SURVEYING, SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

Question ONE is compulsory.

Answer any other THREE questions 

 

  1. a) Differentiate between Geodetic and Plane agricultural surveys.                  (4 Marks)
  2. Describe the effect of soils on water quality. (4 Marks)
  3. Explain the social economic factors affecting soil erosion. (5 Marks)
  4. Highlight the benefits of windbreaks on soil properties. (5 Marks)
  5. Explain the effect of soil properties on water erosion. (7 Marks)
  6. a) Define soil survey. (3 Marks)
  7. b) Describe types of soil surveys. (12 Marks)
  8. Discuss ways you can minimize erosion due to tillage?             (15 Marks)
  9. Discuss the soil processes affected by erosion. (15 Marks)
  10. What options does a farmer intending to use biological measures to control erosion on his farm?                                                                         (15 Marks)

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