Questions and Answers from the Illustration Study

Questions

1. Identify the implement illustrated above. (1 mark)
2. Name the parts labeled E, F, G, and H. (2 marks)
   • E
   • F
   • G
   • H
3. State three ways in which the depth of ploughing can be increased when using the implement above. (3 marks)

Answers

1. Disc plough. (1 mark)
   • E – Beam
   • F – Depth/furrow wheel
   • G – Disk blade
   • H – Scraper (2 marks)
   • Adjusting by raising the depth wheel.
   • Adjusting the angle of the discs.
   • Lengthening the top link.
   • Adding weight to the plough beam. (3 marks)