# Agricultural Sciences Grade 11 P2 2022 Memo (Eng)

> Grade 11 Agricultural Sciences Paper 2 memorandum from the Eastern Cape November 2022 (English), 8 pages. Read online or download the free PDF.

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- Subject: Agricultural Sciences
- Grade: Grade 11
- Language: English
- Document type: Memorandum
- Year: 2022
- Exam period: Eastern Cape November
- Paper: 2
- Curriculum: CAPS
- Pages: 8

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                         NATIONAL
                    SENIOR CERTIFICATE

                            GRADE 11

                      NOVEMBER 2022

               AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES P2
                  MARKING GUIDELINE

MARKS:   150

                   This marking guideline consists of 8 pages.

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2                          AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES P2            (EC/NOVEMBER 2022)

 SECTION A

 QUESTION 1

 1.1 1.1.1       A ✓✓

       1.1.2     B ✓✓

       1.1.3     B ✓✓

       1.1.4     D ✓✓

       1.1.5     C ✓✓

       1.1.6     A ✓✓

       1.1.7     D ✓✓

       1.1.8     B ✓✓

       1.1.9     C ✓✓

       1.1.10    B ✓✓                                           (10 x 2)    (20)

 1.2 1.2.1       D ✓✓
     1.2.2       G ✓✓
     1.2.3       B ✓✓
     1.2.4       E ✓✓
     1.2.5       C ✓✓                                            (5 x 2)    (10)

 1.3 1.3.1       Fertilisers ✓✓
     1.3.2       Gypsum ✓✓
     1.3.3       Fertilisation ✓✓
     1.3.4       Biotechnology ✓✓
     1.3.5       Aquaculture ✓✓                                  (5 x 2)    (10)

 1.4 1.4.1       Chlorosis ✓
     1.4.2       fungicides ✓
     1.4.3       Tensiometer ✓
     1.4.4       Zero tillage / No till ✓
     1.4.5       mulching ✓                                      (5 x 1)      (5)

                                                      TOTAL SECTION A:        45

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(EC/NOVEMBER 2022)                                AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES P2                                3

SECTION B

QUESTION 2: PLANT STUDIES (NUTRITION)

2.1    2.1.1    Plant organs where products of photosynthesis are stored
                • Leaves ✓
                • Stems ✓
                • Roots ✓
                • Tubers ✓
                • Bulbs ✓                                            (Any 2 x 1)                         (2)

       2.1.2    Effect of climate change on photosynthetic rates
                • The high atmospheric CO2 ✓/ high temperatures ✓ associated with
                   climate is expected to result in higher rates of photosynthesis ✓
                                                    OR
                • Extremely low temperatures ✓ will result in low photosynthetic
                   rates ✓
                                                    OR
                • Low rainfall ✓ will result in low photosynthetic rates ✓                               (2)

2.2    2.2.1    Effect of temperature on the rate of photosynthesis (bubble
                release)

                                             45

                         Number of bubbles
                                             40
                                             35
                                             30
                                             25
                                             20
                                             15
                                             10
                                              5
                                              0
                                                      15   20     25     30   35   40
                                                           Temperature (°C)

                Marking checklist
                • Correct heading with both variables ✓
                • Correct graph type ✓
                • Units (°C) ✓
                • y-axis: Correct labelling and calibration ✓
                • x-axis: Correct labelling and calibration ✓
                • Correct plotting (80% and more correct plotting) ✓                                     (6)

       2.2.2    Description of trend shown in the graph
                The higher the temperature, ✓ the higher the number of bubbles
                evolved. ✓                                                                               (2)
       2.2.3    Methods of manipulating temperature
                • Use of a greenhouse / tunnel ✓
                • Plant density ✓
                • Trellising plants ✓
                • Pruning ✓                                                             (Any 2 x 1)      (2)

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4                          AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES P2                          (EC/NOVEMBER 2022)

2.3    2.3.1    Transport method
                A – Active transport ✓
                B – Simple diffusion ✓
                C – Facilitated diffusion ✓                                               (3)

       2.3.2    Difference between osmosis and diffusion
                Diffusion is the movement of any substance from a region of its higher
                concentration to a region of its lower concentration, ✓ while osmosis
                is a special type of diffusion that involves movement water molecules
                from a region of their higher concentration to a region of their lower
                concentration ✓                                                           (2)

