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Department of Education
Cordillera Administrative Region
Schools Division of Abra
Tineg District
APAO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Apao, Tineg, Abra
EPP 6
SECOND QUARTER EXAMINATION
Test I Multiple Choice. Read the question or statement carefully. Choose the letter of
the correct answer. Write the letter on your paper.
1. Which activity demonstrates the benefit of planting trees in reducing soil erosion?
a. Trees serve as windbreakers during storms.
b. Tree roots hold soil, preventing it from eroding during rains.
c. Trees provide fresh air and shade.
d. Trees improve landscapes in urban areas.
2. How can planting trees directly improve air quality in urban areas?
a. By providing shade.
b. By absorbing carbon dioxide from vehicles and factories.
c. By beautifying landscapes.
d. By serving as habitats for wildlife.
3. Which benefit of planting trees is most useful during typhoons and storms?
a. Trees absorb water to prevent floods.
b. Trees serve as windbreakers, reducing damage to houses and crops.
c. Tree roots purify water, ensuring high-quality supply.
d. Trees provide shade to prevent heat stress.
4. What is an example of a chemical product derived from trees?
a. Lumber used in construction b. Rubber used in tire production
c. Firewood used as fuel d. Fresh fruits for consumption
5. How do tree roots help maintain water quality?
a. By absorbing all the water during rainfall.
b. By straining dirt and purifying water as it passes through them.
c. By preventing carbon dioxide from entering water sources.
d. By providing shade to keep water bodies cool.
6. Which statement shows how seedlings can generate income for families?
a. Seedlings are grouped by kind and size.
b. Selling seedlings provides a source of additional livelihood.
c. Customers can choose seedlings directly from nurseries.
d. Seedlings are sold in plastic or earthenware containers.
7. What is a popular modern method for marketing seedlings?
a. Selling seedlings only in local markets.
b. Selling seedlings through nurseries only.
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c. Promoting seedlings through social media like Facebook.
d. Grouping seedlings by variety for better sales.
8. Why are trees important to the environment during heavy rainfall?
a. They provide fruits and vegetables for food.
b. They serve as habitats for wildlife.
c. Their roots hold soil, preventing erosion and sedimentation in rivers.
d. They absorb carbon dioxide to reduce pollution.
9. Why is it important to choose the right location for planting trees?
a. To reduce the need for fertilizers.
b. To ensure trees have enough space and access to sunlight and water.
c. To make it easier to apply pesticides.
d. To avoid competition with vegetables and ornamental plants.
10. What is the primary reason for using organic fertilizers instead of inorganic ones?
a. Organic fertilizers are easier to apply.
b. Organic fertilizers are safer and more economical to use.
c. Inorganic fertilizers help plants grow slower.
d. Organic fertilizers work better in rainy seasons.
11. What is the purpose of thinning seedlings before transplanting?
a. To increase soil nutrients.
b. To allow better air circulation and provide space for growth.
c. To prepare the soil for planting.
d. To harden the seedlings for transplanting.
12. Why is the rainy season considered an ideal time for planting trees?
a. Trees grow faster during the rainy season.
b. There is an abundance of water, reducing the need for irrigation.
c. It prevents soil erosion during planting.
d. Pesticides work better during the rainy season.
13. What are the two main methods of planting trees?
a. Direct-seeding and indirect-seeding. b. Direct-seeding and transplanting.
c. Seed germination and transplanting. d. Thinning and hardening.
14. What process involves transferring seedlings from one seed box to another to
provide more space?
a. Thinning b. Hardening
c. Pricking d. Transplanting
15. What is hardening in the context of seedling preparation?
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a. Adding fertilizer to strengthen the soil.
b. Making plant tissues stronger to survive transplanting.
c. Removing weeds around the seedlings.
d. Transferring seedlings to a larger container.
16. What is the first requirement for seed germination?
a. High-quality soil b. Proper spacing between seeds
c. Water or moisture d. Organic fertilizer
17. You are planning to start a backyard chicken farm in your village. During your
survey, you discover that there are already two established chicken farms nearby. What
should you do next?
a. Start your farm without worrying about competition.
b. Analyze the demand for chicken in the area and decide if your farm can compete.
c. Move your farm to a different village to avoid competition.
d. Reduce the scale of your farm to avoid direct competition.
