Agricultural Sciences Grade 11 P2 2020 Memo (Eng)

Downloaded from hlayiso.com NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE GRADE 11 NOVEMBER 2020 AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES P2 (EXEMPLAR) MARKS: 150 TIME: 2½ hours *IAGRSE2* This question paper consists of 15 pages.

Downloaded from hlayiso.com 2 AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES P2 (EC/NOVEMBER 2020) INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION 1. This question paper consists of TWO sections, namely SECTION A and SECTION B. 2. Answer ALL the questions in the ANSWER BOOK. 3. Start EACH question on a NEW page. 4. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this question paper. 5. You may use a non-programmable calculator. 6. Show ALL your calculations, including formulae, where applicable. 7. Write neatly and legibly. Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com (EC/NOVEMBER 2020) AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES P2 3 SECTION A QUESTION 1 1.1 Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions. Choose the answer and write ONLY the letter (A–D) next to the question numbers (1.1.1–1.1.10) in the ANSWER BOOK, for example 1.1.11 D. 1.1.1 … is an example of a micro-element. A Molybdenum B Nitrogen C Potassium D Sulphur 1.1.2 The following occur during the light phase of photosynthesis, except … A photolysis. B formation of ATP. C formation of a carbohydrate. D formation of reduced coenzymes. 1.1.3 When storing farm manure, prevention of volatilisation is important because … A volatilisation results in leaching of nutrients. B volatilisation causes the loss of nitrogen in the form a gas. C volatilisation might lead to soil pollution. D volatilisation results in the infection of manure by pathogens. 1.1.4 The … is a non-sexual part of a flower. A stamen B pistil C calyx D stigma 1.1.5 Multiple fruits are fruits that … A develop from several ovaries in a single flower. B develop from several ovaries of an inflorescence. C develop from a single ovary that has one or more pistils. D develop from a ripened fruit and some other parts of the flower. Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com 4 AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES P2 (EC/NOVEMBER 2020) 1.1.6 The following are characteristics of wind-pollinated plants: (i) Produce large amounts of sticky pollen (ii) They usually lack insect attracting smells (iii) They have small, hidden stigmas (iv) The flowers are small and densely packed Choose the CORRECT combination: A (i) and (ii) B (i), (iii) and (iv) C (i), (ii) and (iv) D (ii), (iii) and (iv) 1.1.7 Which ONE of the following is NOT an advantage of crop rotation? A Decreases the number of harmful insect species B Improves soil structure C Needs a workforce with a variety of skills D Prevents nutrient imbalances 1.1.8 The picture below shows the … irrigation system. A centre pivot B drip C flood D micro-spray 1.1.9 … is an example of a marine species. A African catfish B Tilapia C Brown trout D Abalone 1.1.10 … is NOT a type of conservation tillage. A Strip tillage B No tillage C Mulching D Bare tillage (10 x 2) (20) Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com (EC/NOVEMBER 2020) AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES P2 5 1.2 Choose a term/phrase from COLUMN B that matches a term in COLUMN A. Write only the letter (A–H) next to the question numbers (1.2.1–1.2.5) in the ANSWER BOOK, for example 1.2.6 J. COLUMN A COLUMN B 1.2.1 The movement of materials from A fallow leaves to other tissues throughout the plant 1.2.2 Calcium sulphate B biotechnology 1.2.3 Contaminated by a pathogenic C genetic engineering micro-organism or agent 1.2.4 A branch/study field of biology that D transpiration uses living processes, organisms or systems to manufacture products 1.2.5 Land ploughed but not planted E gypsum F infected G calcitic lime H translocation (5 x 2) (10) Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com 6 AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES P2 (EC/NOVEMBER 2020) 1.3 Give ONE