SHALOM SCIENCE INSTITUTE, INC.
United Church of Christ in the Philippines
Banago, Balabagan Lanao del Sur
SECOND PERIODICAL TEST
TLE VIII
Name: _____________________________________________________ Date :_____________
Teacher: _____________________________________
I. Multiple Choice (40 items, 1 point each)
Directions: Read each question carefully. Choose the correct answer and write the letter of your
choice.
1. What is aquaculture?
a) Cultivation of crops
b) Breeding and raising fish and other aquatic organisms
c) Harvesting timber
d) Mining underwater minerals
2. Which of the following is an example of a freshwater fish in the Philippines?
a) Bangus
b) Tilapia
c) Tuna
d) Lapu-Lapu
3. What is the first phase of fish culture?
a) Harvesting
b) Pond preparation
c) Water quality assessment
d) Stocking
4. According to Republic Act 10654, what is the primary purpose of the law?
a) Promote large-scale fishing operations
b) Prevent and eliminate illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing
c) Encourage foreign companies to fish in Philippine waters
d) Reduce penalties for illegal fishing
5. Which of the following is an example of organic aquaculture practice?
a) Use of antibiotics
b) Use of natural pond fertilizers
c) Chemical-based feeds
d) Artificial breeding hormones
6. Which of the following factors is most important in maintaining a healthy fish culture
environment?
a) Temperature control
b) Proper net size
c) Number of fishermen
d) Boat capacity
7. What is the best method to prevent fish diseases in aquaculture?
a) Overcrowding fish in ponds
b) Maintaining good water quality
c) Using excessive fish feed
d) Ignoring sick fish
8. Which of the following is an example of saltwater fish?
a) Tilapia
b) Bangus
c) Lapu-Lapu
d) Catfish
9. What is the purpose of post-harvest handling in fisheries?
a) To preserve fish quality
b) To increase fish population
c) To improve fishing equipment
d) To enhance fish breeding
10. What is the most common cause of fish kill in aquaculture?
a) Proper feeding
b) Poor water quality
c) Presence of aquatic plants
d) Regular harvesting
11. Which of the following is a disadvantage of organic aquaculture?
a) Higher production costs
b) Less healthy fish
c) Increased chemical use
d) Reduced sustainability
12. What is the main objective of sustainable fishing?
a) Maximizing fish catch
b) Conserving fish populations
c) Eliminating fish farming
d) Allowing overfishing
13. What type of fishing gear is used to catch small pelagic fish?
a) Trawl net
b) Hook and line
c) Purse seine
d) Spearfishing
14. Which of the following is an advantage of aquaculture?
a) It reduces pressure on wild fish populations
b) It leads to uncontrolled fish breeding
c) It decreases fish availability
d) It makes fishing more difficult
15. What fishing method involves using a baited hook to catch fish?
a) Purse seining
b) Gill netting
c) Trawling
d) Hook and line
16. Why is it important to classify fish according to their habitat?
a) To identify their reproductive cycle
b) To determine their growth rate
c) To manage their living conditions properly
d) To increase their size artificially
17. What is the primary goal of Republic Act 10654?
a) Encourage the use of illegal fishing gear
b) Protect marine resources and ecosystems
c) Reduce fish consumption
d) Eliminate fish farming
18. Which of the following is an example of a post-harvest handling activity?
a) Constructing fish ponds
b) Feeding young fish
c) Storing fish in ice or freezers
d) Releasing fish back into the wild
19. What is the most common fishing gear used by small-scale fishermen?
a) Trawling nets
b) Spearfishing
c) Gill nets
d) Fish traps
20. What is a major hazard faced by fishermen?
a) Exposure to fresh air
b) Strong waves and weather conditions
c) Reduced fish consumption
d) Fishing regulations
21. What is an essential tool used for monitoring water quality in fishponds?
a) Oxygen meter
b) Tape measure
c) Fishing hook
d) Boat compass
22. Which of the following fish species is classified as brackish water fish?
a) Catfish
b) Bangus
c) Tilapia
d) Carp
23. What is the primary advantage of using fish cages in aquaculture?
a) Easier control and monitoring of fish
b) Fish grow slower
c) Increased risk of fish escape
d) High labor costs
24. What is the key disadvantage of trawling as a fishing method?
a) It catches only small fish
b) It damages the seabed and ecosystems
c) It requires little equipment
d) It is only used in shallow waters
25. Which of the following is an example of sustainable fishing practice?
a) Catching juvenile fish
b) Using large-scale destructive fishing methods
c) Practicing seasonal fishing bans
d) Increasing overfishing
26. What is the main factor affecting fish growth in aquaculture?
a) Water quality and feeding practices
b) Number of fishermen
c) Size of fishing boats
d) Amount of harvested fish
27. What fishing method uses long fishing lines with baited hooks?
a) Purse seine
b) Gill netting
c) Longline fishing
d) Spearfishing
28. Which of the following is NOT an occupational hazard in fisheries?
a) Drowning
b) Falling overboard
c) Fishing restrictions
d) Equipment-related injuries
29. What is the primary goal of post-harvest handling?
a) To improve fish appearance
b) To reduce spoilage and waste
c) To increase fish growth rate
d) To make fish heavier
30. What is a common tool used for measuring fish size?
a) Tape measure
b) Oxygen meter
c) Fish trap
d) Trawl net
31. What is a key characteristic of sustainable aquaculture?
a) Using excessive chemicals
b) Maintaining balanced fish populations
c) Overfeeding fish
d) Ignoring water pollution
32. What fishing gear is commonly used for catching tuna?
a) Spearfishing
b) Fish traps
c) Longline fishing
d) Cast nets
33. What is the main disadvantage of overfishing?
a) Increase in fish prices
b) Depletion of fish populations
c) Reduction in fishing equipment
d) More fishermen entering the industry
34. What aquaculture method uses floating enclosures in open water?
a) Pond culture
b) Fish cage farming
c) Recirculating aquaculture
d) Hatchery-based farming
35. Why is it important to classify fish according to their habitat?
a) To help in managing fisheries resources
b) To know which fish are the most expensive
c) To determine their reproductive cycle
d) To predict their taste
36. What is a common type of finishing material applied to fishponds for better water
quality?
