Republic of the Philippines

CAMARINES NORTE STATE COLLEGE

F. Pimentel Avenue, Brgy. 2, Daet, Camarines Norte – 4600, Philippines

COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES

Summ
AQUACULTURE ENGINEERING
1st Semester, AY 2021 - 2022
Prelim Examination

“Construct your determination with Sustained Effort, Controlled Attention, and Concentrated Energy. Opportunities
never come to those who wait… they are captured by those who dare to attack.”

-Paul J. Meyer-

Name: Score:
Course, Year Level & Block Section: Date:

General Direction: This is a 50-item test, read each direction written in every type of test, answer this test
in one hour.

Test I. Multiple Choice. Read and analyze the question. Then answer the question by writing the letter of your
choice in your provided clean sheet of paper.

1. The farming or rearing of aquatic plants and animals in a controlled environments.

A. Integrated Farming C. Agriculture Practices

B. Aquaculture Farming D. Mariculture Farming

2. The farming of aquatic animals and plants in zero saline water.

A. Freshwater Farming C. Brackish water farming

B. Aquaculture Farming D. Mariculture Farming

3. All are brackish water in nature except____.

A. Estuaries B. Lake C. Creeks D. Backwaters

4. Term used if only one species is reared in a culture system.

A. Polyculture C. Monoculture
B. Extensive D. Intensive

5. The species stocked is two or more different aquatic plants and animals that are being farmed.

A. Polyculture C. Monoculture
B. Extensive D. Intensive

6. This was caused by suspended solids that affects productivity and fish life in the farm.

A. Salinity C. Alkalinity
B. Acidity D. Turbidity

7. A branch of aquaculture specialized in marine environments.

A. Aqua-Farming C. Mariculture Farming

B. Freshwater Farming D. Brackish water farming

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 Republic of the Philippines
CAMARINES NORTE STATE COLLEGE
F. Pimentel Avenue, Brgy. 2, Daet, Camarines Norte – 4600, Philippines

COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES

Summ
AQUACULTURE ENGINEERING
1st Semester, AY 2021 - 2022
Prelim Examination

“Construct your determination with Sustained Effort, Controlled Attention, and Concentrated Energy. Opportunities
never come to those who wait… they are captured by those who dare to attack.”

-Paul J. Meyer-

8. The person responsible for the development of mariculture in which he was given a patent for his
discovery.

A. Aiko Mikimoto C. Kokichi Mikimoto

B. Tanaka Kochi D. Kokichi Tanaka

9. This refers to an effect on an individual or community other than the individual or community that
created the problem.

A. Effluents C. Externality
B. Pollution D. Intensive

10. When was mariculture first developed?

A. 1986 B. 1896 C. 1968 D. 1869

11. Farming system which involves small ponds/ tank/ raceways with very high stocking density of 10-
50 fish/m3 of water.

A. Extensive B. Sem-intensive C. Intensive D. Semi-extensive

12. Farming system which used large ponds ranging 1 to 5 hectare in area.

A. Extensive B. Sem-intensive C. Intensive D. Semi-extensive

13. Farming system which involves ponds ranging from 0.5 to 1 hectare area.

B. Extensive B. Sem-intensive C. Intensive D. Semi-extensive

14. Corresponds to the infiltration rate of Clay loam soil type.

A. 1 - 5% B. 5 – 10 mm/s C. 5 – 10 mm/hr D. 10 – 20 mm/s

15. Corresponds to the infiltration rate of Sandy loam soil type.

A. 10 – 50 mm/hr B. 20 – 30 mm/s C. 10 – 20 mm/hr D. 20 – 30 mm/hr

16. Corresponds to the recommended pH content of the soil.

A. 5.6 to 5.8 B. 6.5 to 8.0 C. 6.5 to 8.5 D. 6.0 to 8.0

17. Corresponds to the recommended free calcium carbonate content of the soil.

A. 3% B. 4% C. 5% D. 6%

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 Republic of the Philippines
CAMARINES NORTE STATE COLLEGE
F. Pimentel Avenue, Brgy. 2, Daet, Camarines Norte – 4600, Philippines

COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES

Summ
AQUACULTURE ENGINEERING
1st Semester, AY 2021 - 2022
Prelim Examination

“Construct your determination with Sustained Effort, Controlled Attention, and Concentrated Energy. Opportunities
never come to those who wait… they are captured by those who dare to attack.”

-Paul J. Meyer-

18. Equation which states that inflows equal outflows plus or minus change in storage.

A. Runoff Formula C. Hydrologic Equation

B. Casagrande’s Formula D. Inflow Formula

19. Used to calculate the percentage of seepage when the soil used for the construction of the dike is of
homogenous material.

A. Runoff Formula C. Hydrologic Equation

B. Casagrande’s Formula D. Inflow Formula

20. Acceptable percentage of seepage when the soil is impermeable.

A. 1 to 2 mm/day C. 0.5 to 1.5 mm/day

B. 1 to 2 cm/day D. 0.5 to 1.5 cm/day

Test II. Enumeration.13 points.

A. Lists the nature of climate change threats for marine aquaculture.

B. Give five (5) primary potential sources of negative economic impacts from mariculture.
C. Differentiate Aquaculture from Mariculture.

Test III. Essay.

1. 5 points. Based on your own understanding, explain what aquaculture is.

2. 6 points. As an engineering student, describe simply what aquaculture engineering is all about.
3. 6 points. Explain the effects and implications of the Changing temperature due to climate change in
aquaculture farming.

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 Republic of the Philippines
CAMARINES NORTE STATE COLLEGE
F. Pimentel Avenue, Brgy. 2, Daet, Camarines Norte – 4600, Philippines

COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES

Summ
AQUACULTURE ENGINEERING
1st Semester, AY 2021 - 2022
Prelim Examination

“Construct your determination with Sustained Effort, Controlled Attention, and Concentrated Energy. Opportunities
never come to those who wait… they are captured by those who dare to attack.”

-Paul J. Meyer-

BONUS:

Who is the newest President of Camarines Norte State College? (2 pts)

GOODLUCK!

Prepared by:

BEVERLY ROSE ANN C. GALVEZ

Instructor

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