FE_FTB_2019 Flashcards by Brillianne Mae Ballasio

Which is not a tree or shrub?

A. Homonia riparea
B. Eragrostis cururavea
C. Psidium guajava
D. Datura alba

B. Eragrostis cururavea

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What are the purposes of mulching with grasses or leaves?

I. Reduces evaporation
II. Prevents hardening of surface soil
III. Facilitates root penetration

A. I and II
B. I and III
C. II and III
D. I, II and III

A. I and II

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The first leaves of the embryo is referred to as _____.

A. cotyledon
B. axil
C. bract
D. ochrea

A. cotyledon

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It is the environment which supports an animal or plant population and includes space, food, cover and the presence of other animal or plant species.

A. Niche
B. Habitat
C. Territory
D. Carrying capacity

B. Habitat

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Gall rust generally attacks moluccansau. Leaf spot usually attacks Katoan bangkal.

A. Both statements are true
B. Both statements are false
C. The first statement is false; the second statement is true
D. The first statement is true; the second statement is false

A. Both statements are true

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Which of the following refers to protected landscape?

I. Maintain nationally significant natural landmark
II. Protect nationally significant species
III. Provide opportunities for public enjoyment through recreation and tourism.

A. II and III
B. I, II and III
C. I and II
D. I and III

D. I and III

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After three weeks of observation, you noticed that the leaves of your mahogany trees have yellow spots all over and green seams remain along the veins. Your trees lack _____.

A. Potassium
B. Calcium
C. Magnesium
D. Iron

C. Magnesium

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The growth or yield of a tree depends upon food production (photosynthesis) being ______ the food consumption (respiration).

A. more or less equal to
B. equal to
C. considerably more than
D. considerably lesser than

C. considerably more than

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A group of plants bearing seeds which develop in all enclosed ovary.

A. monoecious plant
B. gymnosperm
C. dicotyledonous plant
D. angiosperm

D. angiosperm

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The enrichment of a water body with nutrients resulting in excessive growth of phytoplankton, algae or vascular plants leading to depletion of oxygen is called _____.

A. water pollution
B. siltation
C. eutrophication
D. red tide

C. eutrophication

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Which of the following may lead to astonishing levels of species diversity and biological specialization?

I. Competition between predator and prey
II. Struggle for nutrients
III. Competition between herbivores and plants

A. I, II and III
B. I and III
C. I and II
D. II and III

A. I, II and III

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It is NOT a characteristic of monocot plants.

A. The leaf vein is netted.
B. Root system is adventitious.
C. Possesses only one cotyledon
D. Vascular bundles are scattered.

A. The leaf vein is netted.

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This refers to the use of natural enemies to control pest infestation.

A. Biological control
B. Herbicide
C. Insecticide
D. Predator control

A. Biological control

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_____ is a species of beetle. It is a serious pest of Acacia mangium.

A. Leucopholis irrorata
B. Agrilus sexsignatus
C. Ips calligraphus
D. Eucalyptus spp.

B. Agrilus sexsignatus

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What is considered as the worst pest of pines in the Philippines?

A. Dioryctria rubella
B. Pitrova cristata
C. Fusarium solani
D. Ips calligraphus

D. Ips calligraphus

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_____ is the dominant forest type of the Philippines.

A. Mossy forest
B. Dipterocarp forest
C. Pine forest
D. Mangrove forest

B. Dipterocarp forest

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The common petiole on which the leaflets of a compound leaf are inserted is called _____.

A. midrib
B. pulvinus
C. rachis
D. pinnule

C. rachis

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Which statements are true?

I. Water travels through sandy soil very easily, so nutrients leach out easily.

II. Sandy soil contains silt and clay which are less than 15% of the material by weight.

III. Sandy soil contains 35% sand.

A. I, II and III
B. I and II
C. II and III
D. I and III only

A. I, II and III

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The boundary between two ecosystems is referred to as _____.

A. Shelterbelt
B. Ecotone
C. Buffer zone
D. Fireline

B. Ecotone

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What document described the environmental impact of mitigation and enhancement measures for a project in environmentally critical areas?

A. Initial environmental examination
B. Environmental compliance certificate
C. Environmental certificate
D. Environmental impact assessment

A. Initial environmental examination

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What is the upper limit of the water holding capacity of the soil?

A. Maximum tolerance
B. Field capacity
C. Saturation point
D. Filed penetration capacity

B. Field capacity

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Which of the following factors determine the depth where sufficient moisture is available all year round?