       2.3.3   Functions of water in plants
               • Medium for metabolic processes ✓
               • Temperature regulation ✓
               • Structural support ✓
               • Transport of nutrients /products of photosynthesis ✓     (Any 2 x 1)     (2)

2.4    2.4.1    Labels
                A – Phosphorus ✓
                B – Potassium ✓
                C – Micro ✓
                D – Leaf chlorosis ✓                                                      (4)

       2.4.2   Methods that can be used to determine the nutrient status of
               soils
               • Soil analysis ✓
               • Plant analysis ✓                                                         (2)

       2.4.3   Factors influencing nutrient availability
               • Soil texture ✓
               • Soil pH ✓                                                                (2)

2.5    2.5.1    Classification of fertiliser
                Organic fertiliser ✓                                                      (1)

       2.5.2   Physical benefits of animal manure mentioned in the passage
               • Improves soil structure ✓
               • Increases water holding capacity ✓
               • Improves drainage of clay soils ✓                  (Any 2 x 1)           (2)

       2.5.3   Potential dangers associated with the use of animal manure
               • May contain pathogens ✓
               • Too much fertiliser can lead to eutrophication of water sources ✓        (2)

       2.5.4    Another type of manure that is not mentioned in the passage
                Green manure ✓                                                            (1)
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(EC/NOVEMBER 2022)                    AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES P2                             5

QUESTION 3: PLANT REPRODUCTION AND PROTECTION

3.1    3.1.1    Identification of pollination type
                Cross pollination ✓                                                       (1)

       3.1.2    Pollination agent shown in the diagram
                Bee ✓                                                                     (1)

       3.1.3    Non-sexual parts of flower in the diagram
                • Petals / corolla ✓
                • Sepals / calyx ✓                                                        (2)

       3.1.4    Collective name of structures C and B
                • Pistil / Gynoecium ✓                                                    (1)

       3.1.5    Name and function of structure E
                Anther ✓ – Produces pollen grains ✓                                       (2)

       3.1.6    Adaptations of the flowers for cross pollination
                • Different height of the stigma and anther ✓
                • Different timings of maturation of stigma and anther ✓
                • Self-sterility ✓                                         (Any 2 x 1)    (2)

3.2    3.2.1    Identification of process shown in the diagram
                Germination ✓                                                             (1)

       3.2.2    Basic requirements for successful germination
                • Warmth ✓
                • Moisture ✓
                • Plant hormones ✓                                                        (2)

       3.2.3    Methods of hastening germination
                • Priming / soaking seeds ✓
                • Scarification ✓                                                         (2)

3.3    Identification of an example of a plant

       3.3.1    •    Roses ✓                                                              (1)
                •    Onions ✓                                                             (1)
                •    Potatoes ✓                                                           (1)
                •    Strawberries ✓                                                       (1)

       3.3.2    Definition of asexual reproduction
                Production of new plants ✓ without fusion of gametes ✓                    (2)

       3.3.3    Disadvantages of asexual reproduction
                • Lack of genetic variation / reduced gene pool ✓
                • Negative mutations are passed onto offspring ✓
                • Less chances to survive environmental changes ✓          (Any 2 x 1)    (2)

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6                         AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES P2                      (EC/NOVEMBER 2022)

3.4    3.4.1    Identification of micro-organisms
                • Virus ✓
                • Bacteria ✓
                • Fungi ✓                                              (Any 2 x 1)     (2)

       3.4.2    Identification of pathogen and its vector
                Virus ✓ – Aphid ✓                                                      (2)

       3.4.3    Modes of pathogen transmission
                • Infected seed or seedlings ✓
                • Infected clothing ✓
                • Infected tools and equipment ✓
                • Vectors such as sucking insects ✓
                • Spores which can be transmitted by wing or water ✓   (Any 2 x 1)     (2)

       3.4.4    Measures for preventing spread of plant diseases
                • Remove all weeds ✓
                • Avoid overcrowding plants ✓
                • Use disease resistant varieties ✓
                • Practice intercropping ✓
                • Disinfect pruning tools ✓
                • Practice crop rotation ✓                             (Any 2 x 1)     (2)

3.5    3.5.1    Identification of pest management method
                Integrated Pest Management ✓                                           (1)

