [1]

(iii)...................................................................................................................... [1]

[Total 20]
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age 4 of 7

2 (a) Examine W31 and W32.

(i) State one similarity between W31 and W32 .

.............................................................................................................................

............................................................................................................................. [1]

'i) rite two differences between the specimens?

W32
W31

1 .

............................................................. .

2 .

............................................................. .

~ ----------------~--------------------~[2]
(b) (i) Make a large, labelled drawing of W32.

[4]
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Use

(ii) Measure accurately the length of W32 and use this information to calculate
the magnification of your drawing.

Length ofW32: [1]

Calculation:

magnification: [2]

(c) Carry out tests to investigate the presence of reducing sugar and starch in

(i) the peel (outer covering) of W31.

(ii) the inner juicy region of W31

(iii) the edible part of W32

Where necessary cut the specimen to be tested into tiny pieces. Do this on the
tile or slide provided before putting the pieces in a test tube.

Record the results of your tests, and state the conclusions you draw from them
in the table below.

SPECIMEN TEST RESULTS CONCLUSION

Reducing

W31 Sugar
(Peel)

Starch

Reducing
W31
Sugar
(Inner juicy
region)
Starch

Reducing
W32 Sugar
(Edible part)

Starch

[6]
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(d) Desc e i detail the way you carried out the test for",

('I) re duci
uClng sugar .

. [2]

(i) starch

.......................................................................................................................... [2]

[Total 20]

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INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

Write your name, centre number and candidate number in the spaces at the top of this page
and on the Answer Booklet.
There are Ten questions in this paper.

Section A

Answer all questions.

Write your answers in the spaces provided on the question paper.

Section B

Answer any three questions.

Write your answers in the Answer Booklet provided.
At the end of the examination:
1. fasten the Answer Booklet securely to the question paper.
2. enter the numbers of the Section B questions you have FOR EXAMINER'S USE
answered in the grid for Examiner's use. Section A

INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES Section B .>

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The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the
end of each question or part question.

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You are advised to spend no longer than 40 minutes on Section A.
Total

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Section A

Answer all questions in this section.

1 Figure 1 shows a natural process.

B
evaporation

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Figure 1

(a) What natural process is represented in Fig. 1?

[1]

(b) Identify the processes at A, B, C and 0

o [2]

(c) State two ways in which thunderstorms are beneficial to agriculture.

[2]

(d) Why is it important to the farmer to keep records of the amounts of rainfall?

[3]

[TotalS]
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2 (a) The pH of soil was tested and found to be 6.

(i) Is this soil acidic, neutral or alkaline?

.................................................................................................................... [1]

(ii) How can the pH of this soil be increased?

.................................................................................................................... [1]

(iii) Which three ions are high in this soil now?

• .......

(b) Study Figure 2 shown

[3]

• clay ---. silt --- ...• sand

increasing size of soil particles

Figure 2

What does this graph on size of soil particles show?

[3]

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3 Figure 3 shows the reproductive system of a hen.

~II£L...---A

~~ B
_____ C

Figure 3

(a) Name the parts labelled A to D.

D.................................................................................................................. [4]

(b) What are the functions of C and E?

[1]

[1 ]

(c) Why is the ovum of a bird a large reproductive cell compared with that of other
animals?
.............................................................................................................

.................................................................................................................... [1]

(d) Why is it important for an ovum to get fertilised as soon as it enters the oviduct?

.............................................................................................................
[1]
[Total 8]
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For
Examiner's
4 Figure 4 shows an improved storage bin. Use

Lid

4----A _

~----B _

Figure 4

(a) On the diagram, label parts A and B. [2]

(b) Explain why it is refered to as an improved bin .

.........................................................................................................................

.........................................................................................................................
......................................................................................................................... [1]

(c) (i) State any two causes of crop loss in storage.

1. . .

2. [2]

(ii) Explain how the causes of crop loss in storage can be reduced.

1. . .

...................................................................................................................
2. . .

...................................................................................................................

3. .. .

................................................................................................................... [3]

[TotalS]
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5 Figure 5 shows the cooling system of the internal combustion engine.

water flows downwards

inside these narrow
pipes

Figure. 5

(a) (i) Identify the type of cooling system represented by Figure 5.

.................................................................................................................... [1]

(ii) On the diagram, name the parts labelled A and B. [2]

(b) State the functions of parts labelled A and B.

•
B

[2]

(c) Name the area around the engine in which water circulates.

......................................................................................................................... [1]

(d) State two daily checks you would carry out to maintain this type of cooling system.

(i) .

(ii) .

................................................................................................................... [2]

[Total 8]
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SECTION B Use

Answer any three questions from this section.

1 6 (a) Apart from provision of employment, why is agriculture important? [3]

I (b) How does agriculture provide employment? [4]

(c) Explain how agriculture is;

(i) a science. [3]

(ii) a technology. [3]

(d) (i) What is land? [1]

(ii) Describe land tenure in Zambia and state the advantages of the tenure
system. [6]

[Total 20]

7 (a) Describe chemical weathering of rocks. [8]

(b) Distinguish between leaching and soil erosion. [3]

(c) Explain how the following prevent soil erosion:

(i) mulching. [3]

(ii) afforestation. [3]

(iii) crop rotation. [3]

[Total 20]

(a) Describe how pests damage growing crops. [12]

(b) Suggest how you would control pests in growing crops. [8]
[Total 20]

9 Describe the milking process in cows by hand on the farm. [20]

10 (a) Distinguish clearly between risks and uncertainties. [10]

(b) Discuss the importance of insurance policies in agriculture. [5]

(c) Describe various types of insurance in agriculture. [5]

[Total 20]
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Additional material.:
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- e 0 r"a e, centre number and candidate number in the spaces at the top of this page
ano '1 "'e;' swer Booklet.

uestions.
_r answers in the spaces provided on the question paper.
Sec'o B

s S" a y three questions.

-e 0 r answers in the Answer Booklet provided.
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d of the examination:
"as·en the Answer Booklet securely to the question paper.
2. enter the numbers of the Section B questions you have FOR EXAMINER'S USE
ans ered in the grid for Examiner's use. Section A

FOR nON FOR CANDIDATES Section B .>:

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oer of marks is given in brackets [] at the
e"'c c: eac question or part question.
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Section A

Answer all questions in this section.

1 Figure 1 shows diagrams of two flowers which are pollinated in different ways.

Figure.1A

Figure.1B
Figure 1

(a) Name the structures labelled A-E.

o
E [5]

(b) What is the ~unction of the structure labelled E?

.................................................................................................................... [1]

(c) Give one observable adaptation in the flower in Figure 1B that enables it to be
wind pollinated.

.................................................................................................................... [1]

(d) Which of the flowers in Figure 1 belongs to the leguminous family?

[1]

[Total 8]
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For
aminer's
Use
2 Figure 2 is a diagram of the digestive system of a chicken.

Figure 2

(a) :am~th.e.st'.u.ct~r~~.~.~~: ~
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(b) Describe how the structure A carries out its function.

[2]

(c) Name the vitamins absorbed in structure D.

[1]

[Total 8]
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3 Figure 3 shows the proportions of soil particles in a soil sample.

Figure 3

(a) Calculate the percentage of sand particles in this soil sample. Show your working.

......................................................................................................................... [2]

(b) Name soil particle x.

\
......................................................................................................................... [1]
\

(c) Explain why this soil sample is unsuitable for ~rowing most crops.

......................................................................................................................... [1]

(d) State the difference between soil texture and soil structure .

................................ , , \, .
......................................................................................................................... [2]

(e) Outline two ways in which a farmer can improve the water holding capacity of
this soil sample.
1.

2. [2]

[Total 8]
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For
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4 Figure 4 shows the relationship between fertilizer added and the yield of the crop. Use

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dr-tHtt
, Kg. of NPK fertilizer applied per hectare
,

Figure. 4

(a) (i) What was the yield when 100kg of fertilizer was applied?

.................................................................................................................... [1]

(ii) What was the effect on yield of a crop as the amount of fertilizer increased?

.................................................................................................................... [1]

(iii) What does the shape of the graph mean?

.................................................................................................................... r11
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(b) arne three major plant nutrients supplied by compound fertilizers.

1. . .

2. . .

3. [3]

(c) Give any two ways of improving and maintaining soil structure.

1. . .

2. [2]

[Total 8]
 Page 70'8 For
xaminer's
5. Figure 5 shows a farm implement. Use

A -------------------

Figure 5

(a) (i) Name the farm implement.

................................................................................................................. [1]

(ii) On the diagram, name the parts of the implement labelled A to c. [3]

(b) (i) State the use of this implement.

.................................................................................................... ,', .

................................................................................................................. [1]

(ii) Explain the adv ta . of using this implement as far as parts A and Bare
concerned ~%::r,\"
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(c) How would you pr vy:~~;}~)~p;~1nent

in Figure 5 from rusting?
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................................................................................................................

................................................................................................................. [2]

[TotalS]
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SECTION B
Answer any three questions from this section.

