SONHS

FOURTH QUARTER EXAMINATION

TLE-AGRICULTURE -GRADE 9
Name_______________________________ Date____________
Yr. Sec______________________________ Score___________

A. Selection Type. Direction: Select the best answer by writing the letter in your test paper..
_______1. Vegetable home gardens help the families in many ways. Which of the following is not true about vegetable home gardens?
Vegetable home gardens …
a. Provide additional income for the family. b. Are a source of a variety of vegetables throughout the year.
c. Prevent bonding with family members through gardening. d. Develop the value of manual labor, industry, and cooperation.
________2. Market gardening is located near centers of population to have a ready market of vegetable produce. In order to meet the
consumers demand, some requirements are needed except the . .
a. Frequent use of toxic pesticides. b. Intensive and continuous cropping.
c. Wise use of fertilizer and irrigation. d. Efficient protection against crop pest.
________3. This type of vegetable growing is practiced in wide tracts of land with the purpose of producing vegetables for distant
markets. a. Home gardening b. Market gardening
c. Truck gardening d. Vegetable forcing
_________4. Vegetables grown out from their normal or regular growing seasons are called off-season vegetables. Which of the
following statements is not true about vegetable forcing?
a. Off-season vegetables are best grown in greenhouses.
b. Off-season vegetables need intensive and expensive care.
c. Off-season vegetables are marketed at a lower price than vegetables grown during the regular growing period.
d. Off-season vegetables require scientific procedures and the use of special environmental facilities.
_________5. Which of the following hinders a farmer from engaging in vegetable production?
a. Negative attitude of the farmer and lack of technical know-how
b. Erratic supply and low quality produce
c. Poor farm-to-market roads and inadequate storage facilities
d. Limited entrepreneurial skills and reliable market information
_________6. Which of the following factors in selecting the site is considered as the life – blood of vegetable production?
a. Topography c. Sunlight
b. Water d. Soil
__________7. Access to sunlight plays a significant role in producing vegetable crops. How long the crops should be
exposed to direct sunlight every day?
a. 3 – 5 hours c. 4 – 6 hours
b. 2 – 4 hours d. 6 – 7 hours
__________8. Which of the following is not a consideration when taking soil samples for soil analysis?
a. Slope of the area b. Cropping history
c. Past lime and fertilizer application d. Frequency of irrigation
__________9. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of good soil?
a. Has good aeration b. Has plenty of minerals
c. Has high water holding capacity d. Contains large amount of clay making the soil compact
_________10. What is the best topography suited for vegetable production?
a. Hilly b. Level c. Sloping d. Slightly Sloping
_________11. Which of the following refers to the proportion of sand, silt, and clay particles that comprise a particular soil sample?
a. Soil b. Soil profile c. Soil texture d. Soil structure
__________12. The type of soil directly affects the growth and development of vegetable crops. What types of soil are best for
growing vegetables?
B a. Clay – loam b. Sandy – loam c. Silty – clay d. Sandy – clay
__________13. Which of the following is not a reason why we consider accessibility to road and transportation as one of the
important factors in selecting the site?
a. Vegetables are harvested anytime b. Vegetables are highly perishable
c. Vegetables are best liked when they are fresh d. Products are transported without much damage
__________14. Why is soil analysis important?
a. To describe the type of soil b. To know how to apply fertilizers
c. To identify the crops to be planted d. To determine the rate and kind of fertilizers to be applied
_________15. The following statements tell how to collect composite soil samples from each sampling area. Choose from the choices
the correct procedure in taking soil samples.
1. Place the bar of soil (representing a one spot soil sample) in a pail or any suitable clean container.
2. Using a spade or shovel, dig a pit to a depth of 20 – 30 centimeters.
3. From one vertical side of the pit, take a slice of soil 2 – 3 cm thick with a single downward thrust of the spade. Using a knife or a
trowel, trim the slice of soil on both sides to a bar 3 – 4 cm width.
4. Clear the soil surface of litter and vegetation before digging a pit.

4,3,1,2 b. 1,3,2,4 c. 4,2,3,1 d. 2,4,3,1

__________17. Almost all parts of the plant can be used as planting materials. What is that part of the plant that develops into a
young plant through the process of germination whose primary function is for reproduction?
a. Leaf b. Seed c. Stem d. Root
__________18. Seeds for planting purposes must be of good quality to obtain quality seedlings and quality and quantity produce.
Which is not a characteristic of quality seeds?
a. Viable b. Immature c. True-to-type d. Free from seed-borne diseases and impurities
__________19. It is important to test the viability of the seeds before planting them in the field. Which is not true about seed testing?
a. Find out the percentage of germination of the seeds.
b. Determine whether or not the seeds are viable, clean, and true-to-type.
c. Seed testing does not economize labor and expenses in replanting.
d. Determine the amount of seeds/seedlings needed to plant a certain area.
__________20. Growing seedlings requires patience and extra care. Vegetable seeds for transplanting purposes could be grown using
different materials. Which are recycled materials for growing seedlings?
a. Seed beds b. Seed trays c. Seed boxes d. Used plastic cups/tin cans
__________21. You need to test the seeds for planting to attain good results. Which is not a method of seed testing?
a. Winnowing b. Floating in water c. Breaking the seed coat d. Using better storage facilities

22-26. Compute for the percentage germination of the seed. ( 5 points)

Problem: Mr. Cruz received free seeds of tomato from a friend who is a vegetable grower in his community. To determine if the seeds
are viable, he sowed 50 seeds using a 50-hole-seed tray. After a week he found out that only 40 seeds germinated. What is the
percentage germination of the tomato seeds he tested?

