(a) (i) identify specimen H, I, J and K [4 marks]
(ii) State two uses of each of specimens J and k [4 marks]
(iii) State three general ways of maintaining specimens H and I [3 marks]
(iv) State four precautions to be taken when using specimen J [4 marks]
Explanation
(a)(i) identification of Specimens H, I, J and K: Specimens: H- Shears |-Sickle J- Knapsack sprayer K-Wheelbarrow
(ii) Uses of Specimens J and K
Specimen J (Knapsack sprayer):
- Used for spraying insecticides/fungicides/pesticides.
- Used for spraying herbicides.
- Used for light irrigation/watering of vegetable beds.
- Used for spraying liquid fertilizers/foliar application of liquid fertilizer.
- Used for spraying disinfectants on livestock houses and structure.
Specimen K (Wheel barrow): -
- Used for carrying farm inputs,
- Used for carrying farm outputs/products.
- Used to dispose farm debrics and waste.
- Used for carrying materials for building farm structures.
(iii) General ways of maintaining Specimens H (Shears) and I(Sickle):
- Wash and dry after use clean after use.
- Store in a cool, dry place.
- Sharpen blades regularly.
- Grease/lubricate metal blades before storage.
- Keep wooden handles away from termites.
- Replace worn-out parts.
(iv) Precautions to be taken when using Specimen J.
- Use protective clothing when spraying.
- Do not smoke., eat or drink when spraying.
- Do not use it when it is windy.
- Do not spray against the wind direction.
- After use, always wash hands and face before attempting to eat, drink or smoke.
- Never blow to clear the blocked nozzle with the mouth.
- Clean or wash all protective clothing after use.
- Dispose of all empty Containers safely into dug pits.
- Wear a nose mask
- Do not point the spray in the direction sprayer of persons, animal,s or food items.
- Use separate sprayer for different chemicals to avoid mask contamination.