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NSW HSC 2002 : AGRICULTURE PAPER 1 & 2

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Centre Number Student Number 2002 H I G H E R S C H O O L C E R T I F I C AT E E X A M I N AT I O N Agriculture Paper 1 Total marks 70 General Instructions Reading time 5 minutes Working time 2 hours Write using black or blue pen Draw diagrams using pencil Board-approved calculators may be used Write your Centre Number and Student Number at the top of this page and page 5 Section I Pages 2 4 25 marks Attempt Questions 1 3 Allow about 40 minutes for this section Section II Pages 5 8 30 marks Attempt Questions 4 5 Allow about 50 minutes for this section Section III Pages 9 10 15 marks Attempt ONE question from Questions 6 9 Allow about 30 minutes for this section 301 Section I 25 marks Attempt Questions 1 3 Allow about 40 minutes for this section Answer the questions in the spaces provided. Marks Question 1 (10 marks) (a) Name ONE farm product you have studied. Name of product .............................................................................................. For the farm product you have named: (i) Identify ONE agribusiness input used to produce the farm product. 1 ................................................................................................................... (ii) Outline TWO marketing strategies. 2 ................................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................... (b) Explain how product specification information may be used in an advertising campaign for a farm product. 3 ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... (c) Describe ONE on-farm problem and ONE off-farm problem that may occur in meeting quality specifications when marketing a farm product. ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... 2 4 Marks Question 2 (5 marks) The table shows the price of a farm product over time. Price of product over time Year Price ($/tonne) 1995 570 1996 500 1997 490 1998 420 1999 320 2000 280 2001 380 (a) Construct a graph showing this information. 3 (b) Explain ONE factor that may lead to price fluctuations such as those shown in the table. 2 ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... 3 Marks Question 3 (10 marks) (a) Identify ONE problem associated with genetically modified (GM) crops. 1 ............................................................................................................................... (b) Describe the impact that scientific research and associated technology have had on the production or marketing of a product you have studied. 4 ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... (c) Short-term profitability may lead to reduced sustainability in agricultural systems. Discuss how the sustainability of an agricultural system you have studied may be improved without reducing profitability. ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... 4 Board of Studies NSW 2002 5 2002 HIGHER SCHOOL CERTIFIC ATE EXAMINATION Agriculture Centre Number Section II Student Number 30 marks Attempt Questions 4 5 Allow about 50 minutes for this section Answer the questions in the spaces provided. Marks Question 4 (15 marks) (a) Describe the pattern of pesticide use that is most likely to lead to a pesticide resistance problem. 2 ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... (b) Identify ONE piece of information relating to correct usage that appears on the labels of pesticide containers and explain the importance of this information. 3 ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... (c) With reference to a system you have studied, explain how integrated pest management (IPM) can minimise the problems associated with pesticide use. ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... Question 4 continues on page 6 302 5 4 Marks Question 4 (continued) (d) For a plant breeding system you have studied, describe the genetic basis of the system and explain how it benefits plant production in this case. 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End of Question 4 6 6 Marks Question 5 (15 marks) The diagrams represent the digestive tracts of a monogastric animal and a ruminant animal. Ruminant Monogastric (a) Label the following parts on both digestive tracts: caecum, duodenum, large intestine, oesophagus. 2 (b) Explain ONE similarity and ONE difference in the way monogastric animals and ruminant animals digest protein. 4 ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... Question 5 continues on page 8 7 Marks Question 5 (continued) (c) Using the data in the table, explain why it is preferable to retain stubble rather than to remove or burn it. 3 Nutrient elements removed by a wheat crop (kg/ha) Part of wheat plant Nitrogen Phosphorus Potassium Sulfur Grain 62 14 15 4 Straw/stubble 18 3 34 6 Total 80 17 49 10 ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... (d) Explain the importance of minimum tillage and crop rotation in sustainable farming systems. ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... End of Question 5 8 Board of Studies NSW 2002 6 2002 HIGHER SCHOOL CERTIFIC ATE EXAMINATION Agriculture Section III 15 marks Attempt ONE question from Questions 6 9 Allow about 30 minutes for this section Answer the question in a writing booklet. Extra writing booklets are available. Marks Question 6 (15 marks) (a) Using only a labelled diagram, describe the role of microbes and invertebrates in the decomposition of organic matter and the fixation of atmospheric nitrogen. 