__________27. The rate of planting should be taken into consideration when planting vegetables. When should more seeds be
planted?
a. When there are possible ravages of insects in the area. b. When the soil and weather condition is favorable.
c. When seeds are viable seedlings. d. When seeds produce sturdy and vigorous seedlings.
_________28. What is not true about the rate of planting?
a. Less seeds are planted when there are possible ravages of insects in the area.
b. Less seeds are planted when the soil and weather condition are favorable.
c. More seeds are planted when seeds produce delicate and weak seedlings.
d. More seeds are planted when seeds have low viability.
_________29. Depth of planting is the most important factor in direct seeding. Which is not considered in determining the depth of
planting?
a. Shape of the seed b. Types of soil c. Size of the seed d. Amount of moisture in the soil
__________30. Which of the following set of vegetables are directly planted in the field?
a. Eggplant, lettuce, ampalaya b. Pepper, snap beans, tomato
c. Spinach, pechay, mustard d. Squash, patola, pole sitao
__________31. Cropping season is considered when selecting a planting method to follow. This method is simply placing the seeds in
one spot at definite intervals in the row. What is the best method for cucurbits or vine crops?
a. Furrow planting b. Drill planting c. Hill planting d. Ridge planting
__________32. There are factors to consider in selecting seedlings of vegetable crops. Which of the choices is not a consideration?
a. Seedlings should be free from insects and diseases.
b. Seedlings should come from productive mother plants.
c. Seedlings should be uniform in size and weak.
d. Seedlings should come from a plant that is vigorous and of known identity.
__________33. Plants need food to nourish their parts. Which refers to any organic or inorganic materials of natural or synthetic origin
which is added to the soil to supply certain elements essential for plant growth?
a. Fertilizers b. Trace elements c. Macro elements d. Microelements
_________34. The amount of fertilizer to be applied depends on many factors. Which is the least observed factor regarding the rate of
fertilizer application?
a. Nutrient requirement of the plant b. The manner of applying the fertilizer
c. Environmental factors particularly rainfall d. The capability of the farmer to supply the needed fertilizer material
_________35. Which method of fertilizer application is most applicable to seedlings for their starter solution?
a. Fertigation b. Broad casting c. Foliar application d. Localized application
_________36. There are several ways of determining soil fertility which are simple and complicated. What method observes any
abnormal appearance of the growing plant which may be caused by a deficiency of one or more nutrient elements?
a. Soil analysis b. Plant tissue analysis c. Field fertilizer trials d. Nutrient deficiency symptom
________37.Which is the primary function of nitrogen?
a. Hastens maturity b. Aids in seed formation c. Forms and transfers starch d. Gives dark green color to plant
________38. When the fertilizer materials are uniformly scattered over the entire area, what is the method of fertilizer
application called?
a. Side-dressing b. Broadcast method c. Foliar application d. Band or localized placement
_________39. Which is not a method of determining soil fertility?
a. Soil analysis b. Field fertilizer trials c. Nutrient deficiency symptom d. Foliar application of fertilizer
________40. Which is not a method of conserving soil fertility?
a. Composting b. Application of organic fertilizer
c. Practice cover cropping and mulching d. Practice green manuring and intercropping
________41. Which fertilizer element hastens maturity, stimulates blooming, aids in seed formation, and gives plants
hardiness?
a. Calcium b. Nitrogen c. Phosphorus d. Potassium
________42. Which is not true about organic fertilizers? Organic fertilizers . . .
a. Decomposed farm manures b. Improve soil physical conditions
c. Facilitate soil erosion d. Retain soil humidity
Fill in the blank with a word or group of words to complete the sentence. Write all answers in your test note book.
43. The method of controlling weeds, which is not environmentally friendly, is _________________.
44. ________________method of weed control is depriving the weeds of complete sunlight, cutting, and burning.
45. _______________cause decrease in crop yield because they compete for nutrients, moisture, light, and space.
46.___________is a tillage operation of loosening or breaking up the soil to maintain it in a condition favorable for the crop.
47. Cultivating the soil around or between vegetable crops should be done at a depth of about _______.

Building blocks in insects. Identify the statements below and fill in each block with a letter that corresponds with your
answer. The number of blocks determines the number of letters of the correct answer. Write your answers in you test
paper..
1. The first letter of the beginning of an insects’ life.
2. Are all insects harmful?
3. The initial letter of the three body divisions of an insect.
4. The stage of an insect with complete metamorphosis when the insect is in its resting stage.
5. The last stage of an insect’s life cycle.
6. The body division with 3 segments where the 3 pairs of legs can be found.
7. They are characterized by 3 body divisions, 3 pairs of legs, with or without wings.
8. The specialized mouthpart of a chewing insect.
9. The specialized mouth part of a sucking insect characterized by a needle-like structure or tube use to suck plant juices,
nectar, and blood.
10. A hard protective covering of an insect body. Exclude the first letter.
B. Matching type. Match the items in Column COLUMN B
A with the items in Column B. Write the letter a. building or placing of effective barriers to
of your answer in your test notebook. control spread of diseases
COLUMN A b. the study of insects and their control
______1. Entomology c. causal organisms of diseases
______2. Quarantine
______3. Pathogen d. any abnormal condition that will affect the
______4. Sucking insects normal function of plant parts
______5. Chewing insects e. the changes in the life of an insect
______6. Metamorphosis f. the removal of a diseased infected plant
______7. Roguing g. the direct killing of the pathogen while it is in
______8. Disinfection its host or in the environment of the host
______9. Protection h. group of insects that sucks plant juices
______10. Disease i. group of insects that eats parts of the plant
j. separation and restriction of movement of
persons,