2nd PERIODIC TEST IN HELE 6

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1. Maria planted a fruit-bearing tree in her backyard. After a few months, she noticed it
gave her family fresh fruits to eat, helped her earn money, and even made the air
cleaner around her home. What is the main benefit of planting this tree?
a. It causes good health
b. It can be a source of income
c. It can be an additional source of food
d. All of the above

2. Liza heard that a successful orchard grower in the Philippines started a dragon fruit
farm because the fruit helps with constipation, which is a common problem for people
with cerebral palsy. Who was this orchard grower?
a. Editha Aguinaldo Dacuycuy
b. Patricio Base
c. Alfredo M. Yao
d. Mimie Mildred

3. Jason is planting trees in his garden and wants to make sure the trees will grow well.
He knows that trees need the right environment to function properly. Which of the
following is most important for the biological function of the trees?

a. Appropriate temperature
b. Enough sunlight
c. Enough space
d. Minerals from the ground

4. Sarah wants to plant vegetables and needs to know what kind of soil is best for her
garden. She learns that clay loam is ideal because it holds enough nutrients for plants.
How much clay loam does rich soil have?

a. 40% c. 20%
b. 30% d. 10%

5. Ivan is planning to grow fruits in his garden, but he wants to make sure that his fruits
will be in demand in the market. Why is it important to consider the market demand for
the fruits he plans to sell?
a. Because it attracts consumers
b. Because it makes the consumer happy
c. In order to ensure success in selling fruits
d. In order to have more products

6. Lola is looking for a reliable source of fruit-bearing trees to start her own farm. Which
institution should she contact to find out more about the proper seeds and techniques for
growing fruits and vegetables?
a. Commercial Nursery
b. Agricultural Institution
 c. Bureau of Plant Industry
d. Department of Agriculture

7. Alex loves Durian, but his friends don't like it because of its strong smell. Despite this,
Durian is still a popular fruit. Why is Durian so popular in some areas?
a. Because of its aroma and strong taste
b. Because of its thorny peeling
c. Because of its appearance
d. Because of its vitamin content

8. Tita Rosa wants to start a farm where she grows both vegetables like radish and
petchay, and fruits like apples. What type of orchard farm is she setting up?
a. Fruit Orchard Farm
b. Seed Orchard Farm
c. Nut Orchard Farm
d. Flower Farm

9. Javier lives in a cool area with cold temperatures. He wants to plant fruit trees that will
thrive in this climate. Which of these fruits is best suited to cold climates?
a. Coconut c. santol
b. Guava d. grapes

10. Carl is planting mango trees in his backyard. He wants to make sure there is enough
space between each tree for healthy growth. The recommended distance between
mango trees is 30 feet. What planting method can Carl use to fit more trees into his
space?
a. Square method
b. Quincunx method
c. Rectangular method
d. Hexagonal method

11. Mayang wants to plant more fruit trees but doesn’t know the best way to start a new
tree. What is the most common way to grow new trees?
a. Seeds c. Grafting
b. Runners d. Marcotting

12. Daniel is taking care of his newly planted trees but notices some pests damaging the
leaves. What can Daniel do to eliminate these pests and protect his trees?
a. Build a home for pests and insects to live
b. Let sick plants stay to improve harvests
c. Use any kind of fertilizer on the plants
d. Maintain cleanliness around the plants

13. Carla is planning to create an orchard in her backyard. Before planting, she wants to
make sure she has the right environment for her fruit trees. Which of these should she
consider when preparing her orchard layout?
a. Enough water supply must be available
b. Look for the minerals found in the soil
c. Identify the type of soil where seedlings are going to be planted
d. Find out what plants are going to be planted in the orchard garden

14. Jason is planting new trees in his garden, and he knows they need water every day.
Which of the following tools would be the most helpful for him to water the plants?
a. Pail c. Drum
b. Water Sprinkler d. Pitcher

15. Mia is starting a small tree nursery in her backyard. Where should she place the
young trees before transferring them to the field to make sure they grow strong?
a. Polyethylene bag c. Nursery
b. Pots d. Wooden Boxes
16. Jessie is planting a garden and wants to keep her hands clean to avoid germs. Which
of these tools will help her keep her hands protected?
a. Gloves c. Hoe
b. Trowel d. Sprinkler

