Agricultural Machinery (Leaving Cert Agricultural Science): Quizzes
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What is the primary function of a plough in soil cultivation?
What is the primary function of a plough in soil cultivation?
Inverting the top soil layer
Which soil problem does a subsoiler specifically address?
Which soil problem does a subsoiler specifically address?
Soil compaction
What distinctive feature identifies a subsoiler?
What distinctive feature identifies a subsoiler?
Heavy pointed tines
How does a harrow differ from a plough in operation?
How does a harrow differ from a plough in operation?
Works on surface only
Why is a roller particularly important for cereal crops?
Why is a roller particularly important for cereal crops?
It creates a firm seedbed
What key advantage do seed drills have over broadcasting?
What key advantage do seed drills have over broadcasting?
They improve germination rates
Which three functions does a combine harvester perform?
Which three functions does a combine harvester perform?
Reaping, threshing, winnowing
What does winnowing do in a combine harvester?
What does winnowing do in a combine harvester?
Separates grain from chaff
How does a mower conditioner prepare grass for faster drying?
How does a mower conditioner prepare grass for faster drying?
By passing it through two rollers
What shapes can bales produced by a baler take?
What shapes can bales produced by a baler take?
Round or square shapes