18. You want to raise tilapia in your community, but you discover that the nearest
supplier of fish feed is in another town. What is the best way to proceed?
a. Start the tilapia farm and hope the supply chain improves later.
b. Look for alternative feeds that are available locally.
c. Consult with the local Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) for support and guidance.
d. Abandon the idea of tilapia farming and switch to another business.
19. You are preparing to start a goat farm, but the local government informs you that
your proposed location is too close to residential houses. What should you do?
a. Ignore the zoning rules and proceed with the farm.
b. Relocate the farm to an area that complies with zoning regulations.
c. Appeal to the community to let you operate your farm there.
d. Shift to farming smaller animals that don’t require strict zoning.
20. While conducting a survey for your planned piggery, a local farmer shares his
experiences of low demand for pork in your area. What should you do with this
information?
a. Completely abandon your plan to start a piggery.
b. Research other markets outside your area where pork demand is higher.
c. Reduce the number of pigs you plan to raise to minimize risk.
d. Switch to a different type of farming that has higher demand locally.
Test II True or False: Read each statement carefully. Evaluate and analyse each
statement. Write true if the statement is true and false if it is not true.
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21. Imported varieties of swine, such as Landrace and Yorkshire, require more intensive
feeding and management compared to native varieties.
22. Goats are not suitable for small-scale farming because they require a high capital
investment.
23. The demand for pork in the market makes hog raising a profitable livelihood option
for many Filipinos.
24. Raising cattle helps farmers make use of farm by-products that would otherwise go
to waste, such as corn stovers and rice straw.
25. Carabao manure has no significant use in agriculture aside from being a waste
product.
26. A goat’s low maintenance requirements and ability to consume agricultural by-
products make it an ideal livestock for resource-poor families.
27. The environmental impact of fish culture, such as water pollution and loss of
mangrove ecosystems, can be mitigated by adopting sustainable culture techniques.
28. Quarantining newly acquired hogs for 30 days is unnecessary if the animals appear
healthy.
29. Horse raising is suitable for individuals who can only commit part-time to caring for
animals.
30. The spread of diseases from cultured fish to the community can be controlled by
maintaining good water quality and keeping the facility clean.
Test III Identification: Identify what is being described in each item. Choose your
answer inside the parenthesis. Write your answer on your paper.
31. This type of livestock is integral to special Filipino occasions such as birthdays and
weddings because of its cultural importance and high market price.
(Goat, Horse)
32. A black, slippery fish with whiskers, commonly found in rice fields, marshes, and
swamps.
(Milkfish, Catfish)
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33. Known as the national fish of the Philippines, this species can tolerate a wide range
of salinity and grows quickly.
(Tilapia, Milkfish)
34. This livestock provides both draft power for farming and organic fertilizer in the form
of manure.
(Carabao, Cattle)
35. An imported swine breed that includes Yorkshire, Duroc-Jersey, and Poland-China.
(Native variety, Imported variety)
36. This livestock requires year-round care and commitment, and cannot be left
unattended for long periods.
(Horse, Cattle)
37. A fish species known for its rapid growth and ability to survive in various water
conditions, making it easy to raise.
(Tilapia, Grouper)
38. Farmers use this type of livestock to make use of cheap farm by-products such as
rice straw and corn stovers, which are otherwise wasted.
(Goat, Cattle)
39. A popular meat source among Filipinos, this animal’s success in farming depends on
the proper selection of breeds.
(Swine, Goat)
40. This livestock is known for its high protein content and ability to produce additional
products such as hides and horns.
(Carabao, Goat)
Good Luck!
EPP 6
SECOND QUARTER EXAMINATION
ANSWER KEY
TEST I 1. B
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2. B 40. Carabao
3. B
4. B
5. B
6. B
7. C
8. C
9. B
10. B
11. B
12. B
13. B
14. C
15. B
16. C
17. B
18. C
19. B
20. B
TEST II
21. TRUE
22. FALSE
23. TRUE
24. TRUE
25. FALSE
26. TRUE
27. TRUE
28. FALSE
29. FALSE
30. TRUE
TEST III
31. Goat
32. Catfish
33. Milkfish
34. Carabao
35. Imported variety
36. Horse
37. Tilapia
38. Cattle
39. Swine
