(a) Write the full meaning of the acronyms of the following non-governmental agricultural organizations: (i) WARDA; (ii) IITA; (iii) FAO; (iv) ILCA. (b) Men...
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(a) Write the full meaning of the acronyms of the following non-governmental agricultural organizations:
(i) WARDA;
(ii) IITA;
(iii) FAO;
(iv) ILCA.
(b) Mention six ways in which agriculture is of benefit to rural communities.
(c) List four liming materials used in agriculture.
(d) Give four examples of sedimentary rocks.
Answer Details
(a) Full meaning of the acronyms
- (i) WARDA: West Africa Rice Development Association
- (ii) IITA: International Institute of Tropical Agriculture
- (iii) FAO: Food and Agriculture Organization (of the United Nations)
- (iv) ILCA: International Livestock Centre for Africa
(b) Six ways agriculture benefits rural communities
- It provides food for the rural people.
- It provides employment and keeps people busy.
- It is a source of income to the farmers.
- It supplies raw materials for local rural industries.
- It attracts the provision of infrastructure such as roads, water and electricity.
- It reduces rural-to-urban migration by keeping people on the land.
(c) Four liming materials used in agriculture
- Limestone (calcium carbonate)
- Quicklime (calcium oxide)
- Slaked or hydrated lime (calcium hydroxide)
- Wood ash
(d) Four examples of sedimentary rocks
- Limestone
- Sandstone
- Shale
- Conglomerate
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