Agricultural Science
Crop production, soils, animal husbandry and fish farming.
About Agricultural Science on DigiTransact Mastermind
Crop production, soils, animal husbandry and fish farming.
Each of the 8 Agricultural Science skills carries its own SmartScore from 0 to 100, so progress is measured per topic rather than as one overall grade.
All 52 Agricultural Science questions come with the written reasoning behind the answer, so a wrong attempt still teaches the method.
Agricultural Science work is filed under Senior High, so you only see sets that match the stage you are studying.
Education levels covered
SHS 1 to 3 (Grades 10 to 12 / High School) - Towards the WASSCE
8 Agricultural Science skills at this level
Relevant curricula and exams
Based on the education levels this subject covers on the platform.
Curriculum notes are a general guide to where this work normally sits. Always check the syllabus your school or examination body is currently using.
Learning outcomes
After working through the Agricultural Science practice sets you should be able to:
- Crop production: Soils, farming systems and crop husbandry for WASSCE Agriculture.
- Economics of agriculture: Farm records, marketing and agricultural finance.
- Soils and crop production: Soil types, fertility and crop practices.
- WASSCE-style Objectives — Set A: Agricultural Science exam-style objectives: soils, crops and farm practices.
Sample questions
Real questions taken from the Agricultural Science question bank, shown with the working learners see after answering.
The topmost layer of soil rich in humus is the ___.
- subsoil
- topsoil
- bedrock
- parent material
Working: Topsoil contains humus and most plant nutrients.
Which soil type holds the most water?
- sandy
- clay
- gravel
- loam-free
Working: Clay soils have tiny particles that retain water.
The practice of growing the same crop on the same land year after year is:
- Crop rotation
- Monocropping
- Mixed cropping
- Shifting cultivation
Working: Monocropping is growing a single crop repeatedly; it can exhaust soil nutrients.
Main topics and skills
Agricultural Science is organised into 4 topic groups covering 8 practice skills. Open any skill to read the guide and start a practice set.
SHS Agricultural Science
Agricultural Economics & Mechanization
SHS Crop Production & Soils
Exams Agricultural Science practice prepares you for
Each page below sets out what the examination covers and links straight back to the agricultural science skills that feed into it.
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Frequently asked questions
What stage of school does Agricultural Science suit?
Agricultural Science currently covers Senior High. Every skill carries its own level tag, so you can start at the stage you are studying and move up once the earlier work is secure.
How is Agricultural Science organised here?
The Agricultural Science bank is grouped into 4 groups such as SHS Agricultural Science, Agricultural Economics & Mechanization, SHS Crop Production & Soils and WASSCE Past Questions, and every group breaks down further into separate skills.
How many Agricultural Science questions are there?
The bank holds 52 Agricultural Science questions spread over 8 skills, each one paired with the reasoning behind the correct answer.
Can I revise for the WASSCE with this?
The Agricultural Science skills are grouped by the levels sat for the WASSCE, and they are labelled Ghana GES SHS syllabus and WASSCE. Filter by level to focus on the stage you are being examined on.
Can I read Agricultural Science pages without signing in?
No account is needed to read a Agricultural Science skill page. Create a free one when you want progress kept between visits rather than starting again each time.
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Ready to master Agricultural Science?
Pick any of the 8 Agricultural Science skills above, answer the questions and watch your SmartScore climb.