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1999 WAEC Agricultural Science Practical (a) State two functions each of specimens D (Hoe), E (Rake), F (Pliers), G (Axe), and...

Agricultural Science
WAEC 1999

(a) State two functions each of specimens D (Hoe), E (Rake), F (Pliers), G (Axe), and H (Hand Trowel)

(b) State one method of maintaining each of specimens D, É, F, G, and H
 

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Explanation

(a) Functions and uses of specimens:

  • Specimen D - hoe : weeding, harvesting. making heaps or ridges/tillage or irrigation furrow., for transplanting or planting
  • Specimen E- rake: - clearing and packing plant debris or trash or stones; spreading or levelling soil., breaking up of small soil clods or pulverising
  • Specimen F- Pliers: -Cutting wires, holding or handing of bolts and nuts, gripping firmly and twisting wires.
  • Specimen G - axe: - is used for cutting wood, for felling trees slicing woods or splitting woods, and stumping.
  • Specimen H - hand trowel., is used for transplanting seedlings. light digging of soil., application of fertilizers/manures., light weeding - planting, mixing soil and fertilizer

(b) Methods of maintenance:

Specimen D-hoe:

  • clean steel or metal blade after use,
  • wash and dry
  • keep away from attack by termites (if wooden handle).,
  • store in a cool and dry place
  • sharpen blunt blades.
  • oil metal part/blade and replace damaged parts.

Specimen E-rake:

  • clean and wipe wash and dry after use
  • keep wooden handle away from termites attack
  • straighten bent prongs.,
  • oil metal part.
  • store in a cool dry place or farm store 
  • Replace damage part 

Specimen F -Pliers:

  • oil or grease metal part or moveable joints.,
  • Store in a cool dry place or tool box.

Specimen G - Axe;

  • wipe steel blade clean after use or wash and dry.
  • keep wooden handle from termites' attack.,
  • Sharpen blunt blades.,
  • Store in a cool dry place
  • oil metal blade.

Specimen H-hand trowel:

  • clean and wipe dry after use or wash and dry
  • keep away from attack by termites if wooden handle.
  • oil metal part.

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