Laboratory Exercise No.

Site Characterization, Evaluation and Suitability Analysis

STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS

Name: ___________________________________________ Section: ____

Student No. ___________________________________________ Score: ____

1. Based on the analysis of the features of the site (worksheet 1.1), is it suitable
for crop production? Explain why.

2. Based on physical factors only, compared to the general rating scheme, is

irrigated rice suited to the area? Explain.

3. What are the crops suited to the area? Why are they so?

4. What are the factors(s) in the site that may not favor successful production of
crop(s)? What are the measures which may be considered to overcome these
factors (i.e., provision of irrigation facilities, drainage canals, land forming and
soil fertility restoration, etc.)?

5. Which do you prefer, a demand-market driven, or climate and soil determined

farm plan? Briefly explain your answer.

6. Will the suitability rating of the given site differ from one crop to another? Why
or why not?

7. What are the bottlenecks of multiple-criteria suitability assessment? Explain.

8. In your respective location, what do you think are the most suitable crops to be
planted? Explain.