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Revision Questions

1. What is Germination?

2. State 3 factors necessary for germination?

3. Name the 2 types of germination

4. Which part of the bean plant makes the embryo?

5. Which part of the seed develops into the shoot system?

6. Suggested 2 ways in which fruit crops can be propagated

7. Give 2 examples of crop pests

8. Give 2 ways in which pests can be controlled

9. How can we control pests during storage

10. Give 2 common diseases to plants

11. For each disease above, mention how it can be controlled

12.Give 4 basic requirements of starting a farm

13.Name the 3 types of soil

14.Which is the best soil for growing crops?

15.Give 3 properties that make the best soil for crop grow-

ing?

16.Give 2 causes of soil erosion

17.How can the 2 ways mentioned above be controlled?

18. Mention 2 ways of maintaining soil fertility