6 (a) Explain why agriculture is classified as a technology. [4]

(b) Relate the influence of annual rainfall on agriculture. [6]

(c) Outline factors that affect the development of agriculture in your area. [10]

[Total 20]

7 (a) For the ground nut crop:

(i) how would you prepare the seedbed? [6]

(ii) when would you plant the crop? [2]

(iii) how would you know that the crop is ready to be harvested? [2]

(b) Discuss the factors that determine the fertility of the soil. [10]
[Total 20]
8 (a) Describe the management of a woodlot. [10]

(b) (i) Draw the longitudinal section of the dipping tank. [7]
(ii) Outline the functions of the essential parts of the dipping tank. [3]
[Total 20]

9 (a) (i) Explain how the stomach of a ruminant animal differs from that of a
non-ruminant animal. [1]
(ii) Draw a large labelled diagram of the digestive system of a ruminant
animal. [8]
(iii) Explain why food fed to cattle has more fibre (roughage) than that fed
to pigs. [2]

(b) (i)
[2]
[7]
[Total 20]

10 (a) (i) Discuss the factors which determine prices of commodities. [6]

(ii) Explain why farmers form co-operative societies. [4]

(iii) Outline conditions needed for a co-operative society to succeed. [10]

[Total 20]
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Section A

Answer all questions in this section.

1 Fig. 1 shows the reproductive organs of a male animal.

Fig. 1

(a) Name the structures labelled P, Q and R.

P [1]

Q [1]

R [1]

(b) Explain the functions of the structures labelled Q and R.

Q ..........................................................................................................................

.........................................................................................................................

R ..........................................................................................................................

...................................................................................................................... \.~\
(c) How can you prevent cows from contracting sexually transmitted diseases?

.......................................................................................................................... [1]

(d) What is the effect of the combined lack of vitamin E and retained testes in a bull?

........................................................................................................................ [1]
[Total 8]
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2 Fig. 2 below shows stages of germination of a seed.

Fig. 2

(a) Name the structures S, T and U.

S .
T .

U. [3]

(b) What is the function of the structure marked T?

.......................................................................................................................... [1]

(c) State the type of germination illustrated in Fig. 2 above.

.......................................................................................................................... [1]

(d) State three reasons why conditions for germination are important on viable seeds?

(i) .

(ii) .

(iii) .

.................................................................................................................... [3]
[TotalS]

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3 (a) Name the three essential major elements for plant growth that are derived
through roots.
(i) .

(ii) .

(iii) [3]

(b) For each of the named major elements in 3(a) above, name a corresponding
artificial fertilizer which can be used to supply the element(s).
(i) .

(ii) .

(iii) [3

(c) State two ways in which artificial fertilizers are applied to the soil.
(i) .

(ii) [2]

[Total 8]
4 Fig. 3 shows the life cycle of a common endo-parasite of cattle.
~
Adult endoparasite in liver of cattle

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Eggs on ground In
of cattle

,
in drooci
roppmqs

Larvae on wet ground

~

Fig. 3

(a) (i) Name the endo-parasite represented in Fig. 3.

................................................................................................................... [1]

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(ii) Name the secondary host of this endo-parasite.

..... [1 J

(b) Give examples of two other ruminant animals commonly attacked by this endo-
parasite other than cattle.

(i) [1J

(ii) [1J

(c) Explain how ruminant animals are prevented from this endo-parasite .
..........................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................

............................................................................................................................

.......................................................................................................................... [4]

[TotalS]
5 Fig. 4 shows an animal drawn implement.

v x

Fig. 4

(a) Name the implement represented by Fig. 4 above.

................ [1J

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(ii) Name the secondary host of this endo-parasite.

. [1]

(b) Give examples of two other ruminant animals commonly attacked by this endo-
parasite other than cattle.

(i) [1]

(ii) [1]

(c) Explain how ruminant animals are prevented from this endo-parasite .

..........................................................................................................................

...........................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................

.......................................................................................................................... [4]

[Total 8]
5 Fig. 4 shows an animal drawn implement.

v x

Fig. 4

(a) Name the implement represented by Fig. 4 above.

....................... [1]

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(b) State the functions of parts V, Wand X.

V .

W .

X :................ [3]

(c) Which part of the plough takes the side thrust when ploughing?
..... [1]

(d) How would you maintain this implement during any farming season?

.......................................................................................................................... [3]

[Total 8]
SECTION B
Answer any three questions from this section.

6 (a) Name three types of parent rocks and describe how each one is formed. [16]

(b) Outline the importance of rocks in agriculture. [4]

[Total 20]

7 (a) (i) Explain the causes of deforestation in an environment. [5]

(ii) Analyse the effects of deforestation to the environment. [7]

(b) Outline the measures taken to prevent and control deforestation. [8]

[Total 20]

8 (a) With the aid of a large labelled diagram, explain how rain is formed. [11]

(b) Name and differentiate three farm structures used for water supply. [9]
[Total 20]

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9 (a) Outline the:

(i) management of a co-operative society. [4]

(ii) principles of co-operatives. [6J

(b) Describe the functions of marketing carried out by the co-operative society for its
members. [10J
[Total 20]

10 (a) Explain the term 'weed'. [2]

(b) Distinguish between annual and perennial weeds giving relevant examples. [4]

(c) Why is the knowledge of the life-cycle of a weed important? [1]

(d) Contrast the chemical and the biological weed control methods. [6]

(e) Outline the precautions to be observed when handling and using chemical weed
killers. [7]

[Total 20]

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INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

Write your name, center number and candidate number in the spaces at the top of this

page.
• There are three questions in this paper.

Answer all the questions.

Write your answers in the spaces provided on the question paper.
Use sharp pencils for your drawings. Coloured pencils or crayons should not be used.

INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES FOR EXAMINER'S USE

The intended number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at 1

the end of each question or part question. 2
3
Total

This paper consists of 5 printed pages, 2 blank pages and a Supervisor's report
rTurn over
Page 2 of8 For
Examir: •
USI>
Answer all the questions

1 You are provided with two soil samples, AS 1 and AS2.

(a) (i) Place one spatula full of soil sample AS1 in test tube T1 •.
Add 5 ern" distilled water, shake the test tube and then allow the contents to
settle.
(ii) Decant the clear liquid into test tube T2•
Add 2 - 3 drops of universal indicator solution to the clear liquid in test tube
T2·
Note carefully any changes in the test tube and compare the colour of the
solution to the colour chart.
(iii) Record your observations in the table below.
(iv) Complete the conclusion column of the table.

Sample Observation Conclusion

AS1

[__ __ L"_' '_" '_"_" ._,,_.

,,_.'_" '_"_" ._.. ••
,,_.'_" _.,,_.,,_,,_.,,_.'_" ._.. _
... _. '__l_' _" '_" _" '_" _.,,_. '_" '_"_" ._,,_
... _.. _
.. _.J[3]
(b) Repeat the test using soil sample AS2.
(i) Place one spatula full of soil sample AS2 in test tube T3.
Add 5cm3 distilled water, shake the test tube and then allow the contents to
settle.

(ii) Decant the clear liquid into test tube T4.

Add 2 - 3 drops of universal indicator solution to the clear liquid in test tube
T4•
Note carefully any changes in the test tube and compare the colour of the
solution to the colour chart.

(iii) Record your observations in the table below.

(iv) Complete the conclusion column of the table.

Sample Observation Conclusion

AS2

1._ __ L-"_"_"'_"_"'_"_'"_''_''_'''_''_'''_''_'''_''_'''_''_'''_"_"'_"_'''_''_'''_J_'_'''_''_'''_''_'''_''_''_'''_''_'''_''_'' '_"_[3]

(c) (i) In which soil sample, AS1 and AS2, would a farmer successfully grow the
following crops:
1 Sugar cane: " " " .." "" """ "" "" "."."." " ..",, .
.......................................................... " [1]
2 Tea: .

..... [1]
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(ii) Explain why sugar cane and tea would be successfully grown in the soil
samples you have named in (c) (i) above.
Sugar cane: [1]

........................................................................................................

Tea: .

........................................................................................................ [1]

(d) What measure would a farmer take to make soil sample AS2 suitable for growing
cotton?

...............................................................................................................

...............................................................................................................

· . [1]

[Total 11]

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Use
2 AS3 is a common food crop.
(a) (i) Using a hand lens examine AS3. Make a large labelled drawing of AS3 to
show clearly as many structures as possible. [6]

(ii) Measure the length of AS3. (Draw a line along the length measured)
Length [1]
(iii) Calculate the magnification of your drawing. Show all your calculations.
Calculation: [2]

Magnification [1]
(b) Which structure of the plant develop into AS3?
............................................................................................................................
........................................................................................................................... [1]

(c) AS4 is another common food crop.

(i) What type of vegetative structure is AS4?

........................................................................................................................... [1]

(ii) Using a hand lens examine AS4. Describe two visible structural difference
between AS3 and AS4.

............................................................................................................ [1]

............................................................................................................ [1]
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(iii) Describe one structural similarity between AS3 and AS4 .
..............................................................................................................

..................................................................................................................

..............................................................................................................

.............................................................................................................. [1]

[Total 15]

3 AS5 and ASS are instruments commonly used in livestock production.

(a) Identify AS5 and ASS.