word/phrase for each of the following descriptions. Write ONLY the word/phrase next to the question numbers (1.3.1–1.3.5) in the ANSWER BOOK. 1.3.1 The suction force which aids in drawing water upwards from the roots to the leaves 1.3.2 Material of natural or synthetic origin that is applied to soil or to plant tissues to supply one or more plant nutrients 1.3.3 Transfer of ripe pollen grains from anthers to stigmas 1.3.4 A broad-based approach that integrates practices for economic control of pests 1.3.5 A structure with walls and roof made mainly of transparent material in which plants requiring regulated climatic conditions are grown (5 x 2) (10) 1.4 Change the UNDERLINED WORD(S) in each of the following statements to make them TRUE. Write only the answer next to the question numbers in the ANSWER BOOK. 1.4.1 Osmosis is the movement of a substance from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration 1.4.2 Fruit setting is the process by which an organism grows from a seed 1.4.3 The practice of planting only one crop in the same place year after year is referred to as crop rotation 1.4.4 Hydroponics is the farming of marine and freshwater aquatic organisms 1.4.5 Soil classification aims to produce a soil map that shows the different types of soil in a farming area (5 x 1) (5) TOTAL SECTION A: 45 Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com (EC/NOVEMBER 2020) AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES P2 7 SECTION B QUESTION 2: PLANT STUDIES (NUTRITION) Start this question on a NEW page. 2.1 Analyse the chemical reaction below and answer the questions which follow. CO2 + H2O C6H12O6 + O2 B 2.1.1 Identify the process represented by the chemical equation above. (1) 2.1.2 Name the compound B in the equation above. (1) 2.1.3 Give TWO organs in plants where the compound B can be found. (2) 2.1.4 Suggest TWO methods farmers can use to speed up the process represented by the equation above. (2) 2.2 Below is a picture of a desert plant. 2.2.1 Give TWO important functions of water in the plant above. (2) 2.2.2 Identify THREE adaptations visible on the plant above to reduce water loss. (3) 2.2.3 Deduce TWO consequences of lack of such adaptations by plants. (2) Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com 8 AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES P2 (EC/NOVEMBER 2020) 2.3 Below is a picture of a fertiliser. 2.3.1 Classify the fertiliser above. (1) 2.3.2 Give TWO examples of phosphorus fertilisers. (2) 2.3.3 Calculate the percentage constituted by the element nitrogen in the bag above. (2) 2.3.4 From the image above, identify features that show the role of the state in fertiliser production. (2) 2.4 The diagram below shows transport mechanisms in cells. 2.4.1 Identify structure C in the diagram above. (1) 2.4.2 Identify the transport mechanisms A and B in the diagram above. (2) 2.4.3 Give the reason for your answer to QUESTION 2.4.1 above. (2) Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com (EC/NOVEMBER 2020) AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES P2 9 2.5 Use the words in the list below to describe EACH of the definitions which follow. fertigation; basal application; top-dressing; broadcasting; band placing; foliar application 2.5.1 Application of fertiliser at planting (1) 2.5.2 The even distribution of fertiliser over the whole surface of a field (1) 2.5.3 Plant nutrients are dissolved in water and sprayed onto leaves (1) 2.5.4 The adding of fertilisers on one or both sides of a row of plants or underneath plants (1) 2.5.5 Fertilisers are dissolved in irrigation water and applied using irrigation infrastructure (1) 2.6 Green manuring is the ploughing under or soil incorporation of any green manure crops while they are green or soon after they flower. Green manures are forage or leguminous crops that are grown for their leafy materials needed for soil conservation. 