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2015 WAEC Agricultural Science Practical Study specimens P ( Electric bulb) , Q (Garden fork), R (Hand trowel ) and...

Agricultural Science
WAEC 2015

Study specimens P ( Electric bulb) , Q (Garden fork), R (Hand trowel ) and S (knapsack sprayer) carefully and answer the following questions.

(a) State two uses each of specimens P, Q, and R.

(b) Mention three problems that may result from a poorly maintained specimen S.

(c) List three protective devices that should be worn by a farmer when using specimen S.

(d) State three precautions that should be taken when using specimens S.

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Explanation

(a)

  • P: It is used for lightening farmhouses, It can also be used for brooding of chicks. It can be used for candling of eggs.
  • Q: Hand Trowel: It is used to apply fertilizer, It is used to transplant seedling. It is used for nursery practices & light Weeding, t is used for digging holes for Garden fork. it is used for turning manure during compost making. - It is used for loosening the soil before transplanting. - It is used for loading manure it is used for loading hay.
  • R:It is used for transplanting seedliags for fertilizer and manure application for nursery practices and light weedings. S:It is used for spraying of insecticides, Pesticides etc. It is used for watering of Vegetable beds. It is used for spraying herbicides.

(b) The leftover chemicals make the knapsack sprayer to rust. The leftover chemical at the nozzle may block it. If it is not well drained the pipe may rust.

 

(c) Wearing of overall uniform, wearing of rain boot. Covering of the head and face with protective device eg face mask, should wear hand gloves during sprayíng.

 

(d) Operate according to instructions. Make sure you cover it very well. do not spray on a windy and raining day. pump the handle very well to Compress air to drive the spray.


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