(i) AS5 .
.................................................................................................................... [1]
(ii) ASS .
... ..... ............. ..... ......... . .. . ....................... [1]

(b) (i) Which of the two instruments, AS5 or ASS is more suitable for use on pigs?

.................................................................................................................... [1]
(ii) Give one reason why the instrument you have named in (b) (i) above is
suitable for use on pigs .
..............................................................................................................

..............................................................................................................

.............................................................................................................. [1]

[Total 4]
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Answer all the questions

1 AS1 and AS2 are stock feeds. Carry out food tests using the reagents provided.
(a) (i) Place one spatula full of AS1 in test tube T1

(ii) Place another spatula full of AS2 in test tube T2

(iii) Add 5cm3 distilled water to each of the test tubes. Heat the contents of T1 and
T2 to boiling point. Allow the test tubes to cool down.

(iv) Add 2 - 3 drops iodine solution to each test tube. Shake the contents for 30
seconds.

(v) Record your observations in table 1.

(vi) Write down the conclusion you have drawn from the observations.

TABLE 1

Sample

A51
..............
~~=
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.
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I .
r----+- ..........................................................
................................. [2]

I A52
.. I .
I

I b······························· =-l.:=:: =-._j[2]

(b) (i) Place one spatula full of AS1 in test tube T3•
(ii) Place another spatula full of AS2 in test tube T4.
(iii) Add 5cm3 distilled water to each of the test tubes.
(iv) To test tube T3, add 5% solution of sodium hydroxide, followed by one or two
•
drops of a 1% copper sulphate solution.

(v) Repeat step(iv) using the contents of test tube T4.

(vi) Record your observations in table 2.

(vii) Write down the conclusion you have drawn from these observations.
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TABLE 2

Sample __
................
Observation
._----
conCI~--~

. .
.................................
AS1 .. .
. {2)

r-:-
...........................................................

F:······=-·······-···-····-········-··::··-::··:-::::-'
2 . +--- =:'::'.
L.__ _j__!uu.uu uu.u.u uuuuuuu. UU UU. ••• ...u uuuu.uu U.U •••• [2]

(c) (i) Which stock feed, AS1 or AS2, is suitable for feeding poultry?
.. .

• ............................................................................................................

(ii) Explain why the stock feed you have named in c(i) is suitable for poultry .
(1

........................................................................................................

............................................................................................ " .

.......................................... " .
[21
........................................................................................................

(d) What measures would a farmer take to increase the nutritional value of either

stock feed AS1 or AS2?

...............................................................................................................

................................................................................................................

...............................................................................................................

...............................................................................................................
(41
...............................................................................................................
[Total 15]
2. AS3 is an internal structure of a farm animal.
(a) (i) Using a hand lens examine AS3.

Make a large labelled drawing of AS3 to show clearly the walls and internal
structures.

[6]
(ii) What is the identity of AS3? [1]
(iii) State the main function of AS3 .
. . .. . .. ~ , .
..................................................................................................................... , ..
.................................................................................................................... [1J •
(b) Give two features of AS3 which enable it to carry out its functions.
(i) .
........................ - .
........................................................................................................................... [1J
(ii) .
.. ...... . .. .• ... . ..... . ......... .. ...... .. ... . . ..... ......... .• . .• .. ...~ . .
•• •• •••••••••••••••••••• ••••••••••••••• 0 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• [1]

[Total 10]
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3 AS4 is an instrument used in crop production.

(a) (i) What is the identity of AS4?

.....................................................................................................................
.................................................................................................................... [1]

(ii) State the function of AS4 .

........................................................................................................................
........................................................................................................................
.................................................................................................................... [1]

(b) Name three disadvantages of using instrument AS4 in crop production?

.....................................................................................................................
(i)
.................................................................................................................... [1]
.....................................................................................................................
(ii) .

...................................................................................................................
................................................................................................................... [1]

(ii) .

...................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................ , [1]

• [Total 5]
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Candidate Name: S\'i..A.5.:'\ ~ G-. • C· OseA {2.

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EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL OF ?AMBIA
. J, ,
Joint Examination for the School Certificate
and General Certificate of Education Otdinary Level

• PAPER 3

Wednesday I. 15 OCTOBER 2008 1 hour 15 minutes

Candidates answer on'the question paper
Additional materials
As listed in instructions to supervisors.

TIME 1 hour 15 minutes

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

Write your name, centre number and candidate number in the spaces at the top of this
page.
There are three questions in this paper.
Answer all the questions.
Write your answers in the spaces provided on the question paper.
Use sharp pencils for your drawings. Coloured pencils or crayons should not be used.

, FORMATION FOR CANDIDATES FOR EXAMINER'S USE

The intended number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at 1
e end of each question or part question.
2
Cell phones should not be brought in the examination
room. 3
Total

This question paper consists of 5 printed pages.

©ECZl2008/E3
[Turn over
 FOI
Examjr
Us«
Answer all the questfons
1 You are provided with two soil samples labelled AS1 and AS2. Place sample AS1 in
test tube 1 and sample AS2 in test tube 2.
(a) Using universal indicator solution and pH colour chart, carryout a soil pH test on
the two samples AS1 and AS2.
(i) Describe how you carried out the test.
- t?~ ....Sp.I2.C-M.'0.e6... A~ ..1 ...(M).d..Ir.\ I;:E;. OX~ .. ~.~ '!0-..~.
IJ.• ~s b ..
±u...bQ.. .:ttLut A.U tb-0 ~
i' Q 8··.t..:~(,\:.,,:Ba)~1~~~G:tJ:;c~: .
.~ 5~a...JJ,.Q. ~q ! .
.--.P~ ~~.~IY.\~ ... A~..~ ~ rD.\u:.~ w.~ ~..Id..tk.Q. .
.t:P.-~.l;:;, W:9_Q.. ~ [5]
(ii) What were your observations on:

Soil sample AS1? ~ .

... [1]

Soil sample AS2? .

.................................................................................................................... [1]

(iii) What is the pH of:

Soil sample AS1? [1]

Soil sample AS2? [1]

(b) How would you advise a farmer to improve each of the soil samples AS1 and AS2
to make them suitable for crop production?

Soil sample AS1: .

.................................................................................................................................

............................................................................................................................. [1]

Soil sample AS2: .

.................................................................................................................................

............................................................................................................................ [1]
[Total 11

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2 You are provided with specimen AS3.
Use
(a) Identify specimen AS3 .

........................................................................................................................... [1]

(b) Cut specimen AS3 vertically (longitudinally) into two halves. Ensure that all
important features are visible on both halves.
Use a hand lens and observe the structures of specimen AS3.
Make a large labelled drawing of specimen AS3 in the space provided.

[6]
(c) (i) Place a drop of iodine solution on the cut surface of specimen AS3.
Record your observation.
Observation: .
.............................................................................................................. [1]

(ii) Which substance shown by this test is present in specimen AS3?

............................................................................................................... [1]

(iii) How is the substance shown by the test above useful to specimen AS3?

............................................................................................................... [1]

[Total: 10]

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3 Specimen AS4 is a part of the digestive system of a farm animal (Livestock).

v
(a) (i) Identify specimen AS4 .
...................................................................................................................... [1]

(ii) Name two farm animals in which specimen AS4 is found.

1 .
.................................................................................................................. [1]
2 · ··· ···..· ·· · · .
.................................................................................................................. [1]

(iii) State two functions of specimen AS4.

1 .
.................................................................................................................. [1]
2 ··················· .
.................................................................................................................. [1]
(iv) State two observable features that enables specimen AS4 carry out it's
functions.
1 .
.................................................................................................................. [1]
2 ···················· .
.................................................................................................................. [1]
(b) (i) Name one group of living organisms normally found on specimen AS4 .

. [1]

(ii) State how these organisms help specimen AS4 to carry out it's function .

..........................................................................................................................

...................................................................................................................... [1]
[Total 9]

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EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL OF ZAMBIA

Joint Examination for the School Certificate
and General Certi.ficate of Education Ordinary Level
'ffIJ ,. ~
ill

AGRICUtTURAL SCIENCE ...

• Practical Test

13 OCTOBER 2009 1 hour 15 minutes

'"

Candidates answer on the question paper

Additionalrnaterials
As listed in instructions to supervisors.
•
TIME 1 hour 15 minutes

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
Write your name. centre number and candidate number in the spaces at the top of this
page .
• There are three questions in this paper.
Answer all the questions.
Write your answers in the spaces provided on the question paper.
Use sharp pencils for your drawings. Coloured pencils or crayons should not be used.

INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES FOR EXAMINER'S USE

The intended number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at 1
the end of each question or part question. 2
Cell phones should not be brought in the examination
3
room.
Total

This question paper consists of 6 printed pages.

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Use

Answer all the questions

1 You are provided with two samples, AS1 and AS2.
(a) Place half quantity of sample AS1 in a clean test tube. Add 2 ern" of benedict's
solution and shake well. Heat the test tube over a water bath and note the colour
changes.
Using the same procedure, carry out the test with sample AS2.
Record your observations and conclusions in Table 1 A below.
Table 1A

Sample Observation Conclusion

AS1

[2]

AS2

[2]

(b) Add 2cm3 of aqueous sodium hydroxide to the remaining AS1 then add a small
piece of aluminium foil and warm the test tube gently.

