Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region I
Schools Division of Ilocos Norte
DINGRAS NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL/LT. EDGAR FOZ MNHS
POBLACION CAMPUS
Dingras
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Agricultural Crop Production

Read and understand the questions below. Choose the letter of the correct answer and write it in a separate answer sheet.

1. This type of vegetable growing is practiced in wide tracts of land with the purpose of producing vegetables for
distant markets.
A. home gardening B. market gardening C. truck gardening D. vegetable forcing

2. Which of the following hinders a farmer from engaging in vegetable production?

A. erratic supply and low-quality produce
B. poor farm-to-market roads and inadequate storage facilities
C. limited entrepreneurial skills and reliable market information
D. negative attitude of the farmer and lack of technical know-how

3. Which of the following factors in selecting the site is considered as the life – blood of vegetable production?
A. soil B. sunlight C. topography D. water

4. Access to sunlight plays a significant role in producing vegetable crops. How long the crops should be exposed to
direct sunlight every day?
A. 2 – 4 hours B. 3 – 5 hours C. 4 – 6 hours D. 6 – 7 hours

5. Soil is needed to grow your vegetable garden, why is soil analysis important?
A. to describe the type of soil
B. to know how to apply fertilizers
C. to identify the crops to be planted
D. to determine the rate and kind of fertilizers to be applied

6. Which of the following is not a reason why we consider accessibility to road and transportation as one of the
important factors in selecting the site?
A. vegetables are highly perishable C. vegetables are best liked when they are fresh
B. vegetables are harvested anytime D. products are transported without much damage

7. Vegetable home gardens help the families in many ways. Which of the following is not true about vegetable home
gardens? Vegetable home gardens…
A. provide additional income for the family
B. are a source of a variety of vegetables throughout the year
C. prevent bonding with family members through gardening
D. develop the value of manual labor, industry, and cooperation

8. Market gardening is located near centers of population to have a ready market of vegetable produce. In order to
meet the consumers demand, some requirements are needed except the
A. frequent use of toxic pesticides C. wise use of fertilizer and irrigation
B. intensive and continuous cropping D. efficient protection against crop pest
 9. Soil analysis is very important in agriculture to determine what the elements present and limiting in the soil. Which
of the following is not a consideration when taking soil samples for soil analysis?
A. cropping history C. frequency of irrigation
B. slope of the area D. past lime and fertilizer application

10. In order to have a good quality produce, the soil must be prepared well and have the good quality of soil. Which of
the following is NOT a characteristic of good soil?
A. has good aeration
B. has plenty of minerals
C. has high water holding capacity
D. contains large amount of clay making the soil compact

11. One of the most important factors in farming is the topography of the land where you want to stablish your
vegetable garden. What is the best topography suited for vegetable production?
A. hilly B. level C. sloping D. slightly sloping

12. To determine whether the water holding capacity of the soil is very important and it is depending on its soil particle.
Which of the following refers to the proportion of sand, silt, and clay particles that comprise a particular soil sample?
A. soil B. soil profile C. soil texture D. soil structure

13. The type of soil directly affects the growth and development of vegetable crops. What types of soil are best for
growing vegetables?
A. clay – loam B. sandy – loam C. silty – clay D. sandy – clay

14. Vegetables grown out from their normal or regular growing seasons are called off-season vegetables. Which of the
following statements is not true about vegetable forcing?
A. off-season vegetables are best grown in greenhouses
B. off-season vegetables need intensive and expensive care
C. off-season vegetables require scientific procedures and the use of special environmental facilities
D. off-season vegetables are marketed at a lower price than vegetables grown during the regular growing period

15. The following statements tell how to collect composite soil samples from each sampling area. Choose from the
choices the correct procedure in taking soil samples.
1. Place the bar of soil (representing a one spot soil sample) in a pail or any suitable clean container.
2. Using a spade or shovel, dig a pit to a depth of 20 – 30 centimeters.
3. From one vertical side of the pit, take a slice of soil 2 – 3 cm thick with a single downward thrust of the spade. Using
a knife or a trowel, trim the slice of soil on both sides to a bar 3 – 4 cm width.
4. Clear the soil surface of litter and vegetation before digging a pit.
A. 1,3,2,4 B. 2,4,3,1 C. 4,2,3,1 D. 4,3,1,2

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Prepared by:
DOMENIE O. CASTILLO
Teacher I