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NAME: ______________________________________ ADM NO: ____________CLASS:__________

DATE: ______________________________ SIGN: _______________________

AGRICULTURE FORM THREE


TERM 3, 2023 MARKS HERE

INSTRUCTIONS: ANSWER ALL THE QUESTIONS TIME: 1HOUR 30MINUTES

1) What is a weed? (1mk)


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2) Name three ways in which weeds can be classified according to their life cycle. (3mks)
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3) Explain six factors that contribute to the competitive ability of weeds. (6mks)
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4) Give four benefits of weeds. (2mks)
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5) Describe five ways in which herbicides kill weeds. (5mks)
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6) Explain four plant morphological and anatomical features that affect the selectivity and
effectiveness of herbicides. (4mks)
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7) Differentiate between contact and translocated herbicides. (2mks)
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8) Explain various ways in which an herbicide user can use to protect himself, other people and the
environment. (10mks)
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9) State four advantages of tillage in weed control. (2mks)
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10) State four limitations of tillage in weed control. (2mks)

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11) Explain eight cultural methods of weed control. (8mks)


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12) Name three biological weed control methods. (3mks) .


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13) Give an example of a weed matching the following description. (2mks)
a) Causes poisoning to livestock and or human.
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b) A noxious weed.
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