Test any gas given off with damp pH paper provided.

Note: Do not dip the paper into the liquid.
Using the same procedure, carry out the test with AS2.
Record your observations and conclusions in Table 1 B below.
Table 1B
Sample Observation Conclusion

AS1

[2

AS2

[2

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(c) (i) State the use of the nutrient you have identified in Table 1A in livestock Use

production .

. .

....................................................................................................................... [1]

(ii) Name the nutrient you have identified in Table 1B.

. .

....................................................................................................................... [1]

(d) State two uses of the nutrient you have named in c (ii) in crop production.

(i) .........................................................................................................................

.......... [1]
(ii)
.......................................................................................................................
................................................................................................................... [1]

(e) How can this nutrient be provided to crops?

(i) .........................................................................................................................
..................................................................................................................... [1]
(ii) .

................................................................................................................... [1]

[Total 14]

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Page 4 of6 Use

2 You have been provided with specimen AS3.

(a) (i) Using a hand lens, carefully examine and identify specimen AS3 .
.... [1]

(ii) Make a large labelled drawing of specimen AS3 in the space provided.

[5]

(b) (i) To which class does specimen AS3 belong?

....................................................................................................................... [1]

(ii) Give two general features of this class.

1 .
....................................................................................................................... .[1] l
2 ······································· .
.................... .[1]

(e) State the agricultural importance of specimen AS3.

(i) [1]
(ii) [1]
[Total: 11]

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Examiner's
Use
3 AS4 is a hand tool.
(b) (i) Identify AS4 .
. [1]

(ii) State two uses of AS4.

1 .
........................................................................................................................[1]
2 .
........................................................................................................................ [1]
(iii) Suggest two ways of improving its efficiency.

1 .
........................................................................................................................ [1]
2 .
........................................................................................................................ [1]

[Total 5]

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2 You have been provided with specimen AS3.

(a) (i) Using a hand lens, carefully examine and identify specimen AS3 .

....................................................................................................................... [1]

(ii) Make a large labelled drawing of specimen AS3 in the space provided.

[5]

(b) (i) To which class does specimen AS3 belong?

....................................................................................................................... [1]

(ii) Give two general features of this class.

1 .
........................................................................................................................ [1]
2 .
•
........................................................................................................................ [1]
(e) State the agricultural importance of specimen AS3.
(i) [1]
(ii) [1]
[Total: 11]

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For
Examiner's
Use
3 AS4 is a hand tool.
(b) (i) Identify AS4 .

. [1]

(ii) State two uses of AS4.

1 .
....................................................................................................................... .[1]
2 .
....................................................................................................................... .[1]
(iii) Suggest two ways of improving its efficiency.

1 .
....................................................................................................................... .[1]
2 .
....................................................................................................................... .[1]

[Total 5]

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Candidate Name: _

EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL OF ZAMBIA

Joint Examination for the School Certificate
and General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level

AGRICULTURAL @i
SCIENCE
PAPER3 Practical Test ~5037/3
Tqesday w 11 OCTOBER 2011 1 hour 16 minutes

CandlCiiates answer on the question paper

Additional materials
As listed in instructions to supervisors.

TIME 1 hour 15 minutes

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

Write your name, centre number and candidate number in the spaces at the top of this
page.
There are three questions in this paper.
Answer all the questions.
Write your answers in the spaces provided on the question paper.
Use sharp pencils for your drawings. Coloured pencils or crayons should not be used.

INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES FOR EXAMINER'S USE

The number of marks is given in brackets [] at 1
the end of each question or part question.
2
Cell phones should not be brought in the examination
3
Total

This question paper consists of 6 printed pages.

 For
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Use
Answer all the questions

1 AS1 and AS2 are animal feeds.

(a) (i) Place half of AS1 into a test tube. Add distilled water and shake well.
Observation: .
[1]

(ii) Add 3 drops of iodine solution to the content in the test tube. Shake well.
Observation: .
[1]

(iii) Write down the conclusion drawn from the above observation.

[1]

(b) Place the remaining AS1 into a clean test tube. Add distilled water and shake
well. Allow the content to settle then decant into another test tube. Add equal
amounts of Biuret's reagent solution and then shake the content.

(i) Observation: .
[1]

(ii) Write down the conclusion drawn from the above observation.

[1]

(c) How can the nutritional value of AS1 be improved?

[1]

(d) (i) Examine AS2 and write its identity.

[1]

(ii) Which feedstuff does AS2 belong to?

[1]

(iii) State two ways in which AS2 can be made more palatable.

[2]
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(e) Explain why it is not advisable to feed pigs on AS2. Examiners
Use

[2]

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Use

2 You are provided with specimen AS3.

(a) Carefully open the two halves. Make a large labelled drawing of AS3 in the space
below.

[5]
(b) Describe the process of dispersal of AS3 .

. .

........................................................................................................................

, .

........................................................................................................................

........................................................................................................................ [3]

(c) Give two advantages of this type of dispersal.

(i) .

.................................................................................................................

(ii) .

...... [2]

[Total: 10]
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For
3 AS4 is a hand tool. Examiner's
Use

(a) Identify AS4.

........................................................................................................................ [1J

(b) What is AS4 used for?

(i) .

................................................................................................................. [1J

(ii) .

................................................................................................................. [1]

(c) What type of materials is AS4 made of?

........................................... " . [2]

(d) How should AS4 be maintained?

......................................................................................................................

......................................................................................................................
...................................................................................................................... [3]

[Total 8]

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 Candidate Name: _

EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL OF ZAMBIA

l'
"",.' W if

Joint Examooition for the School Certificate

and Generat.Stttificat,. of Educatl0!l. ..Qrdinaty Level
ff/ t,

• J • •
AGRICULTURAL ~ ":;t~
SCIENCE ~
PAPER 3" Practical
, Teat . 5037/3
Tuesday 160CT0J3ER.2012

Cand.dates answer on the question pa~r

-"1ddltIonalmaterials
As listed In instructions to supervisors.

TIME 1 hour 15 minutes

-
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
Write your name, centre number and candidate number in the spaces at the top of this
page.
There are three questions in this paper.
Answer all the questions.
Write your answers in the spaces provided on the question paper.
Use sharp pencils for your drawings. Coloured pencils or crayons should not be used.

INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES FOR EXAMINER'S USE

The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at 1

the end of each question or part question. 2
Cell phones should not be brought in the examination
3
room.
Total

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~

-
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-
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- <ClFCZ/2012/C4 This question paper consists of 6 printed pages.
Page 20'6

Answer all the questions

1 You are provided with a small quantity of AS1. Place the sample in a test tube.

(a) Add water to AS1 to a depth of about 4cm3. Shake and record your observation.

(i) Observation

[1]

(ii) Is AS1 soluble or insoluble?

[1]
(b) Pour half of AS1 into a test tube. Add an equal amount of aqueous sodium
hydroxide. Warm the test tube gently. Test any gas given off with damp red
litmus paper. Record your observations below.

(i) Observation

..........................................................................................................
.......................................................................................................... [1]

(ii) Conclusion

.......................................................................................................... [1]
(c) To the remaining AS1, in test tube, add a few drops of dilute hydrochloric acid,
followed by a few drops of aqueous barium nitrate. Record your observation and
conclusion below:

(i) Observation

..........................................................................................................
.......................................................................................................... [1]

(ii) Conclusion

..........................................................................................................
.......................................................................................................... [1]
(d) Name substance AS1.

.................................................................................................................. [1]
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Examiners
(e) Examine specimen AS2 and identify it. Use

(i) Identification

[1]

(ii) When growing AS2, why might AS1 not be needed in large amounts?

[3]

[Total 11]
 For
Examiners
Page 40'6
Use

2 AS3 and AS4 are weeds.

(a) (i) Identify AS3 and AS4.
AS3................................................................................................... [1]

AS4................................................................................................... [1]

(ii) How do AS3 and AS4 reproduce?

AS3................................................................................................... [1]
AS4................................................................................................... [1]

(b) Make a large well labelled diagram of AS4.

[5]

(c) Give two reasons why AS3 and AS4 should be removed from a crop field.

(i) ..........................................................................................................
..................................................... , . [1]

(ii) .
.......................................................................................................... [1]

(d) Why is AS4 difficult to control?

..................................................................................................................

..................................................................................................................

..................................................................................................................

..................................................................................................................

.................................................................................................................. [1]

[Total 12]
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For
Examiner's
3 ASS and ASS are farm instruments. Use

(a) Identify ASS and ASS.

ASS [1]
ASS [1]
(b) In livestock production, give the uses of ASS and ASS

(i) ASS [1]

(ii) ASS... [1]

(c) Give one precaution that the farmer should consider when using ASS on
livestock.

[1]
(d) State two methods for the operation in b (i) other than the use of
instrument ASS.

