Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions - NSC Agricultural Sciences - Question 1 - 2021 - Paper 1
Question 1
Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions. Choose the correct answer and write only the letter (A–D) next to the question numbers (... show full transcript
Worked Solution & Example Answer:Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions - NSC Agricultural Sciences - Question 1 - 2021 - Paper 1
Step 1
1.1.1 The following is NOT a part of a pig stomach:
96%
114 rated
Only available for registered users.
Sign up now to view full answer, or log in if you already have an account!
Answer
The part that is NOT a part of a pig's stomach is B. Reticulum. The reticulum is a part of the ruminant stomach but is not classified specifically as part of the pig's digestive system.
Step 2
1.1.2 The structure of the alimentary canal of a young ruminant differs from that of an adult ruminant because the young ruminant ...
99%
104 rated
Only available for registered users.
Sign up now to view full answer, or log in if you already have an account!
Answer
The correct answer is D. only oesophageal groove and abomasum are functional. The young ruminant's digestive system is not fully developed, specifically the rumen.
Step 3
1.1.3 The mineral elements that are needed by farm animals in large quantities:
96%
101 rated
Only available for registered users.
Sign up now to view full answer, or log in if you already have an account!
Answer
The correct answer is C. Calcium, magnesium and sulphur. These minerals are crucial for various bodily functions in livestock.
Step 4
1.1.4 The statements below refer to essential amino acids:
98%
120 rated
Only available for registered users.
Sign up now to view full answer, or log in if you already have an account!
Answer
The correct combination is B. (i), (ii) and (iv). Essential amino acids cannot be synthesized by non-ruminants, are found in animal feeds, and can be supplied through respective diets.
Step 5
1.1.5 The rapid spread of infectious diseases over a very large area:
97%
117 rated
Only available for registered users.
Sign up now to view full answer, or log in if you already have an account!
Answer
The correct answer is B. Pandemic. This term describes the widespread occurrence of an infectious disease over a large region.
Step 6
1.1.6 Subsistence livestock farmers who cannot afford expensive modern technologies may use the following methods to control parasites:
97%
121 rated
Only available for registered users.
Sign up now to view full answer, or log in if you already have an account!
Answer
The correct combination is A. (i), (ii) and (iii). Burning the veld, herbal remedies, and rotational grazing are traditional methods used for parasite management.
Step 7
1.1.7 The following is a disadvantage of keeping pigs in a free-range system:
96%
114 rated
Only available for registered users.
Sign up now to view full answer, or log in if you already have an account!
Answer
The correct answer is C. May take more time for pigs to reach the marketing stage. Free-range systems can lead to slower growth rates.
Step 8
1.1.8 The area in the diagram below that represents the distance within which a person can approach an animal before it moves away is ...
99%
104 rated
Only available for registered users.
Sign up now to view full answer, or log in if you already have an account!
Answer
The correct answer is C. Area C. This area typically defines the flight zone of the animal.
Step 9
1.1.9 The scrotum regulates the temperature during spermatogenesis by ...
96%
101 rated
Only available for registered users.
Sign up now to view full answer, or log in if you already have an account!
Answer
The scrotum maintains an optimal temperature for spermatogenesis through its ability to contract and relax, moving the testes closer or further from the body.
Step 10
1.1.10 A condition where the foetus dies after the hard skeleton and skin have been formed without abortion and secondary infection:
98%
120 rated
Only available for registered users.
Sign up now to view full answer, or log in if you already have an account!
Answer
The correct answer is C. Mummification. This occurs when the fetus dies and is retained in the uterus.