SCORE / %: ________________

Grade 6
Technology and Livelihood # of Items: _______________
Education
Deduction: _______________
2nd Quarter Exam
A.Y. 2023-2024 Remark: _______________
Joevel Quezon Sensei

NAME: ___________________________________________________ Date:_________________________

Instructions: Multiple Choice. DO NOT write anything on the questionnaire, use the answer sheets provided.
Choose the letter of the correct answer. Use CAPITAL LETTERS only.

1. What is the process of using stem cuttings or seedlings from existing trees to cultivate new trees?
A. Production C. Propagation
B. Grafting D. Procreation
2. How do trees help prevent soil erosion?
A. Their roots hold soil in place and reduce erosion
B. They compact the soil and make it less prone to erosion
C. They have no effect on soil erosion
D. They break strong, violent winds that could uproot them
3. Why are trees planted at the front of schools and housing projects?
A. To add beauty to the place C. Because trees can muffle noise
B. For the trees to break strong winds D. To produce oxygen for the occupants
4. Disasters such as flashfloods are common in our country and many have lost their homes, crops, properties,
and even, their very lives. How can trees help prevent or lessen the damage flashfloods will cause?
A. One full-grown tree can absorb 1000 gallons of water
B. The roots of trees hold the rivers banks that prevent soil erosion
C. Trees, if fallen, will block the rivers to prevent it from flooding
D. Trees can absorb all the rain to prevent flood
5. Can trees absorb chemical and pollutants in the soil? Choose the best answer from the following.
A. No, chemicals could harm them, so farmers must only use organic fertilizer
B. Yes, because trees are strong and could reverse the effects of chemicals
C. No, but the soil will absorb all the harmful chemicals
D. Yes, they can absorb chemicals through their robust root system
6. What is one key factor to consider when choosing a location for fruit trees?
A. Soil with poor drainage C. Sunlight and proper drainage
B. Full shade for most of the day D. It should be near the water source
7. According to our lesson, what province has been tagged as Philippines’ “Calamansi King”?
A. MIMAROPA C. Negros Occidental
B. ARMM D. CALABARZON
8. In what ways can we consider the industry of orchard farms a profitable business venture?
A. Orchard farms can supply fruit and germinated seeds for others to propagate
B. Orchard farms are marketable, for it is source of food
C. Orchard farms attract tourists that could not only visit, but invest in the business
D. Orchard farms can supply endless fruit as long as it is well maintained
9. Nowadays, people are getting health conscious, and the demand for nutritious vegetables and fruits increases.
Why is that so? Choose the best answer.
A. Because of effective online business marketing
B. Because obesity and other sickness are rampant
C. Because people are looking for health benefits from them
D. Because of the people’s reaction to the fastfood chain
10. What is a mulch and how are they used?
A. A layer of material applied to the surface of the soil to cover it
B. A layer of soil that is moist and could grow seeds into seedlings
C. Both A and B are correct
D. Both A and B are false
11. Why is it important to water fruit trees after planting?
A. To make the soil muddy
B. To ensure the roots establish themselves
 C. Fruit trees don’t need additional watering after planting
D. To make sure that the plant instantly absorb nutrients from the soil
12. What should you do after planting a fruit tree?
A. Apply mulch around the base C. Compact the soil around the roots
B. Leave the soil bare D. By covering the leaves with plastic
13. This type of orchard farm is focused on growing fruit bearing trees.
A. Integrated orchard farm C. Seedling orchard farm
B. Fruit orchard farms D. Seeds orchard farm
14. This type of farm’s produce are generally food for the family of the owner and has 2 to 3 types of trees.
A. Integrated orchard farm C. Seedling orchard farm
B. Fruit orchard farms D. Small family farms
15. This orchard farm grows a combination of different types of trees.
A. Integrated orchard farm C. Combined orchard farm
B. Mixed orchard farms D. Small specialized orchard farm
