Questions Agriculture

1. Anape, Maria Kristina L. Mrs. Nocon
BBTLED HE 2-1 Agri-Fishery
SHORT QUIZ
1. Explain briefly the importance of nematology in Agriculture.
ANSWER: Nematodes' Importance in Agricultural Systems Nematodes play an
important role in a range of soil functions. Nematodes can improve nutrient
mineralization and act as biological control agents in agricultural settings.
2. What is the most traditional business among Filipinos?
ANSWER: Sari-sari store business is probably the most common and traditional
small business in the Philippines.
3. What part in the world consume more chicken?
ANSWER: America
4. Give the five types of Fishing.
ANSWER: Seining, Longline/Longlining, Handline/Handlining, Trapping, Trawling
5. What do you call branch of agriculture that produces mushroom?
ANSWER: Mushroom Cultivation
6. What do you call a micro scoping seed acting like a reproductive agent?
ANSWER: Spores
7. It contains ceresin, what do you call this row silk?
ANSWER: Silk
8. Explain briefly how to improve plant seed quality.
ANSWER: By developing of hybrid seed varieties that can adapt to unfavorable
climatic conditions and are resistant to a range of pests and diseases are at the
forefront of the seed industry in improving crop. We can also include some
classical ways of seed improvement for example is coating, pelleting, priming,
and a production of artificial seeds.
9. A side from physical weathering, name the three other braking of rocks.
ANSWER: Organic weathering | Mechanical weathering | Chemical weathering
10. Who is Stephen Moulton Boldcok?
ANSWER: Stephen Moulton Boldcok is best known for his Babcock test in
determining dairy butterfat in milk processing, for cheese processing, and for the

2. "single-grain experiment" that led to the development of nutritional science as a
recognized discipline.
11.Give the scope of Agronomy.
ANSWER:
1. Identification of proper season for cultivation
2. Proper methods of cultivation
3. Development of vast knowledge about time, method, and quantity of fertilizer
and herbicide application
4. New practices developed for higher productivity
5. Advancement of knowledge and better understanding of plant environment
6. Maintaining ecological balance
12.Give at least two challenges in plant breeding.
ANSWER:
1. Climate change is increasing risks associated with crop production.
2. The world population is growing significantly and is predicted to be > 9 billion
by 2050.
13.Give the two important components of Agricultural extension.
ANSWER:
1. Dissemination of practical information, including on improved seeds, soil
quality, tools, water management, crop protection, agricultural practices and
livestock.
2. Application of this knowledge on the farm.
14.What is Agricultural Engineering?
ANSWER: It is a farm engineering includes farm machinery design, farm
structure site and planning, farm drainage, soil management and erosion control,
water supply and irrigation, rural electricity, and farm product processing.
15.What is entomology?
ANSWER: Entomology is the scientific study of insects, the world's most
abundant and diverse organisms.