(i) [1]
(ii) [1]

[Total 7]
 EXAM I
Examination for School Certificate Ordinary

PAPER3 Practical Test

Friday

a didates answer on the question paper

Additional materials
As listed in instructions to supervisors.

e: our 15 minutes

C ions to candidates

..!-e) Our name, centre number and candidate number in the spaces at the top of this page.
-""'e e are three questions in this paper.
-r s .er all the questions.
e yO.Jr answers in the spaces provided on the question paper .
....5e s-arp pencils for your drawings. Coloured pencils or crayons should not be used.

ormation for candidates

e ~ mber of marks is given in brackets [ 1 at

ne end of each question or part question.

Cell phones are not allowed in the examination room.

FOR EXAMINER'S USE

2
3

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- This paper consists of 4 printed pages.

 Page2of4

Answer all questions

Question 1
You are provided with samples AS1 and AS2. Carry out wet tests on both samples to
determine the presence of Ammonium ions.

(a) Briefly describe how you have carried out the test.
•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 11 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 111 •••••••••••••

..................................................................................................................... [2]

(b) Record your results in the table below:

Sample Observation Conclusion

AS1

AS2

[4]

(e) (i) From the result obtained above, which sample is likely to make the soil
acidic when applied in excess?

.......................................................................................................... [1]

(ii) Briefly explain how the adverse effects of excessive application of the
sample you have given in (e) (i) could be controlled if the sample was a
fertilizer .

............................................... ,., .

...... [1]

(d) (i) If this sample was a fertilizer, at which stage could it be applied?
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(ii) Give a reason for your answer in (d) (i) above .

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(e) ::
f the sample named in (e) (i) should not be broadcast in a crop field.

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Question2
AS3 are seeds.

(a) Using a scalpel or razor blade, make a longitudinal cut of one seed into two halves.

Examine the cut surface of AS3 using a magnifying glass and then make a large
labelled drawing of one half of the seed to show as many structures as possible.

[5]

(b) (i) Place a drop of iodine on the cut surface of AS3.

Observation: [1]

(ii) What substance is being tested in (b) (i) above?

.......................................................................................................... [1]

(iii) Name the process by which the substance is produced in plants .

..... [1]

(c) Put the remaining seeds on to a tile and crash them to powder. Place the powder
into a clean test tube. Add 2cm3 distilled water to AS3 in the test tube and shake
vigorously. Add an equal amount of biuret reagent and shake gently.

(i) Observation: .
.......................................................................................................... [1]

(ii) What substance is being tested in (c) (i) above)

.......................................................................................................... [1]

(iii) State the importance of the substances you named in (b) (ii) and
(c) (ii) above in livestock.
(b) (ii) [1]

(c) (ii) [1]

[Total: 12]
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Question 3

(a) AS4 and ASS are equipment used in poultry production.

Identify AS4 and ASS

AS4 [1]

ASS [1]

(b) (i) State two reasons why AS4 should be raised off litter in the
poultry house .

.......................................................................................................... [2]

(ii) Explain how ASS is cared for in order to prevent diseases .

.......................................................................................................... [1]

(e) Give one reason why newspapers are used instead of AS4 when the chicks are a
few days old .

......................................: [1]
[Total: 6]

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5037/3
Monday 3 NOVEMBER 2014

Candidates answer on the question paper

Additional materials
As listed in instructions to superv scrs

TIME 1 hour 15 minutes

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
Write your name, centre number and candida e number in the spaces at the top of this page.

There are three questions in this paper.

Answer all the questions.

.
Write your answers in the spaces provided on the question paper.
Use sharp pencils for your drawings .. Coloured pencils or crayons should not be used.

INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES FOR EXAMINER'S'USE

The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at 1
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1 You are provided with two soil samples, AS1 and AS2. Place -c :: ( _) _:: AS1 into a test _:>e
labelled AS1. Add distilled water to the test tube to a depth 0:: c__ - c uarter (%) of the test
tube. Add half (112) spatula of barium sulphate, then close the :est __ce with a cork stopper a d
shake the mixture thoroughly. Allow the contents to settle. Decc-: ...0 another clean test tube
and add five drops of pH indicator solution. Shake gently a C oose e.

Compare the colour of the test tube content with the colour c art to determine the pH of the
sample. Repeat the procedure with soil sample AS2.

(a) Record your results in the table below.

Sample Observation pH of sample Conclusion

AS1 I
AS2
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(b) Which soil sample would not be best for growing plants that rec ...
:re a id soils? Give a
reason for you answer.

Soil sample [1]

Reason .

[1]

(e) Give one factor that can cause soil acidity.

[1]
(d) Name the process used for correcting soil acidity.

[1]

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Examiner's
2 Specimen AS3 's a common insect pest. Use

(a) (i) Ice" .-.' AS3.

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(ii)

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(b) (i) State the type of life cycle which specimen AS3 undergoes.

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(ii) At what stage of the life cycle does AS3 cause most damage to crops?

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(e) (i) What damage does AS3 cause to plants?

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(ii) Suggest two ways of controlling AS3 in vegetable production .

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Examiners
3 You are provided with specimen AS4 and ASS, which are farm eq io ent. Use

(a) (n Identify the specimens AS4 and ASS.

AS4 [1]
ASS [1]
(ii) State the main use of specimen ASS.

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(b) (i) Suggest the type of irrigation which combines the use of AS4 and ASS.

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(ii) Give one reason why the type of irrigation named in b (i) above is not

a suitable method of irrigating tomatoes.

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(e) Give two advantages and two disadvantages of the type of irrigation stated

in b (i) above.
Advantages:

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Disadvantages:

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Write your name, centre number and candidate number in the spaces at the top of this
page.
There are three questions in this paper.
Answer all the questions.
Write your answers in the spaces provided on the question paper.
Use sharp pencils for your drawings. Coloured pencils or crayons should not be used.

INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES FOR EXAMINER'S USE

The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at 1
the end of each question or part question.
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For
Page 2 of 5 Examiner's
Use

Answer all the questions

1 You are provided with two soil samples AS1 and AS2. Carry out soil tests to determine
the pH.

(a) Describe the method you have used to carry out the tests .

............................................................................................................. , .....
..................................................................................................................
..................................................................................................................
.................................................................................................................. [4]

(b) Record your results in the table below

Sample Colour after testing pH of sample I

AS1 I
AS2 I,

(c) From the results above, indicate which soil sample is acidic and which one 's
alkaline.
AS1 is [1]

AS2 is [1]

(d) (i) Which soil sample is suitable for groundnuts production?

.......................................................................................................... [1]

(ii) What happens to groundnuts grown in the soil from which the other
sample is obtained?

..........................................................................................................

.......................................................................................................... [1]

(iii) Name two chemicals which can be used to correct the condition you
have stated in d (ii) above .

..........................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................

.......................................................................................................... [2]

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Examiner's
2 You have been provided with specimen AS3. Use

(a) (i) Identify specimen AS3.

[1]

(ii) Make a large well labelled diagram of AS3.

[4]

(b) (i) Which fami does AS3 belo g o?

[1]
(ii) What part of the plant is AS3?
[1]

(ii) Describe how AS3 is propagated?

[2]

[Total 9]

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Page 4 of 5 Use

3 AS4 is used in livestock production.

(a) Identify AS4

.................................................................................................................. [1 ]

(b) What is AS4 used for on a farm?

.................................................................................................................. [1]

(c) State three other methods which can be used i s ead of AS4 for the same
purpose.

(i) .......................................................................................................... [1]

(i i) . [1]

(iii) .......................................................................................................... [1]

(d) (i) Which of the methods you have stated in (c) above is not recommended
for pigs?
...................................................... , . [1]

(ii) Explain why this method is not recommended .

..........................................................................................................
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[Total 7]
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Biology (5090/1/2/3/6) - Preamble

The Biology (5090) examination is part of the Senior Secondary - School Certificate Examination take a:
the end of Grade 12. The School Certificate Examination is designed based on the three-year course
covering Grades 10, 11 and 12. The Ministry of General Education revised the senior secondary school
curriculum (CDC 2013) and its implementation begun in 2014. For the purposes of the examination the
Biology teaching syllabus was analysed and an examinations syllabus was developed with accompanying
specimen papers.

The purpose of the Biology assessment will be to evaluate candidates' competences in terms of scientific
knowledge, skills and values about the living world, to certify, to place candidates into tertiary institutions and
to evaluate acquisition of skills useful to candidates in their daily lives. The examination will also be used for
certification of learners' achievements as well as entry into tertiary institutions and the engagement in
entrepreneurial activities.

Assessment Objectives

Candidates will be assessed against the following Objectives:

A01 Knowledge with Understanding

A02 Handling Information and Solving Problems

A03 Experimental and Investigative Skills

Test Design

The examination will be made up of 3 components and structured as follows;

No. of Total
Paper Code Paper type Duration questions marks Weighting

1 5090/1 Theory Multiple Choice 50 minutes 40 40 25%

2 5090/2 Theory short/essay questions 1 hour 45 minutes 10 80 50%

3 5090/3 Practical 1 hour 15 minutes 2 40 25%

6 5090/6 Alternative to Practical 1 hour 15 minutes 3 40 25%

Total 160 100%
 EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL OF ZAMBIA

Examination for School Certificate Ordinary Level

Biology 5090/1
Paper 1 Multiple Choice

Additional Materials:
Multiple Choice answer sheet
Soft clean eraser
Soft pencil (type B or HB is recommended)

Time 50 minutes

Instructions to Candidates

Do not open this Question Paper until you are told to do so.
Write your name, centre number and candidate number on the Answer Sheet in the
spaces provided unless this has already been done for you.
There are forty questions in this paper. Answer all questions. For each question
there are four possible answers: A, B, C and D. Choose the one you consider correct
and record your choice in soft pencil on the separate Answer Sheet.
Read very carefully the instructions on the Answer Sheet.

