Paper 2 · Farming Systems
Which set of factors limits the way land can be used for farming in Zimbabwe?
ARainfall amount, soil depth, temperature and the slope of the land
BDistance to the market, the state of the road and the price of diesel
CHousehold size, the schooling of the farmer and the labour available
DThe maize price, the cost of fertiliser and the bank lending rate
Explanation: Land use is fixed first by what the environment allows. Rainfall and temperature decide which crops will ripen, soil depth decides what roots can be supported, and a steep slope forces grazing or forestry instead of arable cropping. The other sets are economic and social factors, which affect profit but not what the land itself can carry.
Derived from ZIMSEC Agriculture 5034/2 Paper 2, November 2015, Q1