This question was not very popular among the candidates and those who attempted it performed poorly. They did not know the steps adopted in collecting salt and only a few managed to stumble into some points in the ‘c’ part of the question. They were expected to give the following answers:
(a) (i) collecting mud impregnated with salt;
(ii) pouring water on mud to produce the brine;
(iii) sieving the brine;
(iv) boiling the brine.
(b) (i) Hoes
(ii) Sacks
(iii) Calabash
(iv) Metal cups
(v)
Sticks, etc.
(c)
(i) Salt was used as an antiseptic;
(ii)
it was used in treating sore eyes;
(ii) it was used in treating stomach ache;
(iv) it was used in treating sore throat;
(v) it was used in cleaning teeth;
(vi)
it was used in treating animals. |