I. Water holding capacity of the soil
II. Soil cover
III. Exposure

A. I & II
B. I, II & III
C. I & III
D. II & III

B. I, II & III

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The loss of water in liquid from droplets along the margin of the leaves is referred to as guttation. When does this happen?

A. When the roots of the plants are water soaked
B. When transpiration equals absorption
C. When transpiration exceeds absorption
D. When transpiration is lower than absorption

D. When transpiration is lower than absorption

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This refers to the use of chemicals to control beetle infestation.

A. Herbicide
B. Insecticide
C. Biological control
D. Predator control

B. Insecticide

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The main advantage of establishing a plantation on a completely cleared and burned site is rapid development of the plantation. Why? I. Little competition from seeds II. Good supply of nutrient III. Little water is evaporated A. I, II and III B. I and III C. I and II D. II and III

C. I and II

In many grasses, _____ is a short membranous projection on the inner side of the leaf blade at the junction where the leaf blade and the leaf sheath meet. A. panicle B. petiole C. stipule D. ligule

D. ligule

Which of the following nitrogen fixer is involved in symbiotic association with legumes forming root nodules? A. Azotobacter B. Clostridium C. Rhodospirillum D. Rhizobium

D. Rhizobium

A process of soil formation due to action of chemical substances is called _____. A. Salinization B. Calcification C. Mechanical weathering D. Illuviation

C. Mechanical weathering

RA. 9072 is the national caves and cave resources management and protection act. RA 9147 is the Wildlife Conservation and Protection Act. A. The first statement is false while the second statement is true B. Both statements are false C. The first statement is true while the second statement is false D. Both statements are true

D. Both statements are true

_____ is a silvicultural treatment that aims to free a stand below the sapling stage from competing unwanted plant species that threaten to suppress them. A. Release cutting B. Sanitation cutting C. Improvement cutting D. Thinning

A. Release cutting

What is that field of study that deals NOT only with forest community but also soil, water, and climate? A. Pathology B. Forest ecosystem C. Dendrology D. Forest soil

B. Forest ecosystem

The induction of flowering by cold treatment. A. Kinesis B. Photoperiodism C. Tropism D. Vernalization

D. Vernalization

______ is an assemblage of organisms and the physical environment where exchanges of energy and matter exist. A. Niche B. Biome C. Habitat D. Ecosystem

D. Ecosystem

If the soil has a Ph value of 8, it is ______. A. over acidic B. neutral C. basic D. acidic

C. basic

Which of the following factors determine the effect of light intens on the availability of moisture all year round? I. Water holding capacity of the soil II. Soil cover III. Exposure A. III B. I and II C. II and III D. I, II and III

D. I, II and III

Covering the bed surface with a layer of organic materials reduces evaporation of soil moisture and shield the soil surface from the sun. This nursery practice is called ______. A. Mulching B. Secudding C. Screening D. Shading

A. Mulching

______ is the unit of vegetation which includes not only the plants of which it is composed but the animals habitually associated with them and also all the physical and chemical components of the immediate environment or habitat. A. Ecological zone B. Bioregion C. Forest D. Ecosystem

D. Ecosystem

What is the upper limit of of the water holding capacity of the soil? A. Maximum tolerance B. Field penetration capacity C. Field capacity D. Saturation point

C. Field capacity

It deals with the distribution of plants on the earth’s surface. A. Plant ecology B. Plant geography C. Plant succession D. Plant systematics

B. Plant geography

What are the relationships of mycorrhiza and the plants? I. The fungi interact with the root tissue to form organs that increase ability of the plants to extract minerals. II. The fungi are supplied with carbohydrates formed by photosynthesis by the plants. III. Plants allow fungi to undergo nutrient cycling. A. II and III ONLY B. I and II ONLY C. I and III ONLY D. I, II and III

D. I, II and III

A disease that results in the rapid decay of young succulent seedlings or by the sudden wilting of seedlings due to extensive necrosis of the stem near the soil line is called ______. A. damping-off disease B. necrosis C. rotting D. smothering disease

A. damping-off disease

Cleaning and disinfecting elements used for pruning are the common practices employed in ______. A. Physical method B. Sanitary method C. Statutory method D. Cultural method

B. Sanitary method

A seed or pollen-bearing structure in gymnosperms: A. Cone B. Sorus C. Basidium D. Sporangium

A. Cone

What is the process by which the embryo in a seed breaks the seed coat and begins to develop into a young plant? A. Fission B. Fertilization C. Germination D. Differentiation

