LESSON 4

Question 1

Two pronounced seasons, wet and dry. Max rainfall occurs in June to September. Dry season lasts from 3-6 months.

Answer 1

Type I

Question 2

No dry season, with very pronounced max rainfall from December to January.

Answer 2

Type II

Question 3

No very pronounced maximum rain period, with a short dry season. Closely resembles Type I instead of Type II since it has a dry season.

Answer 3

Type III

Question 4

Rainfall is more or less evenly distributed throughout the year. This is also intermediate between Type I and Type II but closely resembles II since it has no dry season.

Answer 4

Type IV

Question 5

Fruit Crops are best grown in Type IV climate except for?

Answer 5

Mango, Cashew, Tamarind

Question 6

Average humidity value in the Philippines

Answer 6

82 percent

Question 7

What are examples of crops that are best suited for subtropical climate?

Answer 7

Mandarin, Orange, Lychee, Arabica Coffee

Question 8

These crops are examples of herbaceous, shallow-rooted crops.

Answer 8

Banana, Abaca, Pineapple

Question 9

This soil texture has greater nutrient and water-holding capacity but has poor aeration and drainage.

Answer 9

Clayey soil

Question 10

This soil texture is well-drained, well-aerated, and easy to cultivate, but it has a low nutrient and water holding capacity.

Answer 10

Sandy soil

Question 11

Soil texture is determined in three ways:

Answer 11

1. Feel Method
2. Roll Method
3. Mechanical Analysis

Question 12

Kinds of cementing materials that contribute to soil structure

Answer 12

1. Organic Matter
2. Lime
3. Fine Clay

Question 13

Cultural practices that contribute to soil organic matter content

Answer 13

Cover Cropping
Organic Mulching
Green Manuring
Composting

Question 14

typical soil pH range in the Philippines

Answer 14

5.5 to 6.5

Question 15

What does soil pH affect?

Answer 15

solubility or availability of nutrients
soil organism activity