A granular spreader consists of which two main components?

• A. Hopper and metering device
• B. Tank and pump
• C. Nozzle and screen
• D. Valve and output

Answer: (A)

Granular spreaders work by storing granules and then releasing them at a controlled rate. The hopper is the storage bin where the granular material is loaded and held as you apply it. The metering device is what precisely controls how much material is released from the hopper at any moment, which sets the application rate and helps achieve uniform coverage as you move across the turf.

Other options describe parts you’d find on liquid spray systems (tank and pump, nozzle and screen) or general flow-control components (valve and output), which aren’t the core elements that define a granular spreader’s operation. So the combination of hopper for storage and metering device for controlled release is what makes a granular spreader function.