17. Ethan is learning about homemade pesticides to protect his garden from pests. He
reads about using natural ingredients instead of chemicals. What is this type of pesticide
called?
a. Organic fertilizer
b. Organic pesticide
c. Compost
d. Organic farming

18. Mila is making her own organic pesticide for her garden and learns that it has several
benefits, such as helping soil retain nutrients and being safe for plants. Which of the
following is NOT a benefit of organic pesticide?
a. Helps soil retain nutrients
b. Can withstand heavy rainstorms
c. Expensive
d. It is not harmful to plants
19. Nora is creating her own organic fertilizer and pesticide at home. She wants to stay
safe while handling chemicals. Which of the following is NOT a good safety measure for
handling these products?
a. Wear a long-sleeved shirt and long trousers
b. Use a dust mask
c. Use rubber gloves
d. Use paint thinner to wash your hands

20. Leah is about to go gardening and wears gloves to protect her hands. She notices
that her shirt sleeves should go over her gloves, not tucked inside. Why should she wear
them this way?
a. To keep the gloves clean
b. To keep the sleeves spotless
c. To avoid spills from running down inside the gloves
d. To avoid plants touching the gloves

21. Mark is growing plants in his garden and wants to see how they are doing. He
decides to keep a notebook to track their growth. Why is it important for him to write
down the progress of his plants?
a. To identify its progress
b. To track how fast or how slow it grows
c. To detect whether the plants are developing or not
d. All of the above

22. Clara just harvested some fruits from her backyard. She learned that some products
spoil very quickly. What do we call products like these?
a. Biodegradable
b. Fruits
c. Perishable
d. Organic

23. It’s mango season, and Jay is selling his mangoes at the local market. Since many
people are selling mangoes at the same time, how should he price his mangoes to make
sure they sell well?
a. Lower than the usual price
b. Same as the usual price
c. Higher than the usual price
d. Buy 1, get 1 free

24. Carla grows vegetables in her garden and sells them to people in her neighborhood.
What type of selling method does she use when she sells directly to the people in small
amounts?
a. Retailing
b. Use of Middleman
c. Selling through contact
d. Selling through a corporation

25. Paula is picking bananas from her tree. She knows that if she picks them too early,
they won’t taste as good. When should she harvest the bananas?
a. Before the fruit ripens
b. When the fruit is already ripe
c. Anytime during the harvesting season
d. When the fruit is mature enough

26. Mia has a small online shop selling homemade fruit jam. She wants to tell people
about her product quickly. What is the fastest way for her to market her jam?
a. Through online marketing
b. Through hanging streamers
c. Through flyers distribution
d. Through giving brochures

27. Marco is starting his own fruit-selling business. How can he market his fruits to get
more customers?
a. Prepare and distribute pamphlets, flyers, and brochures with pictures of the
fruits and store location
b. Use online marketing tools
c. Ask people in his community what fruits they like best
d. All of the above

28. The Cruz family has a small farm where they raise both animals and fish. Which of
the following animals and fish are commonly raised in backyards?
a. Swine and tilapia
b. Carabao and goldfish
c. Goat and lapu-lapu
d. Cow and tulingan

29. Maria wants to raise chickens in her backyard but hears that not taking care of the
animals and their houses can cause problems. What could happen if the chickens and
their house are not properly cared for?
a. Income for the family
b. Insect infestation
c. Encourages others to raise animals
d. Instills a spirit of hard work

30. Juan wants to raise pigs but knows that animal waste can cause problems if not
handled properly. Where should he put the waste from the pigs to avoid any health
risks?
a. Garbage bins c. Septic tank
b. Compost pit d. Sewers

31. In the market, you notice that pork is one of the most popular types of meat being
sold. What meat is this?
a. Pork c. Carabeef
b. Chevon d. Mutton

32. Emily is thinking about starting a small animal farm, but she wants to know what the
benefits are. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of raising animals?
a. It is a means of livelihood
 b. It contributes to the economy of the family
c. It can be a good hobby
d. It instills a spirit of internship