2.6.1 Deduce an advantage of green manuring from the passage above. (1) 2.6.2 Explain an advantage of using leguminous plants/crops. (2) 2.6.3 Give TWO benefits of green manuring that are not mentioned in the passage above. (2) [35] Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com 10 AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES P2 (EC/NOVEMBER 2020) QUESTION 3: PLANT REPRODUCTION AND PROTECTION Start this question on a NEW page. 3.1 The diagrams below show a method of artificial plant propagation. 3.1.1 Identify the type of plant propagation illustrated above. (1) 3.1.2 Provide labels for A and B in the diagram above. (2) 3.1.3 Give TWO advantages of the plant propagation method in QUESTION 3.1.1 above. (2) 3.1.4 List TWO examples of fruit trees propagated in South Africa using the method above. (2) 3.2 In some cases, blossom drop in plants is normal. For instance, male flowers naturally drop from vegetable plants after a few days. Many vegetables, like squash, begin producing male flowers as much as two weeks before the first female flower bloom. That being said, healthy blossoms can suddenly drop from plants due to inadequate pollination, environmental factors, low soil fertility and thrips. 3.2.1 Name the phenomenon described in the passage above. (1) 3.2.2 From the passage above, deduce a biological cause of the phenomenon. (1) 3.2.3 State TWO climatic factors that can lead to the phenomenon in QUESTION 3.2.1. (2) 3.2.4 For each climatic factor given in QUESTION 3.2.3, suggest an appropriate method farmer can use to protect their crops. (2) Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com (EC/NOVEMBER 2020) AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES P2 11 3.3 Match plant propagation methods in the pane below with the appropriate plant in QUESTIONS 3.3.1–3.3.5. bulbs; stem tubers; cuttings; stolons and rhizomes; runners 3.3.1 Roses (1) 3.3.2 Onions (1) 3.3.3 Potatoes (1) 3.3.4 Ginger (1) 3.3.5 Sweet potatoes (1) 3.4 Read the passage below and answer the questions which follow. Approximately 99% of soya and 84% of maize grown in this country is GMO. This means that these food crops have had their natural DNA or their genes altered with DNA molecules from a different source. This combining of DNA sets leads to the creation of a new variety of plant or organism, designed to withstand herbicides that contain the active ingredient glyphosate – a product that kills all plants that are not genetically modified. 3.4.1 Write down the words represented by the acronym GMO. (1) 3.4.2 Give ONE advantage of GMO technology that is mentioned in the passage above. (1) 3.4.3 Give TWO other methods of plant improvement apart from the one in the passage above. (2) 3.5 Read the passage below and answer the questions which follow. A plant disease is an impairment of the normal state of a plant that interrupts or modifies its vital functions. All species of plants, wild and cultivated alike, are subject to disease. 3.5.1 Mention TWO environmental conditions that result in rapid multiplication of plant pathogens. (2) 3.5.2 Name TWO micro-organisms that cause plant diseases. (2) 3.5.3 Describe TWO measures farmers can take to prevent the spread of plant diseases. (2) Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com 12 AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES P2 (EC/NOVEMBER 2020) 3.6 The pictures A, B and C below are of common insects found on farms. A B C 3.6.1 Match the insects A, B and C above with the statements below: (a) Sap sucking (1) (b) Chewing (1) (c) Biological control (1) 3.6.2 Give TWO advantages of using the pest control method in QUESTION 3.6.1 (c). (2) 3.6.3 Suggest TWO non-chemical methods farmers can use to control insect pests. (2) [35] Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com (EC/NOVEMBER 2020) AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES P2 13 QUESTION 4: OPTIMAL RESOURCE UTILISATION Start this question on a NEW page. 4.1 A B D C 4.1.1 Identify the drainage layouts A and B. (2) 4.1.2 Give a letter from the diagram in QUESTION 4.1 for the drainage layout which can be used in the following cases: (a) Where a piece of land has a clear depression down the middle (1) (b) Where there are wet patches on the land (1) (c) On level ground where the land has a slight fall to one side (1) 4.1.3 Mention TWO factors farmers should consider when installing pipe drainage systems. (2) 4.2 Cultivation, also known as tilling, is the act of digging into or cutting up an existing soil bed to better prepare it for planting. 