# Agricultural Sciences Grade 11 P2 2020 Memo (Eng)

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                         NATIONAL
                    SENIOR CERTIFICATE

                          GRADE 11

                     NOVEMBER 2020

               AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES P2
                      (EXEMPLAR)

MARKS:   150

TIME:    2½ hours

                              *IAGRSE2*

                     This question paper consists of 15 pages.

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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.

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(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.

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        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)

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(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)

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 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

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(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)

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 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)

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 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)
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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)

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(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)

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 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)
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(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)

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 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)

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 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)
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                                                                     TOTAL SECTION B:                105
                                                                        GRAND TOTAL:                 150

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                          NATIONAL
                     SENIOR CERTIFICATE

                            GRADE 11

                      NOVEMBER 2020

               AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES P2
                  MARKING GUIDELINE
                      (EXEMPLAR)

MARKS:   150

                   This marking guideline consists of 9 pages.

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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

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 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)

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         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)
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 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)

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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)
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(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)

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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)

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        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)
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                                                             TOTAL SECTION B:          105
                                                                GRAND TOTAL:           150

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