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WAEC Agricultural Science 2014 Question 4

Question 4

Farm Machinery and Mechanisation

The function of the seed-tube of a seed drill is to

  1. A.transport seeds from the metering device to the furrow opener.
  2. B.control the rate of placement of seeds in the soil.
  3. C.cover seeds placed in the soil.
  4. D.open the soil for seed placement.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (transport seeds from the metering device to the furrow opener.)

Explanation

The seed tube carries seeds from the metering unit down to the furrow.