(a) State three uses each of specimens A (RAKE), C (SHOVEL), and D (CUTLASS)
(b) Describe Specimen E (WHEELBARROW).
(C) State three ways of maintaining Specimen E.
Explanation
(a) Uses of specimens A(Rake), C (Shovel) and D (Cutlass)
A (Rake)
- removing rubbish from the farm
- levelling of soil surface-breaking soil lump into smaller particles
- spreading grains and beans When sun-drying
- Covering vegetable seeds when broadcasted
- spreading manure-removing stones from seedbeds
C(Shovel)
- transferring soil from one place to another
- light weeding on the farm
- loading materials into wheelbarrow
- making mounds/heaps/ridges
- removing stones and rubbish
- mixing soil and cement together in Constructing farm buildings
- harvesting of root/tuber crops
- excavation or digging of the soil
- making garden paths
- levelling the ground
D (Cutlass)
- clearing and slashing bushes
- planting/sowing
- felling trees
- digging holes for the fixing of fence poles
- havesting crops like coconut, banana, pineapple, sugarcane
- light digging like transplanting
- for weeding
- pruning tree crops
(b) Description of specimen E (Wheelbarrow)
- Consists of a large metal basin/container
- Has a metal wheel which is made of steel bearing and rubber tyre
- Has two short legs at the back for support while resting on the ground
- Has two long handles for pulling and pushing
(C) Ways of maintaining specimenE (Wheelbarrow)
- Wash and dry/clean after use
- Check the tyre pressure and inflate when necessary
- Tighten loose bolts and nuts regularly
- Paint the metal parts
- Store in a cool, dry place
- Lubricate moving parts/wheel bearing
- Replace damaged parts