Agriculture Test

1. Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
MIMAROPA Region
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF ORIENTAL MINDORO
PORFIRIO G. COMIA MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Barcenaga, Naujan
FIRST PERIODICAL TEST
TLE 6 AGRICULTURE
I. Write True if the statement is correct and False if it is incorrect.
1. Waste of animals and plants can be used as fertilizer.
2. Trees cannot serve as windbreakers during typhoons and storms, thus, reducing the destruction of
home and agricultural crops.
3. Skills in planting include knowing the scientific ways of planting, propagating, and caring for trees.
4.Trees can provide various benefits to our environment.
5. Bamboo tree and Acacia are examples of fruit - bearing trees.
6.Tools and equipment in gardening have only common uses and that is to dig and loose soil.
7. Before preparing the seed plot for planting, type of soil should be first considered.
8. The iron parts of garden tools must be oiled, greased or painted when they are to be stored for a
long time.
9. To have a healthy and bountiful harvest, choosing of the best place for planting is the last thing
that should be considered.
10. Harvesting is the picking of fruits in their season when they are ready to be sold or eaten.
II. Match Column A with Column B. Write the letter of the correct answer.
Column A Column B
11. trowel A. Used to transfer soil plants and other materials.
12. shovel B. Long-handled tool having a bar at one end with teeth
13. wheelbarrow in it.
14. hoe C. With a curved blade used for loosening the ground
15. rake and taking up small plants.
16. pieces of bamboo D. Used in digging and loosening hard - dry soil. It has
a thin blade across the end.
E. A broad scoop attached to a handle.
F. Used in watering the plants.
G. Used as fences of seed boxes and plots to protect
plants from being destroyed by animals.
III. Choose the letter with the correct answer.
17. Tools are means to successful planting. Here are some ways to take care of the tool except for
one.
A. Clean or wash the tools after use before keeping.
B. Clean the metal with water and keep it directly.
C. Sharpen the tools so that they will be in good condition.
D. None of the above.
18. In preparing the seed plot for planting, which should be followed?

2. A. Use measuring tool in preparing the plot.
B. Dig the soil around the seed plot and raise it about 6 cm.
C. Remove the dirt in the soil like dried leaves and stones.
D. All of the above
19. Proper care of plants and soil is necessary for healthy and bountiful harvest. Which one does not
belong to the group?
A. Choose a place where there is obstruction for the trees to grow.
B. Choose the seeds that best suit the season and the soil.
C. Put sufficient fertilizers in the soil.
D. Take care of the soil and the plant regularly.
20. In seed germination, small seeds are sown in a ________ before setting them out in the field.
A. plastic trays B. pots C. bottles D. A and B are correct
21. Method of planting where the seeds or parts of the plants are directly planted in the soil.
A. Indirect Planting C. Direct Planting
B. Scientific Planting D. None of the above
22. The following are the methods in transferring plants except __________.
A. Dibbling Method C. Whole Digging Method
B. Cone-shaped Method D. Triangular Digging Method
23. Since pests and diseases are enemies of plants, they must be eliminated by means of ______.
A. Maintaining total cleanliness in the surrounding of the plants.
B. Watering the plants every after two days.
C. Take care of the place where pest and insects live
D. A and B are correct.
24. Fertilizers come from nitrate soda, sulphate of ammonia, nitrate, urea and others.
A. Organic Fertilizers C. Plain Fertlizers
B. Inorganic Fertilizers D. Home-made Fertilizers
25. Fertilizers can be added to the crops in different ways, except for one.
A. Broadcasting B. Top Dressing C. Underground Dressing D. Foliar Dressing
IV. Put a check (√) on practices that is correct and (X) if it is an incorrect practices.
26. Seller should pack fruits properly in good containers to maintain their freshness and to and to
avoid cuts, bruises and blemishes.
27. In computing cost of profit, sum up all the expenses incurred and deduct to the total amount
earned in selling.
28. The more stocks in a pond, the more income you can have.
29. When products are sold during the peak season, the price tends to be higher.
30. In planting fruit trees, choose seeds that come from fruit trees with good form.
31. Grafting is a process where a ring bark on a large branch is removed; the inner surface is scraped
lightly then wrapped with moist soil and covered with plastic sheets andsecured tightly on both
ends with twine.
32. Animal raising is one of the sources of livelihood of many Filipino families.
V. Choose the letter with the correct answer.
33. Backyard fish raising is important because_______________.
A. It is a source of family income.
B. It can contribute to the economic growth of the community.
C. It can serve as the beginning of a big business.
D. All of the above.
34. The following were the basic requirements for a successful backyard fishpond except one.
A. Availability of suitable fish stocks C. Knowledge of source of feeds
B. Supply of fresh water D. Knowledge of pool construction

