(a) identify specimens H, I, J, K, L and M. (3 marks)
(b) State one major use of each of specimens H, I, J, K, L and M. (6 marks)
(c) State three general maintenance practices for specimens H, J, and M. (5 marks)
(d) Name one tractor-coupled implement that can perform similar functions as each of specimens H, I and K. (3 marks)
Explanation
(a) identification of specimens H, I, J, K, L and M
- Specimens H - Cutlass
- I - Hoe
- J - Shears
- K - Rake
- L - Watering can
- M - Shovel
(b) Major use of each of specimens H, I, J, K, Land M
Specimen H-(Cutlass):
- For clearing and slashing bushes
- For weeding
- For light digging like transplanting
- Planting/sowing
- Harvesting crops like coconut, banana, etc
- For digging holes for the fixing of fence poles
Specimen I -(Hoe):
- Making ridges and seedbeds for crops and vegetables
- Weeding of plants
- Harvesting of crops like groundnuts, cassava, yams
- Planting/sowing
- Mixing of fertilizer with the soil
Specimen J-(Shears):
- Trimming of hedges
- For removing dead parts or excessive branches/pruning
Specimen K- (Rake):
- Removing rubbish from the farm
- Covering vegetable seeds when broadcast
- Removing stones from seedbeds
- Leveling of soil surface
- Spreading of manure
Specimen L-(Watering Can):
- Supplying water to young seedlings in the seedbeds and nursery
- Irrigation of flowers
- Sprinkling of foliar fertilizers
Specimen M-(Shovel):
- Transferring soil from one place to another
- Harvesting of root-tuber crops
- Light weeding in the farm
- Excavation or digging of the soil
(c) General maintenance practices for specimen H (cultlass) J (Shears) and M (shovel)
- Clean after use
- Wash and dry after use
- Lubricate/oil metal part/joints before storing
- Sharpen/straighten metal blades
- Tighten the loose joint Replace worn out part
- Store in cool dry place
- Keep wooden handle away from termite
(d) Tractor-coupled implement that can perform similar functions as specimens H, l and K;
- H - Lawn mower/slasher
- I - Disc plough/Mouldboard plough/ridger
- K - Harrow or any named cultivator