Information for Candidates

Each correct answer will score one mark. A mark will not be deducted for a wrong
answer.
Any rough working should be done in this Question Paper.

Cell phones are not allowed in the examination room.

©ECZ/SC/2016N1 This question paper consists of 12 printed pages

 1 --: ,. ag'Ci..'11 below shows a microscope.

Which labelled part regulates the amount of light passing through the object?

2 The diagrams below show the cells from a leaf of a bean plant and a cell from the
liver of a human being.

Which label is not pointing to the correct structure found in both cells?

3 The diagram shows an apparatus used to investigate osmosis. The apparatus was
set up and left for two hours.
I---Glass tube

I~---Level of concentrated
saltsolution

Partiallypermeable--+-----l
viskingtube

What would be the observation in this experiment?

Level of liquid Explanation
in glass tube
A Falls Salt molecules moved out of the visking tube into the beaker.
B Falls Water molecules moved out of the visking tune into the beaker.
C Rises Salt molecules moved from the beaker into the visking tube.
D Rises Water molecules moved from the beaker into the visking tube.

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4 The following are statements describing some characteristics of enzymes.

1. They are proteins.
2. They are secreted in the alimentary canal.
3. They speed up biochemical reactions.
4. None of them work at low pH.
Which of the statements above is correct for all enzymes?
A 1 and 3
Bland 4
C 2 and 3
D 2 and 4

5 A food sample was tested for the presence of nutrients and gave the following
results:
- a purple colour with Biuret reagent.
- a blue colour when heated with Benedict's solution.
- a yellow colour with iodine solution.
- a white emulsion with ethanol.
What nutrients did the food sample contain?
A Fat and Protein.
B Fat and Starch.
C Protein and Reducing Sugar.
D Reducing Sugar and Starch.

6 The table below shows the average daily intake of nutrients for four people.
Food Person W Person X Person Y Person Z
Carbohyd rate 520g 30g 50g 40g
Fat 110g 200g 50g 20g
Iron 15mg 4mg 30mg 20mg
Protein 50g 180g 120g 65g
Vitamin C 95mg 100mg 10mg 80mg

In which person will cuts on the skin be least likely to heal properly?
A W
B X
C Y
D Z
7 Which of the following signs shows that a plant was grown in a soil deficient in
magnesium ions?
A Poor root growth.
B Small leaves.
C Stu nted growth.
D Yellow leaves.
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8 The apparatus below was an experiment set up to demonstrate photosynthesis.

The candle in the experiment burnt longer than the candle in the control
experiment.

t+---bell jars
r~~--green leafyshoots

glass troughs with water

'+o.---+--+-<llass beakers with water-+-i:--*

EXPERIMENT CONTROL

What conclusion can be drawn from the experiment?

A Oxygen is liberated during photosynthesis.
B Carbon dioxide is used during photosynthesis.
C Water is used during photosynthesis.
o Light energy is used during photosynthesis.

9 What type of nutrition is carried out by a Rhizopus?

A Autotropic nutrition.
B Parasitic nutrition.
C Photosynthesis.
o Saprophytic nutrition.

10 The following is a dental formula of a dog

.3142
l : -, c: -, pm: -, m:-
3 1 4 3
How many premolars are in the upper jaw of the dog?
A 2
B 4
C 6
o 8
11 The diagram below shows part of the human alimentary canal.
1

2
5

Which two structures produce substances involved in the digestion of fat (lipid)?
A 1 and 2
Bland 5
C 2 and 3
o 3 and 4

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12 ,'c'" eo a 'on represents anaerobic respiration in human muscles?

A g cose ~ carbon dioxide + ethanol (alcohol) + energy.
B giucose ~ carbon dioxide + lactic acid + energy.
C glucose ~ ethanol (alcohol) + energy.
o glucose ~ lactic acid + energy.

13 medical officer in the Ministry of Health needs to introduce a publicity campaign

to reduce the spread of AIDS. What advice should be included?
A Do not drink from cups used by other people.
B Do not kiss infected people.
C Do not use soap and towels used by other people.
D Have sexual intercourse with only one faithful partner.

14 Which of the following statements best describes the importance of immunisation?

A To monitor the growth of children.
B For the body to produce antigens.
C For the body to produce antibodies.
D For the body to produce hormones.

15 The diagram shows sections from the root and stem of a plant.

Which tissues conduct sucrose in solution?

Root Stem
A 1 5
B 2 4
C 2 6
D 3 5

16 Which one of the following correctly identifies the blood group with its antigen and
antibody?

Blood Group Antigen Antibody

A A A A
B B A B
C AB None AB
D 0 None A and B

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17 The diagram shows sections through three types of blood vessels, X, Y and Z (not
drawn to scale).

X Y Z
What are the names of these blood vessels?
X Y Z
A Artery Capillary Vein
B Artery Vein Capillary
C Capillary Vein Artery
D Capillary Artery Vein

18 The diagram below shows a nephron in a human kidney.

. ts X , Y an d Z?
Wh at processes occur at _POIn
X Y Z
A Ultrafiltration Selective reabsorption Osmoregulation
B Ultrafiltration Osmoregulation Selective reabsorption
C Selective reabsorption Osmoregulation Ultrafiltration
D Selective reabsorption Ultrafiltration Osmoregulation
19 What happens when human body temperature falls below 370C?
Blood flow to skin Sweating
A Decreased Decreased
B Decreased Increased
C Increased Decreased
D Increased Increased
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20 e ciaqra below shows some of the endocrine glands in humans.

A'
Which hormones are produced in the glands labelled P, Q and R?
P Q R
A ADH Insulin Adrenalin
B ADH Thyroxine Glucagon
C Adrenaltn ADH Thyroxine
D Adrenalin Thyroxine ADH -,

21 The diagram shows a section through the brain and part of the spinal cord.

Which region controls the breathing rate and heart rate?

22 Which of the following correctly identifies the part of the ear and the structure
found in it?
Outer ear Middle ear Inner ear
A Cochlea Eustachian tube Pinna
B Cochlea Pinna Ossicles
C Pinna Ossicles Cochlea
D Pinna Cochlea Eustachian tube

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 I, Hinge joint Ball and socket
A i Allows movement in three planes Allows movement in one plane
II B Allows movement in one plane Allows movement in three planes
Ie Is a fixed joint Is a movable joint
ID I Is found at the shoulder Is found at the knee

24 The diagram shows a set-up of an experiment to demonstrate the behaviour of

invertebrates placed in a partially covered glass box exposed to light.

invertebra At the beginninlof the experiment

~ ......•........•.~
After thirty (30) minutes

What response is shown by these animals in this experiment?

A Negative phototaxis.
B Negative phototropism.
C Positive phototaxis.
D Positive phototropism.

25 The diagram shows a germinating seed.

---,-urved plumule

Which part is the region for cell differentiation?

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26 The graph shows the effect of storage time on the germination of some seeds.
10
gO

c 80
0
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co
70
c
"§ 60
OJ
en 50
oR.
0
40
30

0 1 2 3 4
Storage time/years

What can be concluded from the graph?

A Older seeds do not germinate.
B Older seeds germinate better than younger seeds.
C Younger seeds always germinate.
D Younger seeds germinate better than older seeds.
27 The diagram below shows sexual reproduction in fungus.

Which of the labelled stages is the zygospore?

28 Some of the events which occur during sexual reproduction in a flowering plant
are listed below.
1. Male gamete fuses with female gamete.
2. Anthers split open.
3. Growth of pollen tube.
4. Pollen grain sticks to stigma.
5. Seed develops inside ovary.
In which order do these events take place?
First Last
A 2 4 3 1 5
B 3 2 4 5 1
C 4 2 1 5 3
D 4 2 3 1 5
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29 e _ c::lra s s ow four different types of fruits.

1
a 2
.

Which two fruits are dispersed by animals?

A 1 and 2
Bland 3
C 2 and 4
o 3 and 4
30 The diagram shows a section through the male reproductive system.

In which numbered parts are sperms produced and where are they stored?
Production of sperms Storage of sperms
A 1 2
B 2 3
C 3 1
0 4 3
31 How often is an ovum usually released from the ovaries of a woman?
A Once a week.
B Once every 14 days.
C Once every 28 days.
o Once every 9 months.