4.2.1 Give ONE example of a primary tillage implement. (1) 4.2.2 State the main aim of secondary soil cultivation. (1) 4.2.3 Differentiate between primary and secondary soil cultivation. (2) Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com 14 AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES P2 (EC/NOVEMBER 2020) 4.3 The instruments below are used by farmers for irrigation scheduling. A B 4.3.1 Identify instruments A and B above. (2) 4.3.2 Give TWO advantages of irrigation scheduling. (2) 4.3.3 Recommend TWO sources of water farmers can use for irrigating their crops. (2) 4.4 Read the passage below and answer the questions which follow. A farmer uses technology that enables him to move from blanket fertilisation to applying only the fertiliser required for a specific area. It also allows farmers to compare harvest information and identify poor spots in lands. The farmer uses GPS, which enables self-steering of tractors and harvesters, differential fertilisation and the monitoring of production while crops are being harvested. This allows the farmer to see exactly how much has been harvested from specific areas in the land. 4.4.1 Identify the farming system described in the scenario above. (1) 4.4.2 Identify a piece of equipment which plays a central role in the farming system in the scenario above. (1) 4.4.3 From the scenario, deduce TWO advantages of the system. (2) 4.4.4 Recommend TWO other pieces of equipment not mentioned in the scenario the farmer can use for successful implementation of the farming system. (2) Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com (EC/NOVEMBER 2020) AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES P2 15 4.5 The graph below shows the response of a farmer’s crops to two watering regimes: some fields were irrigated while others were watered by the rains. 160 140 120 100 Yield (t) 80 rainfed 60 irrigated 40 20 0 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Year 4.5.1 Translate the information on the graph above into a table. (6) 4.5.2 Name the water delivery method which results in higher yields. (1) 4.5.3 Justify your answer to QUESTION 4.5.2 above. (1) 4.5.4 Predict what could have caused the results obtained in 2012. (2) 4.5.5 Suggest TWO challenges that limit the widespread adoption of irrigation as opposed to relying on rainfall. (2) [35] TOTAL SECTION B: 105 GRAND TOTAL: 150 Copyright reserved Please turn over

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Downloaded from hlayiso.com 2 AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES P2 (EC/NOVEMBER 2020) SECTION A QUESTION 1 1.1 1.1.1 A 99 1.1.2 C 99 1.1.3 B 99 1.1.4 C 99 1.1.5 B 99 1.1.6 C 99 1.1.7 C 99 1.1.8 A 99 1.1.9 D 99 1.1.10 D 99 (10 x 2) (20) 1.2 1.2.1 H 99 1.2.2 E 99 1.2.3 F 99 1.2.4 B 99 1.2.5 A 99 (5 x 2) (10) 1.3 1.3.1 Transpirational pull 99 1.3.2 Fertiliser 99 1.3.3 Pollination 99 1.3.4 Integrated Pest Management 99 1.3.5 Green house 99 (5 x 2) (10) 1.4 1.4.1 Diffusion 9 1.4.2 Germination 9 1.4.3 Monoculture 9 1.4.4 Aquaculture 9 1.4.5 Survey 9 (5 x 1) (5) TOTAL SECTION A: 45 Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com (EC/NOVEMBER 2020) AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES P2 3 SECTION B QUESTION 2: PLANT STUDIES (NUTRITION) 2.1 2.1.1 Process represented by the chemical equation Photosynthesis 9 (1) 2.1.2 Compound B Glucose 9 (1) 2.1.3 Plant organs where compound B is found x Leaves 9 x Stems 9 x Roots 9 x Tubers 9 x Bulbs 9 (Any 2) (2) 2.1.4 Methods of speeding up the rate of photosynthesis x Use of greenhouses 9 x Pruning 9 x Trellising systems 9 x Using optimum plant density 9 (Any 2) (2) 2.2 2.2.1 Functions of water in plants x Provides mechanical rigidity to cells 9 x Important in chemical reactions 9 x A universal solvent 9 x It serves as a transport