TOOLS USES AND DEFECTS WEEK 3 Q1

2. A.      How to Use a Garden Hoe: Understanding Basic Gardening Tools

3. What is the first step in using a garden hoe?

• • a) Start digging deep holes

• • b) Hold the handle with both hands

• • c) Water the soil first

• • d) Wear gloves only

1. A.      How to Use a Garden Hoe: Understanding Basic Gardening Tools

2. Why should you maintain a comfortable grip on the hoe?

• • a) To make it look nice

• • d) To keep the tool clean

• • c) To impress others

• • d) To avoid hand fatigue and work safely

1. A.      How to Use a Garden Hoe: Understanding Basic Gardening Tools

2. At what angle should you move the hoe through the soil?

• • a) A shallow angle

• • b) A steep angle

• • c) A right angle

• • d) A vertical angle

1. A.      How to Use a Garden Hoe: Understanding Basic Gardening Tools

2. What is the purpose of pushing or pulling the hoe through soil?

• • a) To plant seeds

• • b) To water the plant

• • c) To decorate the garden

• • d) To cut weeds below the surface

1. A.      How to Use a Garden Hoe: Understanding Basic Gardening Tools

2. What should you aim to cut with the hoe?

• • a) Tree roots

• • d) Soil only

• • b) Weeds just below the surface

• • c) Rocks

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   B. How to Use a Shovel Safely and Effectively

2. What is the purpose of gripping the shaft closer to the blade?
   
   
   

• 1. a) To make the shovel heavier

• 1. b) To help guide and control the shovel

• 1. d) To clean the shovel

• 1. c) To make the handle longer

B. How to Use a Shovel Safely and Effectively

Which part of the shovel should you hold with one hand first?

• a) The blade

• b) The shaft

• c) The D-shaped handle

• d) The material

2. B. How to Use a Shovel Safely and Effectively

3. Why is it important to scoop up a comfortable load?
   
   
   
   

• 1. a) To save time

• 1. b) To avoid injury

• 1. c) To make a mess

• 1. d) To break the shovel

1. B. How to Use a Shovel Safely and Effectively

2. What should you do after scooping up the material?
   
   
   
   

• 1. a) Drop the shovel

• 1. d) Spin the shovel

• 1. c) Leave the shovel on the ground

• 1. d) Carry the loaded shovel to your desired location

1. B. How to Use a Shovel Safely and Effectively

2. Which step comes after thrusting the blade into the material?
   
   
   
   

• 1. a) Scoop up a load

• 1. b) Carry the shovel

• 1. c) Wash the shovel

• 1. d) Hold the handle