Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region V
School Division of Sorsogon
Castilla West District
MILUYA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Miluya, Castilla, Sorsogon

SECOND PERIODICAL TEST IN EPP/TLE VI

Name:_____________________________________Date:__________________ Score:___________

I. Direction: Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

1. A piece of land where trees or shrubs are maintained for food or commercial production.
a. orchard b. fruit orchard c. nut orchard d. seed orchard
2. These orchards include any facility that concentrates on growing tree-bearing fruits.
a. nut orchard b. orchard c. fruit orchard d. seed orchard
3. These orchards focus primarily on growing trees that produce seeds sold for commercial
distribution or resale purposes.
a. seed orchard b. fruit orchard c. nut orchard d. plant orchard
4. If we can sell the fruits that we gather from our orchard, what benefit can we get from it?
a. provide food b. source of income c. for decorative purposes d. all of them
5. Trees provide us with oxygen. What benefit can we get from planting trees?
a. provide food b. source of income c. for decorative purposes d. provide us with air
6. If we can use the trunk and branches for our houses and furniture , what benefit does it give?
a. provide food b. for building purpose c. for decorative purposes d. provide us with air
7. The best type of soil for growing fruit trees is _____________.
a. rocky soil b. clayey soil c. sandy soil d. loamy soil
8. Good plant materials come from trees that are
a. young b. small c. old d. mature
9. Orchards are usually situated in
a. in the malls b. in the city c. in the forest d. near bodies of water
10. It s an orchard where its facilities focus on growing fruit bearing trees.
a. fruit orchard b. nut orchard c. seed orchard d. vegetable orchard
11. An orchard includes a large variety of facilities that produce nut-bearing trees.
a. fruit orchard b. nut orchard c. seed orchard d. vegetable orchard
12. This orchard focus on growing trees that produce seeds rather than nuts or fruits.
a. fruit orchard b. nut orchard c. seed orchard d. vegetable orchard
13. The method of plant propagation that is done without the help of the reproductive
organs of the plant.
a. air layering b. sexual propagation c. asexual propagation d. marcotting
14. The branch or stem is induced to the root that is attached to the mother plant.
a. cutting b. budding c. grafting d. marcotting
15. In this method, a scion or top portion of a stem of a plant is joined with or inserted into
the rootstock of another plant, to make them grow together into one plant.
a. grafting b. marcotting c. budding d. cutting
16. When we try ti dig soil around the plants to let the air come in, what do we call this?
a. watering b. cultivating c. harvesting d. marketing
17. To have enough supply of nutrient, we need to
a. water them b. prune them c. cultivate them d.give organic fertilizer
18. To get rid of insects that harm the seedling what do we need to do?
a. water them b. prune them c. spray insecticides d.give organic fertilizer
19. Fruit trees must be planted about ___________ apart from each other.
a. 8 to 10 feet b. 8 to 10 inches c. 8 to 10 kilometers d. 8 to 10 cm
20. The _______method of planting trees is ideal for sloping areas.
a. square b. triangle c. diagonal d. contour
21. Why is lay-out very important in orchard farming?
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 a. for beauty b. for easy harvesting of fruits
c. for easy maintenance of crops d. all options are correct
22. Any substance added to the soil that promotes the healthy growth of plants.
a. manure b. compost c. fertilizer d. humus
23. Comes from animal waste such as livestock (big animals) and poultry (chicken) waste.
a. manure b. humus c. compost d. fertilizer
24. Artificial fertilizer made from chemicals ( liquid, soluble, and granular form).
a. inorganic b. organic c. humus d. compost
25. To get rid of chemical effect of insecticide, what should be worn on face?
a. helmet d. mask c. goggles d. ear phone

26. What kind of shirt do we need to use when applying fertilizer?

a. sleeveless b. short sleeve c. long sleeve d. sando
27. What do we need to do after putting pesticide or fertilizers?
a. sleep b.eat c. watch tv d. take a bath
28. Why is it good to use organic fertilizer?
a. free from chemicals b. easy to have c. affordable in less cost d. can be gotten anywhere
29. Animal manure can be used in making organic fertilizers. This can be done by
a. reusing b. reducing recycling d. composting
30. By having organic fertilizer we are sure to harvest __________
a. organic products b. inorganic products c. perishable goods d. good quality products
31. What is used for cutting wood, trees, and grasses.
a. bolo b. Hoe c. spade d. hand fork
32.. Used for even spreading of soil or leveling soil and for gathering leaves on the ground
and separating big blocks of soil from smaller pieces.
a. crowbar b. rake c. shovel d. trowel
33. A water container with small holes on the spout and used for watering plants.
a. spading fork b. bamboo c. sprinkler d. trowelhenss
34- 36. What four legged-animal can be raised as means of livelihood?
a. Fish
b. Goat
c. Pigs
d. Hens
e. Cows

II. Modified true or false

Write “True” if the statement is correct. If not, change the underlined words to make it correct.

_______37. Farm-raised fish contains lower levels of chemical pollutants than fish raised in the
natural environment.
_______38. A safe and clean workplace prevents illness and injury to the farmer and animals.
_______39. Always provide a suitable shelter for your animals and place proper fences to prevent
spread of pests and diseases.
_______40. Fencing is necessary to protect plants from stray animals.
_______41. Bird flu can cause illness to human beings too.
_______We can put together animals and plants for agricultural purposes.
_______43. Vaccination is needed for our domestic animals.
_______44. When visiting a poultry, disinfectant is needed.
_______45. We need protective covering for mouth when take care of them.

III. Choose your answer from the box.

2 | P a g transplanting
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_______46. Operate tools safely.
_______47. Fill the hole with rocks.
_______48. Wear proper gear.
_______49. Cultivating is the act of caring for or raising plants.
_______50. Planting is the moving of plant material from one location to another.

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