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What do you understand by the term “Child development”?

Answer:
Child development is the gradual process through which children grow physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially from infancy to adulthood. It involves changes in the child’s body, behavior, thinking, and abilities.

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State and explain four types of immunization.

BCG Vaccine: Protects against tuberculosis.

• Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV): Prevents poliomyelitis (polio).

• DPT Vaccine: Protects against diphtheria, whooping cough (pertussis), and tetanus.

• Measles Vaccine: Prevents measles infection in children.
  
  
  

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State and explain the three aspects of child development.

Answer:

1. Physical Development: Growth in body size, height, weight, muscles, and coordination of movements.

2. Mental (Cognitive) Development: Development of the child’s ability to think, reason, remember, and solve problems.

3. Social and Emotional Development: The child’s ability to form relationships, express emotions, and adapt to social rules and behaviors.
   
   

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List seven conditions necessary for child development. Explain one.
Conditions:

1. Good nutrition

2. Proper health care

3. Parental love and care

4. Education and learning opportunities

5. Safe and clean environment

6. Adequate rest and sleep

7. Social interaction and play

Explanation (example – Good nutrition):
A balanced diet provides the nutrients needed for proper growth of the body and development of the brain, keeping the child healthy and active.

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Define immunization.

Immunization is the process of protecting a person from diseases by administering vaccines that help the body develop resistance to infections.

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How were agricultural produce packaged in ancient times? Mention four..

Answer:
In ancient times, agricultural produce was packaged using natural materials such as:

1. Baskets made from palm fronds or reeds

2. Clay pots

3. Animal skins or hides

4. Wooden boxes or calabashes
   
   

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Explain any two (2) characteristics of agricultural produce which determines their packaging criteria.

1. Perishability: Perishable goods like fruits and vegetables need airtight or refrigerated packaging to prevent spoilage.

2. Fragility: Delicate produce such as eggs or tomatoes require cushioned or padded packaging to avoid damage during handling and transport.
   
   

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(a) Why is it important to package farm produce? Give two (2) reasons.

1. To protect the produce from damage, contamination, and spoilage.

2. To make handling, storage, and transportation easier and safer.
   
   

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(b) Identify four (4) criteria for packaging agricultural products.

1. Answer:

   1. Nature of the product (perishable or non-perishable)

   2. Distance to be transported

   3. Cost and availability of packaging materials

   4. Market or consumer preference
      
      

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