medium 9 x Temperature regulation 9 (Any 2) (2) 2.2.2 Adaptation of the plant to reduce transpiration rate x Leaves are reduced 9 x Photosynthesis occurs on stems 9 x Stems store water 9 x Stems are shiny to reflect heat waves and reduce transpiration 9 (Any 3) (3) 2.2.3 Consequences of lack of adaptations to reduce water loss x Plant cannot carry out metabolism due to lack water 9 x Failure to regulate temperature 9 x Failure to transport minerals and products of photosynthesis 9 x Wilting 9 x Senescence 9 (Any 2) (2) 2.3 2.3.1 Classification of inorganic fertiliser Inorganic fertiliser 9 (1) Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com 4 AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES P2 (EC/NOVEMBER 2020) 2.3.2 Examples of phosphorus fertilisers x Superphosphate / mono-calcium phosphate 9 x Raw/rock phosphate 9 (2) 2.3.3 Percentage nitrogen in a fertiliser bag N = 280 g/1 000 g x 100 9 = 28% 9 (2) 2.3.4 Evidence of state regulation of fertiliser production x Registration number 9 x Act number 36 of 1947 9 (2) 2.4 2.4.1 Identification of structure C Transport protein 9 (1) 2.4.2 Identification of transport mechanisms A – Passive uptake 9 B – Active uptake 9 (2) 2.4.3 Motivation of answers to QUESTION 2.4.2 x A does not require energy in the form of ATP while in B energy is required 9 OR x In A movement is along concentration gradient 9 while in B movement is against concentration gradient 9 (2) 2.5 2.5.1 Basal application (1) 2.5.2 Broadcasting 9 (1) 2.5.3 Foliar application 9 (1) 2.5.4 Band placing 9 (1) 2.5.5 Fertigation 9 (1) 2.6 2.6.1 Deduction of an advantage of green manuring Soil conservation 9 (1) 2.6.2 Explanation of the advantage of using leguminous plants Legumes form a mutually symbiotic relationship with nitrogen fixing bacteria, 9 which improve the nitrogen content of the soil. 9 OR Legumes are rich in proteins 9 upon being ploughed under as green manures they are decomposed by microbes to nitrogen containing compounds increasing the soil’s nitrogen content. 9 (2) 2.6.3 Advantages of green manuring x Reduces soil erosion 9 x Improves soil fertility 9 x Improves soil structure 9 (Any 2) (2) [35] Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com (EC/NOVEMBER 2020) AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES P2 5 QUESTION 3: PLANT REPRODUCTION AND PROTECTION 3.1 3.1.1 Name of plant propagation method Grafting 9 (1) 3.1.2 Labelling A – scion 9 B – rootstock 9 (2) 3.1.3 Advantages of plant propagation method in QUESTION 3.1.1. x Fruit trees can be produced with several varieties 9 x The appearance or form of a plant can be changed 9 x An undesirable trait can be corrected 9 x The scion can be grafted onto a healthier rootstock with a more vigorous root system 9 (Any 2) (2) 3.1.4 Examples of fruit trees propagated using grafting in South Africa x Oranges 9 x Lemons 9 x Nartjie 9 x Grapes 9 x Macadamia 9 x Avocado 9 x Nectarines 9 x Apples 9 (Any 2) (2) 3.2 3.2.1 Name of phenomenon described in the passage Ablactation 9 (1) 3.2.2 Biological cause of ablactation in the passage Inadequate pollination/thrips 9 (1) 3.2.3 Climatic causes of ablactation x Frost 9 x Excessive rain 9 x Wind 9 (Any 2) (2) 3.2.4 Methods of protecting crops from climatic factors mentioned in QUESTION 3.2.3 Frost – tunnels/greenhouses/mulching 9 Excessive rain – greenhouses/tunnels 9 Wind – Shade houses/wind breaks/greenhouses/tunnels 9 (Any 2) (2) 3.3. Matching propagation methods with appropriate plant 3.3.1 cuttings 9 (1) 3.3.2 bulbs 9 (1) 3.3.3 tubers 9 (1) 3.3.4 rhizomes 9 (1) 3.3.5 runners 9 (1) Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com 6 AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES P2 (EC/NOVEMBER 2020) 3.4 3.4.1 Meaning of acronym GMO Genetically Modified Organism 9 (1) 3.4.2 Advantage of GM technology mentioned in the passage Production of herbicide resistant plants 9 (1) 3.4.3 Other methods of plant improvement in addition to GM technology x Selection 9 x Hybridisation 9 x Mutation 9 (Any 2) (2) 3.5 3.5.1 Environmental conditions that lead to rapid multiplication of pathogens