Department of education

Division of Nueva Vizcaya

NANSIAKAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Kayapa
Ist periodical Test in TLE Grade 7
S. Y. 2022- 2023
Name:_________________________________Yr. & Sec. ______________________Date.____________
Test I. Multiple choice.
Read the statement carefully and choose the letter of the correct answer from the choices given. Write
your answers on the blank provided before each item.
_A___1. It is a large cutting tool used for cutting tall grasses, weeds and branches of trees.
A. Bolo B. Sickle C. Knives D. Grub hoe
_D___2. This is used for breaking hard topsoil and pulverizing soil
A. Bolo B. Sickle C. Knives D. Grub hoe
_B___3. A tool used for digging big holes and digging out big stone and stumps
A. Bolo B. Crow bar C. Knives D. Grub hoe
_C___4. Spade is a gardening tool with a flat and sharp edge which is used for_________;
A. Removing weeds around the plant C. Digging or loosening soil
B. Leveling the soil D. Cutting small branches
__D__5. Wheelbarrow is a hand propelled vehicle used for______;
A. Hauling trash C. Hauling animal or chicken manure
B. Hauling fertilizers D. all of the above
_B___6. It is a devise used for applying herbicides, pesticides, and fertilizers to agricultural crops.
A. Sprinkler B. Sprayer C. Pail or can D. None of the above
__A__7. A devise used for watering plants and seedlings
A. Sprinkler B. Sprayer C. Pail or can D. None of the above
__A__8. It is a long-handled tool used for cleaning the ground by gathering the leaves and leveling soil.
A. Rake B. Spade C. Pick mattock D. Crow bar
__A__9. You noticed that there are aphids and worms in your vegetable garden. What will you use?
A. Sprayer to apply pesticides C. Sprinkler to water the infected areas
B. Axe to cut the infected areas D. Hand cultivator to loosen the soil
_D___10. Farm Implements are accessories which are______;
A. Pulled by working animals C. Are usually made of special kind of metals
B. Are mounted on machineries D. All of the above
_B___11. You found out that after typhoon Marce, some branches of mango tree had been damaged. Which
of the following will you use to cut the damaged branches?
A. Axe B. Bolo C. Knife D. Pruning shears
__D__12. You need to transport the fertilizer to the farm. Which of the following will enable you to perform
the task?
A. Pail B. Spade C. Shovel D. Wheelbarrow
__A__13. It is a container used for hauling soil, compost, chemical fertilizer and even water.
A. Pail B. Spade C. Shovel D. Wheelbarrow
__A__14. Pick mattock is a digging tool with___________;
A. a pointed head at one end C. a curved blade
B. a flat and sharp edge D. None of the above
__D__15. Which of the following is NOT a farm implement?
A. Plow B. Harrow C. Rotavator D. Hand tractor
__B__16. This refers to the terrain of the soil that is hilly or level.
A. Climate B. Topography c. Accessibility D. Socio-economic consideration
__D__17. Which of the following determines the profitability of the enterprise?
A. Climate B. Topography c. Accessibility D. Socio-economic consideration
__D__18. Which of the following is a climatic condition in the locality?
A. Rainfall B, Temperature C. Wind Velocity D. All of the above
__D__19. Which of the following is NOT a factor affecting the selection and location of site?
A. Climate B. Topography C. Accessibility D. none of the above
__A__20. Accessibility means___________;
A. The place is easily reach by vehicle C. refers to the terrain of the soil
B. determine the profitability of the enterprise D. determine the kind of crop to produce
__B__21. Which of the following is the first step in land preparation?
 A. Tilling B. Clearing C. Harrowing D. plowing
__A__22. Which of the following will improve soil fertility and soil texture?
A. Applying compost B. Clearing C. Harrowing D. plowing
__B__23. If the seed has the capacity to germinate, the seed is___________;
A. True to type B. Viable C. Damaged – free D. Fresh
__A__24. This means that the seed is not mix with other varieties.
A. True to type B. Viable C. Damaged – free D. Fresh
__A__25. This means that the seed comes a ripe and mature fruit which has grown from a healthy plant.
A. Fully matured B. Viable C. Damaged – free D. Fresh
__D__26. Which of the following method can be used to test the viability of seed?
A. Rag-doll method B. Seed box method C. Petri dish method D. all of the above
__C__27. After inspecting the seed box, you found out that only 85 seeds germinated out of 100 seeds that
you have sown. What is the percentage of germination of the seeds sown?
A. 65% B. 75% C. 85% D. 95%
__B__28. Mang Kiko sowed 50 seeds. After inspecting the seeds, he found out that only 35 seeds germinated.
What is the percentage of germination using the formula:
Number of seeds germinated
percent of germination= X 100
Number of seeds sowm

