Question 1

The soil is made up of different sizes of particles of sand, silt, and clay. The relative amount of each of these soil components is known as.

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soil composition

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soil profile

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soil formation

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soil texture

Question 2

What topography or terrain of the land is best suited for vegetable production?

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slightly sloping

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level or plain

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waterlogged

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hilly/mountainous

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a factor in selecting the site for vegetable production?

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thorough land preparation

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availability of water supply

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topography of the land

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climatic requirements

Question 4

The stirring of the soil to facilitate the growth of plants refers to:

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cultivating

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tilling

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digging

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plowing and harrowing

Question 5

In the following choices, there are three factors governing climate. Which one is NOT?

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presence of clouds

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sunlight

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temperature

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water

Question 6

The best time to prepare the land is.

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when it is too dry to avoid puddling.

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when it is NOT too wet as to cause puddling nor too dry as to make pulverization of the soil difficult.

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when it is too wet so that tilling would be easy.

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all of the above.

Question 7

In general, good soil for vegetable growing has the following characteristics EXCEPT for.

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It contains a large amount of clay making the soil compact.

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It contains plenty of minerals.

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It has good aeration which allows the free movement of air for respiration and the development of roots.

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It has a high-water holding capacity.

Question 8

Which is NOT true about soil testing?

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Soil testing determines the pH level of the soil.

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It determines how fertilizers are to be applied.

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Soil testing determines the type and amount of nutrients present in the soil.

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The result of soil testing is the basis of making fertilizer recommendations.

Question 9

Which of the following factor is NOT true about climate and its relation to plant production?

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Topography and area of the land are affected.

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variation in plant and animal life is directly and indirectly affected

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Crops and crop production are affected.

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Respiration, assimilation, photosynthesis, and other physiological processes in plants are affected

Question 10

The following records are needed to analyze the soil samples EXCEPT for. a.

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cropping history

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slope, degree of erosion, soil texture, and color

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past lime and fertilizer treatments

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nearness to water supply

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