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YAM HARVESTING AND STORAGE

Section Y3E

Storage facilities

Y3E01

What is the most important design feature of a yam storage facility?

A.
Location near a water source
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B.
Good ventilation and protection from rain
C.
Painted bright colors
D.
Connected to electricity

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Y3E02

Which traditional yam storage method is used in parts of Southeast Asia?

A.
Burial in dry sand
B.
Suspension in flowing rivers
C.
Storage in trees
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D.
Storage in underground pits lined with rice straw

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Y3E03

What feature helps regulate temperature in traditional yam barns?

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A.
Thatched roof and raised, slatted shelves
B.
Solar-powered cooling system
C.
Underground construction
D.
Computerized climate control

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Y3E04

How are yams typically arranged in traditional storage structures?

A.
Piled randomly in large heaps
B.
Buried individually
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C.
Tied or placed on shelves in single layers
D.
Submerged in barrels of water

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Y3E05

What adaptations are made to yam storage facilities in areas with termite problems?

A.
Storage over standing water
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B.
Treatment of wooden structures or use of termite-resistant materials
C.
Keeping lights on 24 hours per day
D.
Playing ultrasonic sounds

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Y3E06

What consideration is important when designing a commercial yam storage facility?

A.
Must be painted blue
B.
Must be facing magnetic north
C.
Must be within sight of a body of water
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D.
Must accommodate inspection, sorting, and rotation of stock

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Y3E07

What traditional practice improves pest management in yam storage structures?

Correct Answer
A.
Using smoke or plant materials with pest-repellent properties
B.
Performing weekly religious ceremonies
C.
Painting geometric patterns on the exterior
D.
Storing only during full moons

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Y3E08

Which feature is recommended for modern yam storage facilities in humid tropical regions?

A.
Completely sealed environment
B.
Direct exposure to sunlight
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C.
Forced air ventilation system
D.
Submersion in mineral oil

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Y3E09

How does yam arrangement affect storage success in traditional yam barns?

A.
Yams must be arranged alphabetically by variety name
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B.
Yams should be arranged to allow air circulation between tubers
C.
Yams must be stacked at least 12 layers high
D.
Yams should be arranged by color from light to dark

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