(a) Describe briefly each of specimens G (CUTLASS), H (HOE), and l (SHORT HANDLE SICKLE)
(b) State two uses of each of specimens G, H, and I
(c) State three ways of maintaining the specimens in (a) and (b)
Explanation
(a) Description of Specimens G. H and I
Specimen G (Cutlass)
- Has a long and flat metal blade
- One edge of the metal blade is sharp while the other edge is blunt
- Has a short wooden/rubber/metal handle at one end of the blade
Specimen H (Hoe)
- Has a long wooden/metal handle of variable length
- Has a metal blade which could be triangular or circular or rectangular in shape
- Metal blade is attached to one end of the handle b ns of a slim pointed metal projection
Specimen I (Short handle Sickíe)
- Has a curved metal blade
- The edge which is curved inside is sharp while the other edge is blunt
- Has a short wooden handle attached to one end of the curved metal blade.
(b) Uses of Specimens G, H, and I;
Specimen G (CUTLASS) -
- For weeding
- For pruning
- Use for clearing the bush/slashing/brushing
- For cutting woods
- For planting
- For harvesting
- For transplanting
- Digging holes
Specimen H (HOE):
- Used for making ridges or heaps/seedbeds/mounds
- For weeding
- Planting or sowing seeds
- For harvesting
- Digging holes
- For loosening/turning the soil
Specimen I (SHORT HANDLE SICKLE);
- Used for harvesting cereals such as rice
- Used for cutting forage grasses for livestock.
- For weeding
(c) Ways of maintaining the specimens
- Sharpen the metal blades
- Wash and dry/clean after use
- Rub the metal blade with oil/grease to prevent rusting
- Keep the tools in a termite-free store to prevent the Wooden handles from damage
- Store in a cool, dry place after use
- Repair/replace damaged parts
- Straighten blades if bent