A. 60% B. 70% C. 80% D. 90%

__D__29. Not all seeds have the ability to germinate due to the following, EXCEPT;
A. High Moisture B. Long storage C. Immaturity D. Maturity
__A__30. This is usually done with big seeds such as beans, corn, peanuts, Okra, patola, upo, and ampalaya.
A. Direct planting B. Indirect planting C. Transplanting D. none of the above
__B__31. This is practice among plants with small seeds such as cabbage, pechay, tomatoes, eggplant and
spinach.
A. Direct planting B. Indirect planting C. Transplanting D. none of the above
__C__32. It is done when seedlings have attained 12-15 cm in height and 3-4 leaves have developed
A. Direct planting B. Indirect planting C. Transplanting D. none of the above
__A__33. Is any organic or inorganic material added to the soil to supply nutrients essential to the growth of
plants.
A. Fertilizer B. Herbicide C. Pesticide D. insecticide
__A__34. The fertilizer that is derived from vegetable and animal manure.
A. Organic Fertilizer B. Inorganic fertilizer C. Foliar fertilizer D. None of the above
__D__35. The following are the three major elements needed by plants, EXCEPT;
A. Nitrogen B. Phosphorous C. Potassium D. Oxygen
__A__36. The method of controlling weeds that involve the use of hand pulling.
A. Mechanical B. Chemical C. Biological D. None of the above
__B__37. The method of controlling weeds that involve the use of herbicides.
A. Mechanical B. Chemical C. Biological D. None of the above
__A__38. It provides the necessary moisture and carrier of plant food to obtain maximum growth and
development of crops.
A. Water B. Fungicide C. Fertilizer D. Pesticides
__A__39. The method of fertilizer application wherein the fertilizer is applied first before or during planting
A. Basal method B. Top dressing C. Spraying D. All of the above
__B__40. If the fertilizer is applied to a crop that is already growing in the field, what is the method of
application?
A. Basal method B. Top dressing C. Spraying D. All of the above
_C___41. When is the proper time to water the plants?
A. After planting seeds in the seed boxes C. After transplanting seedlings
B. After planting seeds in the field D. After thinning out
B_42. What type of irrigation system is done if water is applied to plants in the form of spray or simulated rain
A. Drip B. Sprinkler C. Sub-surface D. Surface
__A__43. What is surface irrigation?
A. Water flows along furrows C. Water drops like simulated rain
B. Water drops in perforated tube D. Water is supplied through submerged pipe

_D___44. What is the best definition of fertilizer?

 A. Large amount of substances or nutrients needed by plants
B. Small amount of substances or nutrients needed by plants
C. Substances that come from decayed plants
D. Organic or inorganic added to soil to improve soil fertility
__A__45. Green manuring refers to :
A. Leguminous plants that are plowed under to serve as fertilizer when decomposed
B. applying chopped green leaves in the field
C. collecting green colored animal manure to fertilize the field
D. Letting the rice straws decomposed in the field
__B__46. Why are weeds detrimental to plants?
A. They protect the crops from sunlight C. They eliminate insects attacking the plants
B. Weeds compete with nutrients D. They improve crop yield
__B__47. What is not a biological method of controlling insects?
A. The use of predators to suppress insect pests C. Proper land preparation
B. The use of Malathion to spray the crops D. Proper timing of planting
__C__48. When is Irrigation of water disastrous?
A. When it dissolves available nutrients C. When soil erosion occurs
B. When all the plant pests are killed D. When plant start wilting
__B__49. Herbicides are chemicals used to kill/eradicate;
A. Snails B. Weeds C. Fungi D. Bacteria
__A__50. Why is artificial method of drainage is considered the best method of removing excess water?
A. Water passes down quickly C. It is economical to use
B. It does not require manpower D. Water passes down slowly

Test II. TRUE or FALSE

Directions: Write the word “TRUE” if the statement is true, and the word “FALSE” if the statement is false.

____T_____1. Thoroughly prepared soil can eliminate weeds on the farm.

____F_____2. Poor soil can not be cured anymore even if the land is thoroughly prepared

____T_____3. Thoroughly prepared land may eradicate soil-borne pathogenic organisms

____F_____4. Direct planting is done with radish, pechay and tomatoes

____F_____5. Indirect planting is practical to use with corn, beans and squash

_____F____6. Seedlings can be transplanted immediately when the first leaf appear

_ ____F____7. Porous soil is not easy to work on

_____T____8. Inorganic fertilizer is a man – made fertilizer

_____F____9. Viable seeds mean free from weed seed and other foreign matter

_____T____10. Tomatoes are harvested before they reach ripening stage.

God helps those who help themselves

Good luck

Prepared by:
FREDDIE M. LUYAMAN
Science Grade 7 teacher