Question 2
The diagrams below illustrate some farm tools. Study them and answer the questions that follow.
(a) Identify each of the farm tools labelled A, B and C. (3 marks)
(b) State two uses each of the farm tools labelled A, B and C. (6 marks)
(c) Name the parts labelled I and II in diagram C. (2 marks)
(d) Give four general ways of maintaining the farm tools labelled A and C. (4 marks)
Observation
Question 2 was the most popular among candidates. Majority of them were able to identify the farm tools, state their uses and maintenance practices. However, some candidates could not differentiate between a spade and a shovel.
The expected answers include:
2. (a) Identification of farm tools
A – Rake
B – Head pan
C – Spade
(b) Uses of farm tools
A (Rake)
For
- levelling the soil
- removing stones and rubbish from seed bed
- covering seeds with soil
- spreading manure on seed beds
- breaking large soil lumps into fine particles
- spreading/turning farm produce e.g. seeds, grains during drying
B (Head pan)
For
- carrying agrochemicals
- carrying and mixing manure/fertilizers
- collection of harvested crops
- carrying farm inputs and outputs
- carrying water
- transporting plant seedlings during transplanting
C (Spade)
For
- lifting the soil
- turning soil/mixing cement and soil
- levelling soil surface
- digging holes when transplanting
- ridging
- weeding
(c) Name of parts in diagram C (Spade)
I – Wooden/metal handle/handle
II – Blade/metal blade
(d) Ways of maintaining the farm tools labelled A (Rake) and C (Spade)
- Wash and dry after use/clean after use
- Replace worn-out parts
- Sharpen metal blades
- Straighten bent metal blades
- Store in a cool, dry place
- Keep wooden handles away from termites
- Rub the metal parts with oil/grease to avoid rusting