School: ………………………………………………………… Class: ………………….
Signature: ……………………………………………………...Date: …………………...
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
1. Write your name and index number in the spaces provided.
2. This paper consists of three sections. Section A, B and C.
3. Answer all questions in section A and B in the spaces provided.
4. Answer ANY TWO questions in section C in the spaces provided.
FOR EXAMINERS USE ONLY
SECTION TOTAL MARKS STUDENTS SCORE
PERCENTAGE SCORE
, SECTION A Answer all questions in the spaces provided in this section (30 MARKS)
1. State the influence of soil pH on mineral availability, plant growth and production. (3 marks)
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2. State two ways of raising acidity or lowering soil pH. (2 marks)
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3. State four properties of clay soil. (4 marks)
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4. Define the following terms as used in agriculture. (3 marks)
(a) Soil Texture
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(b) Soil profile
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