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Chapter 3 Homework 1
Name : ……………………………
1- Describe four differences between a sandy soil and a clay soil, other than particle size.
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2- A textbook states that successful farming requires good soil. Describe the characteristics of
soil that allow good crop growth.
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3- During 2011 the world population reached seven billion. The world’s population continues to
increase. The increasing population means that there is a shortage of food in some parts of the
world.
(i) Describe how the use of fertilisers can increase agricultural yields.
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(ii) Crop rotation is one of the techniques used to increase agricultural yields . Write the
advantages of crop rotation
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4-Describe the damage that flood irrigation can do to.

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5- Trickle drip system is a type of irrigation. Write its advantages and disadvantages .

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6- Compare between Subsitence and Commercial agriculture.

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7-Compare between arable and pastoral agriculture.

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8- write the advantages and disadvantages of overhead sprinkles.

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9-write the advantages and disadvantages of clay pot irrigation.

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