16. What is a pomologist and what do they focus on?
A. An expert on growing plants for mass production
B. A professional who regulates orchard farmers
C. A government official who manages the Department of Agriculture
D. A specialist that focuses on cultivation of fruit bearing crops
17. The Philippines is a tropical country and has only two season: rainy and dry, and there are types of them.
What type of season that is described as a short dry season that lasts 1-3 months?
A. Type 1 C. Type 3
B. Type 2 D. Type 4
18. This tree is also know as the tree of life because all parts of it can be useful.
A. Banana tree C. Apple tree
B. Forbidden tree D. Coconut tree
19. How is grafting properly done to successfully propagate a plant?
A. Uprooting the plant and transfer it to another pot
B. Fusing a bud into another stem of another tree
C. Cutting of stem and transplanting them
D. Removing a patch of bark from another tree
20. Which plant propagation method involves attaching a scion (a small shoot with buds) to the rootstock of
another plant to create a union between the two?
A. Grafting C. Budding
B. Patch Budding D. Marcotting
21. In which propagation method is a single bud with a small piece of bark taken from the parent plant and
attached to the rootstock, allowing it to grow into a new plant?
A. Grafting C. Budding
B. Patch Budding D. Marcotting
22. What is the specific term for a type of budding where a small patch of bark, along with a bud and a small
amount of wood, is removed from the parent plant and attached to the rootstock?
A. Grafting C. Budding
B. Patch Budding D. Marcotting
23. In which propagation method does a shoot or branch of a plant develop roots while still attached to the
parent plant, and is then separated to become an independent plant?
A. Grafting C. Budding
B. Patch Budding D. Marcotting
24. Fruit trees need __________ hours of direct sunlight everyday.
A. 8-10 C. 5-8
B. 9-12 D. 6-8
25. What to plant or grow will depend on where you live and how much ____ you have.
A. time C. budget
B. seedlings D. space
26. In selecting variety of plants to be planted, where do we usually inquire for seedlings that grow well?
A. farmers C. orchards
B. distributors D. nurseries
27. What is the first step in planning your orchard garden?
A. Selecting fruit varieties C. Digging planting holes
B. Choosing the location D. Buying seeds
28. What should we consider when determining the distance between seedlings?
A. nearness to the water source C. sunlight exposure
B. maximum height of trees when mature D. texture of soil
29. This gardening tool is used to cut hard unnecessary branches of shurbs and trees.
A. Budding knife C. Pruning shears
B. Scissors D. Pruning knife
30. This tool is best used in cutting off the rootstock smoothly.
A. Budding knife C. Pruning shears
B. Scissors D. Pruning knife
31. This tool is used to bandage tree wounds or tie grafts.
A. Scotch tape C. Drafting tape
B. Duct tape D. Grafting tape
32. What best describes sexual propagation?
A. The natural process where parent plants create offspring through marcotting
B. The natural process where parent plants create offspring through their seeds
C. The process where seeds are being encouraged to grow into a seedling
D. The production of species through the roots, leaves, stems and other plants of a plant
33. Which of the following is being described here? The new plant is formed from a single parent plant, and is
identical to its mother plant.
A. Sexual propagation C. Asexual propagation
B. Germination D. Cloning
34. This is a method where the scion is grafted without separating it from its mother plant.
A. Inarching method C. Marcotting
B. Budding D. V-Graft method
35. When propagating fruit trees, be conscious of the safety and health measures to avoid ___________.
A. accidents C. sickness
B. failed production D. rotting of crops
36. If the soil quality is favorable, what depth should the hole be dug?
A. less than one foot C. exactly one foot
B. less than one meter D. exactly one meter

For 37-40: Enumeration: Enumerate the four procedures on how to take care of your seedlings AFTER
PLANTING.

37. _______________________ weed control

38. _______________________ cultivating
39. _______________________ watering
40. _______________________ fertilizing