Which equipment distributes seed, fertilizer, and lime in swaths the width of the spreader, with settings to control the amount distributed?

• A. Sprayer
• B. Drop Spreader
• C. Bow Saw
• D. Grape Hoe

Answer: (B)

The idea being tested is using equipment that distributes granular materials in a narrow, precise strip with a controllable amount. A drop spreader does exactly this: material from a hopper is released through a small opening so it drops straight down, creating a swath that is essentially the width of the spreader itself. The rate can be tuned with settings on the spreader to control how much seed, fertilizer, or lime is distributed per area. A sprayer, by contrast, applies liquids through nozzles and isn’t used for granular materials in narrow strips. The bow saw and grape hoe are hand tools for cutting or weeding, not for spreading granular materials.