C. Germination

This is a flat area with high elevation. A. Valley B. Plateau C. Ridge D. Gully

B. Plateau

A technique/principle referring to the reduction in terms of severity of the disease in infected crop plants. A. Eradication B. Avoidance of the pathogen C. Development of plants resistant to disease D. Therapy

D. Therapy

It is a primary input to the water balance equation. A. Rainfall B. Pressure C. Heat D. Soil moisture

A. Rainfall

______ is referred to as the boundary between two adjacent ecological communities or ecosystems. A. Buffer zones B. Ecotone C. Marginal zones D. Edge effect

B. Ecotone

Cleaning and disinfecting elements used for tree surgery are the common practices employed in ______. A. Sanitary method B. Statutory method C. Cultural method D. Physical method

A. Sanitary method

A field of study that deals with disease infestation in forest community. A. Dendrology B. Forest soil C. Forest ecosystem D. Pathology

D. Pathology

What do you mean if the soil is said to be permeable? A. It can be penetrated by liquid B. It can be change from one kind to another C. It can become solid D. It is sticky

A. It can be penetrated by liquid

What group of plants produce seeds that do NOT develop in an enclosed ovary? A. Monoecious plant B. Angiosperm C. Gymnosperm D. dioecious plant

C. Gymnosperm

______ has tiny pipelines that carry water with a small amount of dissolved minerals from the roots to the leaves of trees. A. Xylem B. Cork layer C. Phloem D. Cambium

A. Xylem

Once the trees are harvested, new trees can grow in their place and continue to sequester carbon. The rate of carbon sequestration depends on the management practice adopted, the tree species involved and the geographic area covered. Evaluate the statements. A. Both statements are false B. Statement 1 is true; Statement 2 is false C. Statement 1 is false; Statement 2 is true D. Both statements are true

D. Both statements are true

A pest is an organism which may be large, small or microscopic, that causes damage on crops. Which of the following is not a pest? A. Insect B. Man C. Mycorrhiza D. Pathogens

C. Mycorrhiza

Which of the following characterizes an ecosystem? I. It can be recognized within their general surroundings. II. It is a place defined as habitat of several animal species III. It is a place defined by the predominance of one plant species A. I, II & III B. II & III C. I & II D. I & III

D. I & III

The major conducting elements in coniferous wood is called ______. A. Fibers B. Vessels C. Tracheids D. Phloem

C. Tracheids

A scientist stated that the volume composition of the representative soil in optimum condition for plant growth would approximate 50% pore space. What does this mean? A. 45% water and 5% air B. 45% air and 5% water C. 35% water and 15% air D. 25% water and 25% air

D. 25% water and 25% air

It refers to the overall spreading of organisms across a physical scale, such as seeds or individuals, or movement away from the birth site. A. Leaving B. Dispersal C. Migrating D. Transferring

B. Dispersal

It is the first stage of erosion during which layers of soil are imperceptibly washed away by surface flow. A. Sheet erosion B. Avalanche C. Earth movement D. Gully erosion

A. Sheet erosion

Which is not a part of the leg? A. Trochanter B. Femur C. Tibia D. Cardo

D. Cardo

What are some of the requirements for suitable species to be used for erosion control? I. It must be straight boled II. It should have deep and wide spread root system III. It must be able to withstand drought A. I and II B. I, II and III C. II and III D. I and III

B. I, II and III

Imbibition is the process by which cell wall and protoplasm absorb water thus making them softer, swollen and more elastic. Photosynthesis involves the use of energy from sunlight to reduce carbon dioxide to produce carbohydrates, water and by-product from hydrogen donor. A. All statements are true B. All statements are false C. Statement 1 is false; statement 2 is true D. Statement 1 is true; statement 2 is false

A. All statements are true

______ is the prevention of crossing among population due to chromosomal difference. A. Ecological isolation B. Geographical isolation C. Genetic isolation D. Phenological isolation

C. Genetic isolation

Which of the following objectives refer to tree improvement? I. Genetic improvement and cultivation of selected plants II. Improvement of genetic base of species III. Assurance of the availability of materials needed A. I and III B. I, II and III C. II and III D. I and II

B. I, II and III

Which of the following hormones is known to inhibit flowering in plants? A. Florigen B. Auxin C. Gibberellin D. abscisic acid

D. abscisic acid

Biologists have found that there is a direct relationship between the area of natural habitat and the number of species it can sustain. Reducing habitat size increases the risk of species extinctions. Evaluate the statements. A. All statements are true B. Statement 1 is false; statement 2 is true C. All statements are false D. Statement 1 is true; statement 2 is false

