Study specimens I (WHEELBARROW), J (FILE), K (PALM OIL) and L (COTTON LINT) carefully and answer the following questions.
(a) (i) Give two uses each of specimens I and J
(ii) State two general ways of maintaining specimens I and J
(b) (i) Give the botanical names of the crops from which, each of specimens K and L were obtained
(ii) Outline the steps involved in the traditional method of producing specimen K
Explanation
(a)(I) Uses of specimens I and J
Specimen I (Wheelbarrow) -
- For transporting farm inputs e.g. seeds, seedlings, feeds, fertilizer around a farm
- For transporting farm produce e.g. harvested crops, animal produce
- For carrying farm tools and working materials around a farm
- For carrying farm refuse out of the farm
Specimen J (File) -
- For sharpening blade of farm tools
- For smoothening rough surfaces of farm implements
(iI) General ways of maintaining specimens I (Wheelbarrow) and J (File) -
- Clean after use/wash and dry after use
- Replace worn-out parts
- Store/keep in cool, dry place
- Paint/greases to prevent rusting of metal parts
- Keep wooden handle away from termites
(b) (i) Botanical names of crops from which specimens K(Palm oil) and L (Cotton lint) were obtained
- Specimen K: Elaeis guincensis
- Specimen L: Gossypium spp/ Any specific species
(ii) Steps involved in the traditional method of producing specimen K( Palm oil) -
- Boil the fruits
- Pound the boiled fruits in a mortar
- Add water to the mixture
- Stir the mixture vigorously
- Wash and remove the fibre/nuts
- Separate the oil from water by floatation
- Boil the crude liquid
- Separate the oil from water
- Re-heat the oil to eliminate any trace of water by evaporation