32 Birth control methods may be classified as hormonal, mechanical and behavioural.

Which is the correct identification of each of these groups?
Behavioural Hormonal Mechanical
A Condom Spermicide Rhythm
B Condom Intra-uterine device (IUD) Vasectomy
C Rhythm Condom Spermicide
0 Rhythm Pill Diaphragm

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33 In cats, the gene for folded ear is dominant to the gene for normal ear. Over a
period of years, two cats which were heterozygous for the gene, produced a tote
of 120 kitten. What would be the expected ratio of folded ear to normal ear
amongst these offspring?
A 90:30
B 80:40
C 60:50
D 30:90

34 Which of the following genetic diseases is caused by chromosomal mutation?

A Colour blindness.
B Downs syndrome.
C Haemophilia.
D Sickle cell anaemia.

35 The diagram shows how living organisms may be separated into kingdoms.

I All organisms
I
I
I Includes single
celled organisms
I l
Does not include single
celled organisms
J
I I
I I 1 I
All lack Some may have Possess Do not possess
chlorophyll chlorophyll chlorophyll chlorophyll

A __Ki _C_
Kinudom KinQdom B Kinadom D

Which kingdom represents the fungi?

36 A metal crucible weighing 25g was half filled with a fresh sample of soil and was
weighed. The new mass was 50g. It was left overnight in an oven at 102°C and by
the morning the mass was 44g. What was the percentage by mass of water in the
original soil sample?
A 6%
B 12%
C 24%
D 33%

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37 The diagram shows the flow of energy through an ecosystem.

Which arrows represent the least amount of energy transferred between

organisms and greatest amount of energy lost to the environment?

Least energy Greatest

tra nsferred energy lost
A 1 4
B 1 5
C 2 3
0 2 4
38 The following are events which occurred in a given town leading to a reduction in
the number of people in that area from 1500 to 1300.
1 100 people shifted to the nearest town.
2 Heavy rainfall resulting in massive floods.
3 Outbreak of cholera due to garbage.
4 Improved medical facilities.
Which of these events would reduce the population size of this community?
A 1, 2, 3
B 1, 2, 4
C 1, 3,4
o 2,3,4

39 The diagram below represents the nitrogen cycle.

A Plant with

root LnOdUles trree_s ----.

nitrates in soil

At which point in the cycle are nitrogen fixing bacteria found?

40 Which of the following does not reduce biodiversity?

A Deforestation
B Overfishing
C Poaching
o Tourism

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Examination for School Certificate Ordinary Level

Biology 5090/2
Paper 2 Theory

Additional Information:
Answer Booklet

Time 1 hour 45 minutes

Instructions to Candidates
Write your name, centre number and candidate number in the spaces at the top of this page
and on the Answer Booklet used.
There are ten questions in this paper.
Section A
Answer all questions.
Write your answers in the spaces provided on the question paper.

Section B
Answer any three questions.
Write your answers in the Answer Booklet provided.
At the end of the examination:
1 fasten the Answer Booklet used securely to the
question paper,
2 enter the numbers of the Section B questions you have
answered in the grid on the bottom right side corner.
FOR EXAMINER'S USE
Information for candidates Section A
The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end .i-;
Section B
of each question or part question.
You are advised to spend no longer than one hour on Section A
and no longer than 45 minutes on Section B.

Cell phones are not allowed in the examination room. Total

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ions in the spaces provided on the question paper.
1 1.1. sows a light microscope.

Figure 1.1
(a) (i) Identify the parts labelled A and B.

A .

B [2]

(ii) Using letter X, label on figure 1.1, one part where magnification
takes place? [1]

(b) Outline the correct procedure to follow in order to use a microscope to

view a specimen .

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(c) Describe how magnification is determined when using a microscope .

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2 Figure 2.1. shows part of the alimentary canal, and its associated parts.

~1""
I•.
· ...-
I'
C --"""'_-, ;""" •

duodenum

Figure 2.1
(a) (i) In which labelled structure in Figure 2.1, are bile salts produced?

[1]

(ii) Explain the role of bile salts in digestion.

[2]

(b) (i) In which labelled structure in Figure 2.1, are proteins first digested?

[1]
(ii) Explain how protein digestion takes place in the structure identified
in (b) (i) above.

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(c) Name two common ailments of structure C.

2 [2]
Total 9 marks

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3 Figure 3.1. shows a section through the heart.

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.;;'-----1
G

Figure 3.1

(a) (i) From Figure 3.1, identify the two blood vessels labelled G and I.

G .

1 [2]
(ii) Which of the labelled blood vessels carry oxygenated blood
back to the heart?
[1]
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(iii) Identify valve K and state its function.

Valve K: .

Function: .

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(b) Describe the movement of blood from the time it enters the heart at 1
until it exits at I.
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................................................................................................... [2]

(c) Some poor diets can increase the risk of a heart attack.

Suggest two other factors apart from diet that could increase the
risk of a heart attack .
...................................................................................................

...................................................................................................

...................................................................................................
[2]
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4 Figure4.1. below shows a root system of a leguminous plant.

Soil
surface

Figure 4.1

(a) (i) Identify structure L in Figure4.1 above.

L [1]
(ii) State the micro-organism found in structure L.

[1]
(iii) Explain the role of the micro-organism named in (ii) above
in the nitrogen cycle.

[2]
(b) Explain the role this plant in Figure4.1 plays in the

(i) Carbon cycle .

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[3]
(ii) Water cycle.

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5 Blood group inheritance in humans is controlled by three alleles, lA, IB and 1°.

(a) Using appropriate genetiC symbols, draw a genetiC diagram to explain the
possible blood groups of children whose parents are both heterozygous for
their blood groups, the father being blood group A and the mother blood
group B.

[5]

(b) Using a named example, explain

(i) Continuous variation.

Explanation: .

......................................................................................... [1]

Example: .

......................................................................................... [1]

(ii) Discontinuous variation.

Explanation: .

......................................................................................... [1]

Example: .

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[1]
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Section B: Essay questions [36 marks]

Answer any three questions from this section. All answers must be in complete
sentences and paragraphs.

6 (a) Describe the following:

(i) common causes of blindness.
(ii) common methods of preventing blindness. [6]
(b) Describe the effects of abuse of a named drug on the nervous system. [6]
Total 12 marks

7 (a) Describe the processes of fertilization and implantation in humans. [6]

(b) Describe ways of maintaining a healthy pregnancy and safe childbirth. [6]
Total 12 marks

8 (a) What role is played by the following structures of the skin in

controlling the temperature of the body during over cooling.
(i) Erector muscle
(ii) Blood vessels [6]
(b) Explain the metabolic functions of the liver. [6]
Total 12 marks

9 (a) Describe the following deficiency diseases in plants.

(i) Chlorosis
(ii) Leaf flecking [4]
(b) Discuss the functions of the nutrients phosphorus, nitrogen and
magnesium in plant growth. [8]
Total 12 marks

10 (a) Discuss the importance of the following responses exhibited by

plants.
(i) Phototropism
(ii) Geotropism
(iii) Hydrotropism [8]
(b) State and explain taxic responses exhibited by invertebrates. [4]
Total 12 marks

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Biology 5090/3
Paper 3 Practical Test

Additional Information:
As listed in Instructions to Supervisors

Time 1 hour 15 minutes

Instructions to Candidates
Write your name, centre number and candidate number in the spaces provided at the
top of this page.
There are two questions in this paper.
Answer both questions.
Write your answers in the spaces provided on the question paper.
Use sharp HB pencils for your drawings. Coloured pencils and crayons should not be
used ..
Information for candidates
The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part
question.

Cell phones are not allowed in the examination room.

FOR EXAMINER'S USE

1
2
Total

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This question paper consists of 5 printed pages
Page 2 of 5
Answer both questions
1 E16 is an arrangement representing an ecosystem consisting of biotic and abiotic
factors.

(a) Name any two biotic components in E16 and state their roles.

(i) 1. Name: . [lJ

2. Role: [1]

(ii) 1. Name: [1]

2. Role: [1]

(iii) State any two abiotic components you can see in E16.

1. [1]

2. [1]
(b) (i) Describe the importance of having a variety of living things in E16 .

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(ii) What would happen if the biotic components were removed from
E16?

.........................................................................................

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[2]
(c) (i) Using organisms in E16, construct a food chain to illustrate feeding
relationships that exist within an ecosystem.

[3]

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(ii) Classify each organism in the food chain in

(c) (i) above according to their trophic levels .

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[3]

(iii) Name any two physical factors in E16 which are not directly
observable but influence the activities of the setup in E16 .

................................. , .

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[2]

(iv) State any three economic reasons for maintaining biodiversity in the
ecosystem.

1 .

2 .

3. [3]
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2 You are provided with specimens W70 and W71. Specimen W70 is homozygous tall and
W71 is homozygous short. Tallness is controlled by a dominant gene (T) while shortness
is controlled by a recessive gene (t).
(a) A monohybrid cross was carried out between W70 and W71.
(i) State the phenotype of

.. 1. W70 [1]

2. W71 [1]
(ii) Determine the genotype of the Fl generation.

[1]
(iii) Determine the phenotype of the Fl generation.

[1]
(b) The Fl offspring were allowed to inbreed.
(i) Determine the phenotype of the F2 generation.

[2]
(ii) Determine the genotype of the F2 generation.

[3]
(iii) Determine the phenotypic ratio of the F2 generation.

[1]
(e) You are provided with two dwarf plants labeled as specimens C and D. Dwarfness
is controlled by a recessive gene, t.
(i) State the genotype of the parent plant C.