5 (b) Various management practices modify the nitrogen cycle. Identify THREE such management practices that involve microbes and/or invertebrates and critically assess their benefit to agricultural production. 10 OR Question 7 (15 marks) (a) For a farm product that you have studied, describe ways in which information on the quality and quantity of the product can be used to plan for the future. 5 (b) Evaluate THREE strategies that farmers may use to manage the financial pressures that impact on farm businesses. 10 OR Please turn over 303 9 Marks Question 8 (15 marks) (a) Using only a labelled diagram, describe the fate of energy in animal nutrition. 5 (b) Your local produce supplier delivers a bag of feed with the following information written on the feed label: 10 Feed Label Digestible energy (MJ/kg) = 16.0 Protein (%) = 21.0 Fibre (%) = 1.8 Critically assess the suitability of this product for feeding, during the growing and adult stages of an animal you have studied. OR Question 9 (15 marks) (a) With the aid of a diagram, describe the change in the proportion of muscle, fat and bone during the growth and development of animals. 5 (b) Critically assess how THREE contrasting characteristics of native and introduced plant species affect their role in pasture management systems. 10 End of paper 10 Board of Studies NSW 2002 2002 H I G H E R S C H O O L C E R T I F I C AT E E X A M I N AT I O N Agriculture Paper 2 General Instructions Paper 2 should be attempted only by students who have studied Electives Reading time 5 minutes Working time 1 hour Write using black or blue pen Board-approved calculators may be used 304 Total marks 30 Attempt TWO questions from Questions 1 6 Allow about 30 minutes for each question Total marks 30 Attempt TWO questions from Questions 1 6 Allow about 30 minutes for each question Answer each question in a SEPARATE writing booklet. Extra writing booklets are available. Marks Question 1 Agribusiness (15 marks) (a) Name ONE study of the impact of a large rural business organisation on the agricultural industries in which it is involved. Outline the study s methodology and the way in which its findings were presented. 3 (b) Explain the role of TWO advisory services available to farmers when they are considering a change in their farm management or farming system. 4 (c) Select an agricultural product for which there are overseas markets. Evaluate TWO impacts of international markets on farm businesses in that industry. 8 Question 2 Animal Management (15 marks) (a) Name ONE study of a current technique/technology which is advancing productivity in animal production systems. Outline the study s methodology and the way in which its findings were presented. 3 (b) Explain TWO potential impacts of the use of genetic engineering on an animal production system that you have studied. 4 (c) A variety of management practices are used for disease control in animals. Evaluate TWO such practices. 8 Question 3 Horticulture (15 marks) (a) Name ONE study of a technological innovation in a particular horticultural industry. Outline the study s methodology and the way in which its findings were presented. 3 (b) Explain TWO ways in which the production cycle of a nominated horticultural system may be affected by a plant s response to environmental conditions. 4 (c) Analyse TWO ways that changing markets may influence horticultural practice. 8 2 Marks Question 4 Innovation and Diversification (15 marks) (a) Name ONE study of the development and implementation of one alternative agricultural production system or technology. Outline the study s methodology and the way in which its findings were presented. 3 (b) Explain, with TWO examples, how technological innovations can help improve an existing agricultural enterprise. 4 (c) Explain TWO challenges that research has addressed, allowing the development of alternative enterprises. 8 Question 5 Plant Management (15 marks) (a) Name ONE study of the role of plant breeding or related research in advancing productivity in plant production systems. Outline the study s methodology and the way in which its findings were presented. 3 (b) Explain TWO ways in which plant density may affect the vegetative or reproductive yield of a plant production system that you have studied. 4 (c) Use a plant production system you have studied to explain how TWO environmental factors can be managed to manipulate plant production. 8 Question 6 Sustainable Land and Resource Management (15 marks) (a) Name ONE study of innovative technologies or practices that are assisting with the conservation and efficient use of water in agricultural production systems. Outline the study s methodology and the way in which its findings were presented. 3 (b) Explain TWO ways in which water quality and/or water supply are important issues in sustainable land and resource management. 4 (c) Analyse TWO strategies that can be used to improve sustainability in agriculture. 8 End of paper 3 BLANK PAGE 4 Board of Studies NSW 2002

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