IGCSE Agriculture (0600) — October–November 2023, Paper 12

14 questions · every question answerable online with instant point-by-point AI marking against the official mark scheme.

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Question 1 · 8 marks

The pie chart shows the main constituents of a typical soil. Identify A, B and C using the following terms: - air - organic matter - mineral matter

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Question 2 · 7 marks

The diagram shows part of the nitrogen cycle. Use the following terms to state the processes taking place at X, Y and Z: - denitrification - plant nutrient uptake - nitrification

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Question 3 · 14 marks

The photograph shows a sprayer used to apply pesticides. The sprayer is carried on the back and used by hand. Describe what needs to be done to maintain this sprayer after…

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Question 4 · 10 marks

The diagram shows a maize plant with flowers. Describe three adaptations of maize flowers that help pollination.

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Question 5 · 6 marks

The diagrams show the digestive systems of three farm animals. State which letter represents the digestive system of a ruminant.

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Question 6 · 6 marks

Describe what is meant by weaning.

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Question 7 · 6 marks

The diagram shows a cross-section of part of a farm animal. Complete the labels using the following words: - ovary - vulva - uterine horn - cervix

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Question 8 · 6 marks

Pigeon toe is a disorder of some farm animals and is shown in the diagram. Assume that this disorder is caused by a single gene and the recessive allele d. State what is meant by…

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Question 9 · 7 marks

State two different sources of water suitable for livestock production.

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Question 10 · 15 marks

Suggest how environmental damage can be caused by farmers using farm chemicals.

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Question 11 · 15 marks

Suggest the benefits of having mixed vegetation in grazing land.

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Question 12 · 15 marks

Describe what is meant by mixed farming.

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Question 13 · 15 marks

Describe the problems caused by parasites to farm livestock.

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Question 14 · 15 marks

Describe the soil preparation for a named crop.

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