3. 35. The following were the causes of fish disease except one.
A. Presence of bacteria, virus, parasites or algae.
B. Absence of natural food leading to nutritional deficiencies.
C. Lack or excess of oxygen and presence of pesticides.
D. None of the above.
36. What practices should be considered for health and safety practices in taking care of animals.
A. Have all tools and equipment needed in raising animals.
B. Always wear non-working clothes in taking care of animals.
C. Animals' house should no be well - ventilated.
D. B and C are correct.
37. The following are factors that should be considered in choosing animals to raise, except___.
A. Your goal or your objective. C. Housing for the animals.
B. The color of the animals D. The climate in your place.
38. The size of the fish that is just right to harvest - averaging about _____grams each.
A. 69 grams B. 80 grams C. 50 grams D. 40 grams
39. Method of harvesting fish that is commonly used by fisherman who catch fish on brooks or
streams.
A. Use of taklob C. Use of net
B. Use of baited hook and line D. Use of bangka
40. A kind of selling of fish through kilo, by piece or small batches.
A. Wholesale Selling C. Ramble Selling
B. Retail Selling D. None of the above
41. Duck eggs can be made into ___________.
A. salted eggs B. A and C is correct C. balut D. None of the abo
42. How many days of incubation inorder for the duck's egg can be made into "balut"?
A. 18 to 20 days B. 20 to 25 days C. 25 to 30 days D. None of the above
43. Method of propagating trees wherein an uncut branch or a shoot touches the ground or soil and
develops roots and becomes an independent plant.
A. Marcotting B. Cuttings C. Rhizomes D. Layering
44. First woman from La Castellana who was awarded as Outstanding Organic Tilapia Grower in
Negros Occidental.
A. Erlinda Alibo B. Rosalinda Gaquit C. Dory Nacional D. None of the above
45. A multi- awarde proprietor who is known as the "King of Lettuce". Used the mixture of coco
fibers and rice husks instead of soil in growing lettuce. His farm has been a world-class standard of
hygiene and health sanitation.
A. Renato T. Buenviaje C. Lyndon Tan
B. Moises M. Padilla D. Carlos Marie Tan
46. A public servant and a Philippine Coconut Administrator who started raising sows in the early
1980's. His small piggery eventually became a commercial hog farm, a major supplier of high quality
breeders for hog farmers and backyard growers.
A. Renato T. Buenviaje C. Lyndon Tan
B. Moises M. Padilla D. Oscar Garin
47. Awarded as The Oustanding Filipino Farmer of the Year by TOFARM (Top Philippine Farmers) for
influencing his fellow farmers to venture in hybrid rice which is now fast becoming a major crop in
Isabela.
A. Renato T. Buenviaje C. Mamerto Rarangol
B. Moises M. Padilla D. Carlos Marie Tan
48 - 50. Compute the Income Statement of Mr. John Sebastian.
Cost of Seeds P 1, 300.00 Income from Selling of Seedlings P 4, 865.00
Cost of Labor P 1, 280.00 Plastic Bags/Containers P 1, 587.00
Income from Selling of Fruits P 3, 965.00 Fertilizers P 1, 050.00
Light and Water P 550.00

4. Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
MIMAROPA Region
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF ORIENTAL MINDORO
PORFIRIO G. COMIA MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Barcenaga, Naujan
TABLE OF SPECIFICATION
TLE 6 FIRST PERIODICAL TEST
OBJECTIVES
NO. OF
DAYS
TAUGHT
NO.
OF
ITEMS PERCENT
ITEM
PLACEMENT
1
Discuss the importance of planting and
propagating trees and fruit - bearing trees and
marketing seedlings. (TLE6AG - 0a - 1) 4 2 4% 2, 4
2 Uses technology in the conduct of survey to find
out the following: (TLE6AG - 0b - 2) 4 2 4% 3, 5
a
elements to be observed in planting trees and
fruit trees.
bmarket demands for fruits
c sources of fruit - bearing trees
dfamous orchard farms in the country
3 Conduct survey to identify: (TLE6AG - 0b - 3) 4 3 6% 7, 20, 31
atypes of orchard farms
b
trees appropriate for orchard gardening based
on location,
c
proper way of planting and propagating trees
and fruit - bearing trees (budding, marcotting,
grafting) 1 2% 43
dsources of fruit - bearing trees
ehow to care for seedlings
4 Prepares lay-out design of an orchard garden
using the information gathered (TLE6AG - 0c - 4) 4 1 2% 9
5 Propagating trees and fruit - bearing trees using
scientific processess (TLE6AG - 0d - 5) 4 12 24%
6, 8, 11-16,
17, 21, 22
a
identifies the appropraite tools and equipment in
plant propagation and their uses.
b
demonstrates scientific ways of propagating fruit
- bearing trees
c
observes healthy and safety measures in
propagating fruit - bearing trees
6
Perform systematic and scientific ways of caring
orchard trees / seedlings such as watering,
cultivating, preparing and applying fertilizers
(TLE6AG - 0e - 6) 4 6 12%
1, 18, 19, 23,
24, 25
7
Market fruits and seedlings (TLE6AG - 0f - 7) 4 4 8%
10, 26, 27,
29

5. 8 Develops plan for expansion of planting trees and
seedling production (TLE6AG - 0g - 8) 4 2 4% 28, 30
9 Conduct survey to identify: (TLE6AG - 0h - 9) 4
a
persons in the community whose occupation is
animal or fish raising
b
kinds of four - legged animals / fish being raised
as means of livelihood 1 2% 34
c
possible hazards that animal raising can cause
to the people and community 1 2% 36
d
ways to prevent hazards brought about by
raising animals 1 2% 35
e
market demands for animal / fish products and
by products 1 2% 41
f direct consumer and retailers 1 2% 40
g
benefits that can be derived from animal / fih
raising 1 2% 33
h
stories of successful entrepreneurs in animal/fish
raising 4 8%
44, 45, 46,
47
10
Plans for the family's animal raising (TLE6AG - 0i -
10) 2 2 4% 32, 38
11Implements plan on animal/fish raising (TLE6AG -
0i - 11) and (TLE6AG - 0j - 12) 2 2 4% 37, 39
12
Manages marketing of animal / fish
raised (TLE6AG - 0j - 13) 2 4 6% 42, 48-50
TOTAL 42 50 100%
Prepared by:
MERIAM P. MANIBO
Grade VI Teacher

6. KEY ANSWER
1T 31X
2F 32√
3T 33D
4T 34D
5F 35D
6F 36A
7T 37B
8T 38C
9F 39A
10T 40B
11C 41B
12E 42A
13A 43D
14D 44A
15B 45C
16G 46D
17B 47C
18 D 48
19A 49 Income Statement of Mr. John Sebastian
20D 50
21C Income from Selling of Fruits P 3,965.00
22D Income from Selling of Seedlings 4,865.00
23A Gross Income P 8,830.00
24B
25C Less: Operating Expenses
26√ Cost of Seeds P 1,300.00
27√ Cost of Labor 1,280.00
28X Light and Water 550.00
29X Plastic Bags 1,587.00
30 √ Fertilizers 1,050.00
5,767.0
0
NET INCOME P 3,063.00