x Monocultures 9 x High planting densities 9 x High humidity 9 x High temperatures 9 (Any 2) (2) 3.5.2 Micro-organisms that cause diseases x Viruses 9 x Bacteria 9 x Fungi 9 (Any 2) (2) 3.5.3 Measures for preventing spread of plant diseases x Remove all weeds 9 x Avoid overcrowding plants 9 x Use disease resistant varieties 9 x Practise intercropping 9 x Disinfect pruning tools 9 x Practise crop rotation 9 (Any 2) (2) 3.6 3.6.1 Matching insects with the statements given (a) – A 9 (b) – C 9 (c) – B 9 (3) 3.6.2 Advantages of using the pest control method in QUESTION 3.6.1. (c) x Not harmful to the environment 9 x No need to purchase expensive chemical pesticides 9 (2) 3.6.3 Non-chemical pest control methods x Crop rotation 9 x Biological control 9 x Intercropping 9 x Mechanical control 9 x Burning 9 (Any 2) (2) [35] Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com (EC/NOVEMBER 2020) AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES P2 7 QUESTION 4: OPTIMAL RESOURCE UTILISATION 4.1 4.1.1 Identification of drainage layouts A – Grid system 9 B – Herringbone system 9 (2) 4.1.2 Letter for the drainage layout which can be used in the given cases (a) B 9 (b) C 9 (c) A 9 (3) 4.1.3 Factors farmers should consider when installing pipe drainage systems x Pipe diameter 9 x Depth of drains 9 x Drain slope 9 (Any 2) (2) 4.2 4.2.1 Example of a primary tillage implement x Plough 9 x Ripper 9 (Any 1) (1) 4.2.2 Main aim of secondary tillage x To break clumps of soil left by primary tillage implements 9 (1) 4.2.3 Differentiate between primary and secondary cultivation Primary tillage tends to produce a rough surface finish 9 whereas secondary tillage tends to produce a smoother surface finish. 9 (2) 4.3 4.3.1 Identification of instruments A and B A – Tensiometer 9 B – Class A evaporation pan 9 (2) 4.3.2 Advantages of irrigation scheduling x Minimises crop water stress 9 x Reduces the farmer’s cost of water and labour 9 x Minimises waterlogging problems 9 x Increases crop yields and quality 9 (Any 2) (2) 4.3.3 Sources of water for irrigation x Lakes / dams 9 x Permanent rivers / streams 9 x Aquifers / springs / boreholes 9 (2) Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com 8 AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES P2 (EC/NOVEMBER 2020) 4.4 4.4.1 Identification of the farming system Precision farming 9 (1) 4.4.2 Identify a piece of equipment which plays a central role in the farming system in the scenario GPS 9 (1) 4.4.3 Deduction of TWO advantages of the system x Allows the farmer to compare harvest information and identify poor spots in lands 9 x Allows the farmer to see exactly how much has been harvested from specific areas in the land 9 (Any 2) (2) 4.4.4 Other pieces of equipment required for successful implementation of precision farming x GIS maps 9 x Computers 9 x Satellites 9 (Any 2) (2) 4.5 4.5.1 Table showing the response of a farmer’s crop to two watering regimes Maize yield (t) Year Rainfed Irrigated 2010 80 90 2011 120 140 2012 80 82 2013 60 80 2014 90 110 Marking checklist x Title 9 x Units (t) 9 x Correct rainfed yields 9 x Correct irrigated yields 9 x Correct years 9 x Accuracy 9 (6) 4.5.2 Water delivery method which results in higher yields Irrigation 9 (1) 4.5.3 Justification for answer to QUESTION 4.5.2 Irrigated fields had higher yields than rainfed fields over the 5 years 9 (1) 4.5.4 Prediction of what could have caused the results in 2012 There were sufficient rains in 2012. 9 As a result, there were no significant differences between irrigated and rainfed fields. 9 (2) Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com (EC/NOVEMBER 2020) AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES P2 9 4.5.5 Challenges that limit the widespread adoption of irrigation systems x Lack of water sources 9 x Cost of installation and maintenance of the irrigation systems 9 x Lack of knowledge required to run and maintain the irrigation systems 9 (Any 2) (2) [35] TOTAL SECTION B: 105 GRAND TOTAL: 150 Copyright reserved Please turn over

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