A. All statements are true

The average diameter of 5 narra trees in a plantation in Aurora is 32 cm diameter. If 4 of the narra trees has 25, 27, 19 and 35cm diameter, what is the diameter of the 5th tree? A. 49 B. 54 C. 32 D. 28

B. 54

A silvicultural treatment that aims to free the stand from diseased plant species. A. Improvement cutting B. Release cutting C. Thinning D. Sanitation cutting

D. Sanitation cutting

It is the zone of differentiation located below the apical meristem. To differentiate means ______. A. to enlarge B. to become mature C. to increase in number or multiply D. to become specialized for particular function

D. to become specialized for particular function

Which of the following are some required activities to be conducted in seed certification? I. Determine history of the seed source II. Conduct field infections of mother trees III. Replicate plantation to other sites A. I, II & III B. II & III C. I & III D. I & II

A. I, II & III

What is the valuable source of humus? A. Organic matter B. Decomposed leaves C. Forest litter D. Macromolecules

C. Forest litter

Which of the following trees has a compound leaf? A. Mango B. Tiesa C. Avocado D. Tamarind

D. Tamarind

Which of the following is NOT a part of the vascular tissue system? A. collenchyma B. vascular cambium C. phloem D. xylem

B. vascular cambium

Silvics is the study of life history and general characteristics of forest trees and stands with particular reference to environmental factors. Silviculture is the art of producing and tending a forest. A. The first statement is false, the second statement is true B. Both statements are true C. Both statements are false D. The first statement is true, the second statement is false

B. Both statements are true

It refers to a boundary of a protected area. A. Marginal zones B. Ecotone C. Edge effect D. Buffer zones

D. Buffer zones

What differentiates a CORYMB from a Cyme as form of inflorescence? A. Flower starts from same level B. Inner flower opens first C. Arranged like ribs of umbrella D. Inner flower opens last

D. Inner flower opens last

As to leaf arrangement, when two or more leaves are borne at the same node on the same side of the stem, it is ______ while it is ______ when they are regularly arranged one above another in two opposite rows. A. whorled-alternate B. whorled-opposite C. fascicled-distichous D. fascicled-secund

C. fascicled-distichous

The resin obtained from pine trees especially the Benguet pine is collectively known as ______. A. Manila Copal B. Naval stores C. Balu D. Gutta percha

B. Naval stores

This is an organism comprising a species of fungus symbiotically joining with a species of algae. A. Lichen B. Mycorrhiza C. Moss D. Rhizobium

A. Lichen

The destructive stage of shoot moth is the larvae. It bores through the tissue and results in the production of side shoot at the point of damage. A. Statement 1 is false; statements 2 is true B. Both statements are true C. Both statements are false D. Statement 1 is true; statement 2 is false

B. Both statements are true

The size of grain of soils is referred to as ______. A. pH B. structure C. texture D. bulk density

C. texture

This species has remained confined to Taal lake. A. Sapsap B. Pait-pait C. Goby D. Tawilis

D. Tawilis

Which of the following are characteristics of clayey soils? I. Excellent water-holding capacity II. Excellent mineral-holding capacity III. Difficult to work A. I, II and III B. II and III C. I and II D. I and III

A. I, II and III

The measure of the ability of a substance in the soil to transfer heat is referred to as ______. A. Soil conductivity B. Heat conductivity C. Specific head conductivity D. Thermal conductivity

D. Thermal conductivity

Water in the biosphere moves in cycle. Arrange in order the following water movements to describe the water cycle with rain as the primary source of water. I. transpiration and evaporation II. Precipitation III. Infiltration IV. Condensation A. IV, II, III and I B. I, IV, II and III C. III, I, IV and II D. II, III, I and IV

D. II, III, I and IV

Situation 1 – Executive order No. 23, S. 2011 in a law that declares a moratorium on the cutting and harvesting of timber in the natural and residual forests. Pursuant to E.O. 23, it is the obligation of the state to protect the remaining forest cover areas of the country. It is also its obligation to preserve biodiversity; allow natural regeneration of residual forests and promote development of plantation forests. Evaluate the statements. A. Both statement are incorrect B. Both statement are correct C. Statement 1 is incorrect; statement 2 is correct D. Statement 1 is correct; statement 2 is incorrect

B. Both statement are correct

The purpose of allowing natural regeneration is to perpetuate the ______. A. premium hardwood species B. fast growing species C. original forest cover D. endemic species

C. original forest cover

What is the silvicultural treatment which involves the removal of twigs and branches of the planted trees to enhance the growth and quality of final crops in a tree plantation? A. Thinning B. Release cutting C. Sanitation cutting D. Pruning

D. Pruning

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