       3.5.2    Benefits of IPM
                • Not harmful to the environment ✓
                • Reduces need to purchase expensive chemical pesticides ✓
                • Less chemicals in food ✓                            (Any 2 x 1)      (2)

       3.5.3    Challenges rural farmers might face in implementing IPM
                • Lack of knowledge ✓
                • Lack of funds to purchase chemical pesticides ✓     (Any 2 x 1)     (2)
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(EC/NOVEMBER 2022)                  AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES P2                                  7

QUESTION 4: OPTIMAL RESOURCE UTILISATION

4.1    4.1.1    Identification of cropping system
                Crop rotation ✓                                                            (1)

       4.1.2    Benefits of crop rotation
                • Protects the farmer from total crop failure ✓
                • Maintains soil fertility ✓
                • Improves soil structure ✓
                • Controls pests and diseases ✓
                • Increases soil nitrogen content ✓                        (Any 2 x 1)     (2)

       4.1.3    Principles applied when designing a crop rotation programme
                • Crops that require the same nutrients should not follow each
                   other ✓
                • Crops that are affected by the same pests and diseases should
                   not follow each other ✓
                • Shallow rooted crops should be followed by deep rooted crops ✓           (3)

       4.1.4    Common name given to crops planted in Year 3
                Legumes ✓                                                                  (1)

       4.1.5    Role of legumes in a rotation programme
                Legumes form a symbiotic relationship with nitrogen fixing, ✓ which
                enables them to increase the soil’s nitrogen content. ✓                    (2)

4.2    4.2.1    Methods of powering tillage
                • Human power ✓
                • Draft-animal power ✓                                                     (2)

       4.2.2    Examples of tools that can be used during human powered
                tillage
                • Pick ✓
                • Hoe ✓
                • Mattock ✓
                • Rake ✓
                • Spade ✓                                         (Any 2 x 1)              (2)

       4.2.3    Functions of soil tillage
                • To improve soil aeration and infiltration capacity ✓
                • To break up soil crusts ✓
                • Destroy weeds ✓
                • To incorporate fertilisers and organic matter into the soil ✓
                                                                           (Any 3 x 1)     (3)

       4.2.4    Differentiation of primary from secondary cultivation/tillage
                Primary tillage cut and shatters the soil with deep penetration tools ✓
                to produce a rough surface finish, ✓ whereas secondary tillage aims
                to level and firm the top part of the soil ✓ to produce a smoother
                surface finish. ✓                                                          (4)

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8                         AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES P2                          (EC/NOVEMBER 2022)

4.3    4.3.1    Identification of structure in the picture
                Greenhouse / tunnel ✓                                                    (1)

       4.3.2    Advantages of using greenhouses/tunnels
                • Crop damage due to frost and rain is eliminated ✓
                • Crops can be grown all year round ✓
                • High quality crops can be produced ✓
                • Yields can be improved ✓
                • Crops that would normally not grow in a particular area can be
                  grown ✓                                                (Any 2 x 1)     (2)

       4.3.3    Environmental conditions to be considered when selecting a
                location for a greenhouse
                • Light ✓
                • Temperature ✓
                • Relative humidity ✓
                • Plant diseases ✓                              (Any 3 x 1)              (3)

4.4    4.4.1    Identification of process
                Irrigation ✓                                                             (1)

       4.4.2    Sources of irrigation water
                • Lakes / dams ✓
                • Permanent rivers / streams ✓
                • Aquifers / springs / boreholes ✓                       (Any 2 x 1)     (2)

       4.4.3    Benefits of irrigation
                • Minimises crop water stress ✓
                • Increases crop yields and quality ✓                                    (2)

       4.4.4    Signs of poor-quality irrigation water
                • Salinity ✓
                • Turbidity ✓
                • Excess nutrients ✓
                • Specific ion toxicity ✓                               (Any 2 x 1)      (2)

       4.4.5    Consequences of using poor quality water for irrigation
                • Blocked pipes ✓
                • Corrosion of equipment ✓
                • Wilting of plants due to soil salinity ✓
                • Reduced marketability of produce due to unsightly deposits from
                  irrigation water ✓                                   (Any 2 x 1)       (2)
                                                                                        [35]

                                                               TOTAL SECTION B:         105
                                                                  GRAND TOTAL:          150

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