*WASSCE 2025* *Agricultural Science* (1) (a) Explain each of the following terms as used in animal production: (i) dipping; (ii) dry cow; (iii) culling; (iv) quarantine. [8 marks] (b) Describe the life cycle of roundworm (Ascaris lumbricoides). [4 marks] (c) Explain the term farm mechanization. [2 marks] (d) Name four tractor coupled implements [4 marks] https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaEW2JPEawdvPSdOBG1m (2) (a) State six limitations of farm mechanization in West Africa. [6 marks] (b) Suggest six ways of encouraging farm mechanization in West Africa. [6 marks] (c) List four methods of identification in cattle management. [4 marks] (d) What is debeaking in poultry management? [2 marks] (3) (a) Mention two processes that release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere[2 marks] (b) Name four storage pests of crops [4 marks] (c) State two functions of Potassium in crops. [2 marks] https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaEW2JPEawdvPSdOBG1m (d) List three ways by which each of the following biotic factors affects agricultural production: (i) parasites; (ii) soil organisms. [6 marks] (e) State four advantages of zero tillage._0542743763