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1997 WAEC Agricultural Science Practical (a) identify specimens A, B, C, D, E, and F. Specimen A;      Specimen...

Agricultural Science
WAEC 1997

(a) identify specimens A, B, C, D, E, and F.

Specimen A;      Specimen B,          Specimen C;              Specimen D;     Specimen E;     Specimen F;

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(b) State one use of each of the specimens in agriculture.

(c) State two maintenance practices for each of specimens D, E, and F.

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Explanation

(a) ldentification of Specimens;

  • Specimen A - hammer,
  • B - spanner;
  • C- file;
  • D -watering can;
  • E - wheel barrow;
  • F- hand trowel.

(b) Uses of specimens-

Specimen A:

  • for straightening damaged or bent components of farm implements;
  • for driving nails into the wooden parts of farm structures and equipment.
  • the ballpoint is used for riveting.
  • the Pronged end is used for removing nails from wood.

Specimen B:

  • for tightening of bolts and nuts of farm implements
  • for loosening of bolts and nuts of farm implements

Specimen C:

  • for sharpening blades of farm tools
  • for Smoothening rough surfaces of farm implements.

Specimen D: 

  • used for watering vegetables or seedlings in nurseries (irrigation)
  • for applying liquid fertilizers
  • used for watering cement blocks which are used for constructing am house.

Specimen E:

  • for transporting farm produce and farm inputs
  • transporting manure from livestock pens to the field

Specimen F:

  • is used for transplanting.
  • for fertilizer application.
  • used for nursery practices
  • light cultivation/ weeding.
  • digging holes for planting.
  • sampling soil/mixing soil.

(c) Maintenance practices:

Specimen D:

  • wash and keep dry/clean after use to prevent rusting,
  • hang upside down.
  • keep the nozzles free from blockages.
  • store /keep in a cool, dry place,

Specimen E:

  • clean after use /wash and dry,
  • grease/lubricate the wheel joints,
  • tighten bolts on wheels properly,
  • replace worn-out parts,
  • store/keep in a Cool dry place,
  • paint when necessary.

Specimen F:

  • clean, wash and dry after use,
  • straighten bent blade,
  • sharpen the blunt blade,
  • store in a termite-free area,
  • store in a cool, dry place

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