What term refers to an apparatus consisting of a hopper, a metering device, directing the granules to the specific target area such as row, bank, bed, or base of plants?

What term refers to an apparatus consisting of a hopper, a metering device, directing the granules to the specific target area such as row, bank, bed, or base of plants?

• A. Granular application
• B. Sprayer nozzle
• C. Liquid transfer
• D. Dusting system

Answer: (A)

Granular application refers to equipment designed to apply solid granules rather than liquids. An apparatus like this includes a hopper to hold the material, a metering device to control the rate of flow, and a system that directs the granules precisely to the target area—such as along a row, across a bank, into a bed, or at the base of plants. This precise placement helps ensure uniform coverage and minimizes waste or drift. The other options describe systems for liquids or powders rather than solid granules: a sprayer nozzle handles liquid sprays, a dusting system is for fine powders, and liquid transfer deals with liquids. So the correct term for a setup that moves granules from a hopper through a metering device to a specific area is granular application.

Granular application refers to equipment designed to apply solid granules rather than liquids. An apparatus like this includes a hopper to hold the material, a metering device to control the rate of flow, and a system that directs the granules precisely to the target area—such as along a row, across a bank, into a bed, or at the base of plants. This precise placement helps ensure uniform coverage and minimizes waste or drift. The other options describe systems for liquids or powders rather than solid granules: a sprayer nozzle handles liquid sprays, a dusting system is for fine powders, and liquid transfer deals with liquids. So the correct term for a setup that moves granules from a hopper through a metering device to a specific area is granular application.