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(2ai) Irrigation is defined as the artificial or manmade application of water to soil or land for farming purposes. OR Irrigation is the artificial application of water to the soil to supplement insufficient rainfall.
(2aii)
(i) It increases crop productivity vir crop yield.
(ii) Irrigation provides humid environment for the breeding of pest and pathogens of crops.
(iii) It assists in facilitating crop production all year round.
(iv) It soften the soil for east tillage operation.
(v) It also cools the soil by reducing the soil temperature during the dry season when the soil temperature I very high. Plant growth is thus improved.
(2aiii)
{UNDER USE OF SPRINKLERS}
(i) The amount of water supplied is regulated.
(ii) It economizes the use of water.
(iii) it is costly to construct and operate.
{UNDER SURFACE IRRIGATION}
(i) The volume of water, especially in flooding, may be difficult to control.
(ii) It removes excess water caused by heavy rainfall especially in heavy soils.
(iii) It is easier to construct and operate.
(3ai) Irrigation is defined as the artificial or manmade application of water to soil or land for farming purposes. OR Irrigation is the artificial application of water to the soil to supplement insufficient rainfall.
(3aii)
(i) It increases crop productivity vir crop yield.
(ii) Irrigation provides humid environment for the breeding of pest and pathogens of crops.
(iii) It assists in facilitating crop production all year round.
(iv) It soften the soil for east tillage operation.
(v) It also cools the soil by reducing the soil temperature during the dry season when the soil temperature I very high. Plant growth is thus improved.
3bi
Reforestation is the natural or intentional restocking of existing forests and woodlands that have been depleted, usually through deforestation, but also after clearcutting…
3bii
Afforestation is the conversion of abandoned and degraded agricultural lands into forests, while reforestation is the replantation of trees in deforested land.
3biii
Selective exploitation: Is the cutting of matured trees leaving the young ones to continue growing to avoid destructive effects of both wind and water erosion.
(3c)
1. Eastern Redbud.
2. Saucer Magnolia.
3. White Dogwood.
4. Sweetbay Magnolia.
5. Yoshino Cherry.
6. Prairifire Flowering
(ii) It affects the heart: It brings about heart conditions ranging from abnormal heart rates to heart attacks and collapsed veins and blood vessel infections from injected drugs.
(iii) It causes nausea and abdominal pain: This effect can lead to changes in appetite and weight loss
(iv) It affects the liver: Increased strain on the liver caused by drug abuse puts the person at risk of significant liver damage or liver failure.
(v) It causes seizures, stroke, mental confusion and brain damage
(vi) It brings about problems with memory, attention and decision-making, which make daily living more difficult
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(5a)
(PICK ANY 3 )
(i) Taking the recommended Anti-Retroviral Therapy (ART) drugs as at when due.
(ii) Eating balanced diet.
(iii) Staying positive about survival.
(iv) Engaging in productive exercises.
(v) Discouraging stigmatization of People Living With HIV/AIDS (PLWHAS).
(5b)
(PICK ANY 4 )
(i) Abstinence from illicit sex.
(ii) Faithfulness to partners.
(iii) Continuous education of people on HIV, its spreads, it effects and prevention by government and non-governmental organizations.
(iv) Injection needles should be used once and disposed off.
(v) People should not share sharp objects like clippers, razors, etc.
(vi) Blood should be tested thoroughly before transfusion.
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(9a)
( PICK ANY 3 )
(i) Professionalization of Public Service/recruitment of qualified personnel
(ii) Improved working conditions/standard of living
(iii) Adherence to merits in appointments, promotion and discipline.
(iv) Effective legislative oversight function
(9b)
(PICK ANY 4)
(i) It advices in the formulation of the policies of government.
(ii) It implements government policies.
(iii) It advises the government.
(iv) It creates employment opportunities.
(v) It performs delegated /legislative functions.
(vi) It provides essential services at cheaper rates.
(vii) It acts as governmental agent to the general public.