[1]
(ii) Determine the phenotype of the Fl generation formed from a cross
between C and D.

[1]

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(iii) ...stra e using a genetic diagram how the Fl offspring in (c)(ii)

aDO e are formed.

[7]

(iv) State one disadvantage of the type of breeding shown by

C and D .

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Examination for School Certificate Ordinary Level

Biology 5090/3
Paper 3 Practical Test

Advance Information

Time 1 hour 15 minutes

Great care should be taken that any confidential information given does not
reach the candidates either directly or indirectly.

Instructions for preparing practical examination materials.

In addition to the usual equipment of a laboratory, each candidate will require the
apparatus specified overleaf. If a candidate breaks any of the apparatus, or loses any of
the materials supplied, the matter should be rectified and a note made in the report.

All specimens should carry only the letters/numbers as indicated and their identity should
NOT be revealed to the candidates.

Supervisors should ensure that all specimens have a correct identity attached to the
specimen and that these are not removed or altered during the examination.

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Question 1
Each candidate should have access to an improvised ecosystem identified in the examination

room as E16.
This ecosystem should have a composition of biotic components namely small plants, insects

preferably grasshoppers, other animals such as lizards or frogs. In addition, the ecosystem
should have abiotic components such as soil and water; of course air and light should be

available as well.
Assemble the ecosystem E16 using a wire mesh or carton box which is perforated with holes

and one set-up per examination room would be adequate to cater for at least twenty

candidates as they would alternate to observe the activities in E16.

Question 2
Each candidate should be provided with one tall plant and one short plant, preferably bean
seedlings labeled as W70 and W71 respectively (these specimens will enable the candidate

answer Q2 (a) and (b»).

Each candidate should be provided with two dwarf plants labeled as C and D respectively.

(These two specimens will enable candidates answer Q2 (e).

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Number

TIME: 1 hour 45 minutes

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
Write your name, centre number and candidate number in the spaces at the top of this page and on
the Answer Booklet used.

There are ten questions in this paper.

Section A
Answer all questions. r>«;
Write your answers in the spaces provided on the question paper.

Section B
Answer any three questions.
Write your answers in the Answer Booklet provided.
At the end of the examination: FOR EXAMINER'S USE
1. fasten the Answer Booklet used securely to the
Section A
question paper,
Section 8 »>
2. enter the numbers of the Section B questions you have
answered in the grid on the bottom right side corner.
INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end
of each question or part question. Total

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Cell phones are not allowed in the examination room.
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Section A [44 marks]

Answer all the questions in the spaces provided on the question paper.

1. Figure 1.0 shows organisms in an ecosystem.

Figure 1.0

(a) Using letters classify the following organisms in figure 1.0

Group Letters

Angiosperm

Reptile [3]
Fungi

(b) What type of nutrition is carried out by organisms E and H?

Organism E: .

Organism H: ".......................................................................................... [2]

(e) State two differences between the cells found in organisms G and H.

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(d) Construct a food chain using organisms found in figure 1.0 .

.............. [2]
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2 Figure2.0 shows the movement of dissolved substances in the digestive system and some
associated parts.

glucose

ILEUM

BLOOD __ ~
STREAM

TISSUE

oxidation to CO2 and H20

Figure 2.0

(a) Name the structures labelled I and 1.

I: .
1: [2]

(b) (i) Name one product of digestion in the ileum which is not transported by blood.

.................................................................................................................... [1]

(ii) Name the enzyme in the ileum whose activity produces glucose.

.................................................................................................................... [1]

(e) Substance K when broken down produces a waste substance and glycogen.

(i) Identify substance K

.................................................................................................................... [1]

(ii) Suggest two uses of substance K in the body.

1. .

2 [2]
(d) State under what conditions the product in structure 1 is produced .

........................................................................................................................... [2]

[Total: 9]

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3 Figures 3.1 and 3.2 show part of the circulatory system in humans.
heart
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l M N o

body lungs

Figure 3.1 Figure 3.2

(a) Identify the two types of circulation illustrated in figures 3.1 and 3.2.
Figure 3.1 .

Fig ure 3.2 [2]

(b) (i) Suggest the names of blood vessels labelled M and 0 in figure 3.1 and 3.2.
Blood vessel M: .
Blood vessel 0: [2]

(ii) State two differences between blood vessels M and O.

1 ......................................................................................................................

......................................................................................................................

2. . .
...................................................................................................................... [2]

(e) State the name of the heart chamber labelled P in figure 3.1 .
...........................................................................................................................

........................................................................................................................... [1]

(d) State two blood disorders found in humans.

1 ......................................................................................................................

......................................................................................................................

2. . .

...................................................................................................................... [2]

[Total 9]

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4 Figure 4.0 shows the longitudinal section through a human kidney.

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Figure 4.0

(a) (i) Identify the blood vessels labelled Q and R.

Q: .
R: . [2]

(ii) State two waste substances that are likely to be present in the liquid
which pass through the structure labelled S.

1. .

2 . [2]

(b) State two processes that occur in the kidney during urine formation.

1. .

2 . [2]

(c) (i) Suggest two methods of how a person with kidney failure may live a normal
life.

1 .
2 . [2]

(ii) State the hormone that affects osmoregulation in the kidney.

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5 (a) Explain what is meant by the term sex-linked characteristic .

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.................................................................................................................... [2]
) The allele for haemophilia (h) is a recessive allele carried on the non-homologons
pair of the X chromosome.

(i) A couple is both normal to this trait. They have three sons, two of whom
are haemophilic. Use a genetic diagram to explain how this may occur. [5]

(ii) What is the probability of their next son being haemophilic?

.................................................................................................................... [1]

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Answer any three questions.

All answers should be in sentence form in paragraphs.

6 (a) Explain what is meant by the term aerobic respiration.
[2J
(b) Describe the adverse effects of named air pollutants on the health of hu
an
Beings.
(e) [6J
Explain how some parts of the respiratory system are adapted to minimise
e
entry of air pollutants into the lungs.
[4J
[Total: 12]
7 (a)
Using named examples explain how fruits and seeds are adapted to fruit/seed
dispersal.
[6J
(b) Explain the advantages and disadvantages of vegetative propagation.
[6J
[Total: 12]
8 (a) Explain what is meant by the term positive phototropism.
[2J
(b) Explain the effects of gravity on the plumule and radical in a germinating seed.
[4J
(e) Compare and contrast the hormones adrenalin and glucagon.
[6J
[Total: 12]

9 (a) Distinguish between a ball-and-socket joint and a hinge joint.

[2J
(b) Describe the action of antagonistic muscles in the straightening and bending

of the arm.
[4J
(e) Differentiate between the thoracic and lumbar vertebrae in human beings.
[6J
[Total: 12]
10 (a) Describe the life cycle of a mosquito.
[4J
(b) With reference to the disease bilharzia, discuss its .

(i) signs and symptoms.

[4J
(ii) method of transmission.
[4J
[Total: 12]

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EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL OF 'ZAMBIA

5090/3
PAPER 3&Practical Test

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INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
Write your name, centre number and candidate number in the spaces provided at the top of
this page.
There are two questions in this paper.
Answer both questions.
Write your answers in the spaces provided on the question paper.
Use sharp HB pencils for your drawings. Coloured pencils and crayons should not be used.

INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question.

Cell phones are not allowed in the examination room.

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c., are provided with two thermometers A and B which have been kept at room
.~ perature.

A B

Cotton thread

Dry tissue paper Moist tissue paper sticks

due to wetness

Wrap the bulb of thermometer B with moist tissue paper. Thermometer A is already
wrapped for you with a similar amount of dry tissue.
(a) Start reading the thermometer soon after wrapping the moist tissue to
thermometer B and record temperature readings at intervals of one minute
for a period of 5 minutes for each thermometer. Record the readings in table
form in the space provided below.

Thermometer A (Dry tissue) Thermometer B (Moist tissue)

Room temperature
reading

15t reading

2nd reading

3rd reading

4th reading

5th reading

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(b) Draw graphs to show the relationship in temperature between the two
environments of the thermometers on the same graph paper.

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(c) Describe what happened to the temperature during the period of observation.

(i) Thermometer A .

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(ii) Thermometer B .

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(d) State the conclusion of the experiment.

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(f) (i) Make a drawing of visible external features of specimen X.

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(ii) Examine one of the wings of specimen X. Measure the length of the wing.
Calculate the magnification of the wing, using the drawing made in (f) (i) above.

Measurement of length of wing .

Magnification:

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2 You are provided with Specimens C, D and E.

(a) What characteristic in specimens C, D and E shows;

(i) continuous variation?

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(ii) discontinuous variation?

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(b) (i) Which specimen shows co-dominance?

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(ii) Give reasons for your answer.

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(c) Birds with feathers 0 and E were crossed. All the offsprings of the F1 generation
were the colour of E.

Using suitable symbols show in form of a genetic diagram how this happened.

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d) a e a drawing of specimen C.

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Measure accurately the longest side of the specimen.

Measurement: .

Calculate the magnification of the drawing.

Show your working in the space provided below.

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