a) Lime
b) Paint
c) Varnish
d) Cement
37. What is the main function of fishing bait?
a) To repel fish
b) To attract and catch fish
c) To scare away small fish
d) To weigh down the fishing line
38. Which of the following is an example of a fish post-harvest method?
a) Fish drying and smoking
b) Fish breeding
c) Pond fertilization
d) Constructing fish cages
39. Which of the following is an environmentally friendly fishing practice?
a) Catching only mature fish
b) Using fine mesh nets to catch juveniles
c) Practicing dynamite fishing
d) Disregarding seasonal bans
40. What is a common tool used for measuring water quality in fish farms?
a) Thermometer
b) pH meter
c) Measuring tape
d) GPS tracker
II. True or False (10 items, 1 point each)
Directions: Write T if the statement is true and F if the statement is false.
41. ___ Aquaculture is the farming of aquatic organisms, including fish, crustaceans, and
mollusks.
42. ___ All fish thrive in both saltwater and freshwater environments.
43. ___ The Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998 was replaced by RA 10654.
44. ___ Fish farming has no impact on the environment.
45. ___ Post-harvest handling includes proper storage and transportation of fish.
46. ___ Overfishing can lead to the depletion of fish populations and disrupt marine
ecosystems.
47. ___ Fishing gears such as gill nets and fish traps are used for catching different species of
fish.
48. ___ Occupational hazards in fisheries include drowning, injuries from fishing equipment,
and exposure to harsh weather conditions.
49. ___ Organic aquaculture relies on natural feeds and prohibits the use of synthetic
chemicals and antibiotics.
50. ___ The main advantage of aquaculture is that it helps meet the growing demand for
seafood while reducing pressure on wild fish populations.
III. Matching Type (10 items, 1 point each)
Directions: Match Column A with the correct answer from Column B. Write the letter of the
correct match.
Column A Column B
51. Bangus a) Saltwater fish
52. Lapu-Lapu b) Net used for large-scale fishing
53. Occupational Hazard in Fisheries c) Food poisoning risk
54. Post-harvest activity d) Commonly grown in freshwater ponds
55. Trawling e) Cold storage
56. Aquaculture method using enclosures in
f) Fish cage farming
bodies of water
57. The law that aims to eliminate illegal fishing g) Republic Act 10654
58. Example of fishing gear used in deep-sea
h) Longline fishing
fishing
59. A disadvantage of organic aquaculture i) Higher production costs
60. Tool used for measuring dissolved oxygen in
j) Water quality tester
fishponds
IV. Identification (10 items, 1 point each)
Directions: Write the correct answer for each question.
61. What is the most common fish species raised in Philippine aquaculture?
62. Name one tool used in aquaculture for feeding fish.
63. What fishing method uses a large net dragged behind a boat?
64. What is a key disadvantage of organic aquaculture?
65. What is one advantage of using sustainable fishing practices?
66. What is the term for the process of preserving fish after harvest to maintain its quality?
67. Name one major occupational hazard faced by fishermen at sea.
68. What is the law that regulates and promotes responsible fisheries in the Philippines?
69. What type of fishing gear is commonly used for catching tuna in deep-sea fishing?
70. What is the scientific term for fish farming?
V. Essay (5 items, 2 points each)
Directions: Answer the following questions in 2-3 sentences each.
66. Discuss the importance of RA 10654 in protecting the fishing industry in the Philippines.
67. Compare cage culture and pond culture in aquaculture.
68. How does post-harvest handling affect the quality of fish sold in the market?
69. Explain one major occupational hazard in fisheries and how it can be prevented.
70. Why is it important to balance aquaculture and natural fishery resources?
Scoring and Answer Key:
Multiple Choice (40 items x 1 pt) = 40 pts
True or False (10 items x 1 pt) = 10 pts
Matching Type (10 items x 1 pt) = 10 pts
Identification (10 items x 1 pt) = 10 pts
Essay (5 items x 2 pts) = 10 pts
TOTAL = 80 points
TABLE OF SPECIFICATION (TOS)
Remembering Understanding Applying Analyzing/ Creating Total
Topic (15%) (25%) (30%) Evaluating (10%) (70)
(20%)
Aquaculture and
2 3 3 2 1 11
Fisheries
Career & Business
1 2 2 2 1 8
Opportunities
Phases of Fish
2 3 3 2 1 11
Culture
Classification of
1 2 2 2 1 8
Fish
RA 10654 2 3 3 2 1 11
(Philippine
Fisheries Code)
Species of Fish in
1 2 2 1 1 7
the Philippines
Occupational
Hazards in 1 2 2 1 1 7
Fisheries
Organic
Aquaculture (Pros 1 2 2 1 1 7
& Cons)
Aquaculture
Methods & 2 3 3 2 1 11
Practices
Tools, Equipment
2 3 3 2 1 11
& Fishing Gears
Basic Fishing Bait
& Post-Harvest 2 3 3 2 1 11
Handling
TOTAL 15 25 30 20 10 70
