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What is the primary function of a hoe in cultivation?
What is the primary function of a hoe in cultivation?
- Breaking and turning over soil
- Weeding and cultivating soil (correct)
- Delivering water directly to roots
- Leveling and smoothing soil
Which mechanized tool is used for planting seeds?
Which mechanized tool is used for planting seeds?
- Plow
- Cultivator
- Tractor
- Seeder (correct)
What is the purpose of a trowel in cultivation?
What is the purpose of a trowel in cultivation?
- Watering plants
- Transplanting and mixing soil (correct)
- Applying pesticides and fertilizers
- Pruning plants
Which equipment is used for breaking up and aerating soil?
Which equipment is used for breaking up and aerating soil?
What is the primary function of a rake in cultivation?
What is the primary function of a rake in cultivation?
Which equipment is used for distributing water to plants?
Which equipment is used for distributing water to plants?
What is the primary function of a pruning shear in cultivation?
What is the primary function of a pruning shear in cultivation?
Which equipment is used for applying mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds?
Which equipment is used for applying mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds?
Flashcards
Hoe
Hoe
A tool used to remove unwanted plants (weeds) and loosen the soil around crops.
Seeder
Seeder
A machine that precisely plants seeds into the soil.
Trowel
Trowel
Used to carefully plant seedlings and mix soil amendments.
Rototiller
Rototiller
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Rake
Rake
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Sprinkler system
Sprinkler system
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Pruning shear
Pruning shear
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Mulcher
Mulcher
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Study Notes
Tools Used in Cultivation
- Hand tools:
- Hoe: used for weeding and cultivating soil
- Rake: used for leveling and smoothing soil
- Trowel: used for transplanting and mixing soil
- Pruning shears: used for pruning plants
- Mechanized tools:
- Tractor: used for plowing, cultivating, and planting
- Plow: used for breaking and turning over soil
- Cultivator: used for loosening and aerating soil
- Seeder: used for planting seeds
- Specialized tools:
- Irrigation equipment: used for watering plants
- Sprayers: used for applying pesticides and fertilizers
- Measuring tools: used for measuring soil pH, moisture, and temperature
Equipment Used in Cultivation
- Soil preparation equipment:
- Rototiller: used for breaking up and aerating soil
- Disk harrow: used for breaking up clods and leveling soil
- Leveler: used for leveling and smoothing soil
- Irrigation equipment:
- Sprinkler systems: used for distributing water to plants
- Drip irrigation systems: used for delivering water directly to roots
- Pumps: used for pumping water to irrigation systems
- Crop management equipment:
- Planters: used for planting seeds and transplanting seedlings
- Mulchers: used for applying mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds
- Harvesting equipment: used for gathering and collecting crops
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Test your knowledge of hand tools, mechanized tools, and specialized equipment used in agriculture, including soil preparation, irrigation, and crop management. Learn about the different types of tools and equipment used in cultivation.