33. George wants to use his time and skills to make money, and he’s thinking about
starting a farm. Which type of farming would be a good choice for him?
a. Poultry farming c. Fish farming
b. Swine farming d. Cow farming

34. Lisa is starting a new farm and wants to make sure everything goes smoothly. She
knows she needs a plan to follow. What is the first thing she should do?
a. Planning c. Experimenting
b. Implementing d. Marketing

35. Tony is writing down a daily schedule for his farm, so everyone knows their tasks.
What is this called?
a. Development of Business Plan
b. Planning for Operation
c. Monitoring
d. Research and Development

36. Sofia is keeping track of how much money she’s making and spending on her farm.
Why is it important for her to record her potential income, expenses, and profits?
a. To assess whether the farm business is making money
b. To check if the workers are doing a good job
c. To evaluate the farm's productivity
d. To monitor her daily expenses

37. If it costs you Php 2,500 to raise tilapia and you sold the fish for Php 3,500, how
much profit did you make?
a. Php 5,000 c. Php 1,000
b. Php 6,000 d. Php 500

38. After planning her farm, Ana is ready to start working. What should she do next?
a. Planning c. Experimenting
b. Implementing d. Marketing

39. Tom is raising rabbits on his farm and wants to make sure they are growing well.
How often should he check on them to monitor their progress?
a. Regularly c. Twice a month
b. Once a month d. Seldom

40. When raising pigs, what age should you start feeding them with starter mash to help
them grow strong?
a. 2-8 days old c. 2-8 months
b. 2-8 weeks old d. From birth until 8 months

41. You want to raise pigs that can have lots of piglets. Which breed would you choose
for producing large litters?
a. Landrace c. Hamshire
b. Duroc-Jersey d. Berkshire

42. The Rodriguez family has a small farm and raises goats. They keep their goats in a
pen that is about 3 to 5 square meters in size. Which animal is typically kept in this size
of pen?
 a. Swine c. Goat
b. Cow d. Carabao

43. Joaquin is raising fish in a pond, and he needs to drain part of it to focus on the fish
that are ready for harvest. What percentage of the pond should be partially drained to
concentrate the fish?
a. 10-20% c. 30-40%
b. 20-30% d. 40-50%

44. The Garcia family has a cow, and they want to use the milk to make a product. What
product can they make using cow's milk as an ingredient?
a. Cheese c. Tocino
b. Hotdog d. Evaporated milk

45. Juan has a small pig farm, and he’s wondering what products he can make from the
pigs. What are some by-products that can be made from hogs?
a. Milk and cheese
b. Tocino and longganisa
c. Tocino and milk
d. Longganisa and cheese

46. Aling Maria has a fish pond where she is raising tilapia. She wants to harvest the
tilapia, but she’s not sure when it’s the right time. When should tilapia be harvested?
a. After 3-4 months of feeding
b. Between 4-6 months of feeding
c. After 7-10 months of feeding
d. After 5-9 months of feeding

47. Carlo wants to sell the meat from his pigs, so he sets up a small shop at the local
market. What method of marketing is Carlo using when he sells his animal products
directly to customers in the market?
a. Direct Farm Sales c. Livestock Auction Market
b. Farm to Market d. Selling Through Middlemen

48. Julia wants to know how much money she made after selling her fruits and
vegetables at the market. How can she calculate her net income?
a. Gross Sales – Expenses = Net Income
b. Expenses – Gross Sales = Income
c. Gross Sales – Net Proceeds = Profit
d. Gross Sales – Net Income = Profit

49. Alejandro is raising 5 pigs and wants to make a profit of at least 50%. The total
expenses for raising the pigs for 5 months is Php 20,000, and each pig has an average
weight of 80 kilos. How much should Alejandro sell each pig per kilo to make a profit?
a. Php 60-65 per kilo c. Php 70-75 per kilo
b. Php 65-70 per kilo d. Php 75-80 per kilo

50. The Lopez family is planning to expand their animal-raising business. Which of the
following factors is required for this expansion?
a. The housing of the animals c. The availability of the veterinarian
b. The availability of resources d. The selection of breeds to be
raised

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