Q2 HELE06 Chapter 01 Lesson 01 Assessment

What is a major benefit of trees on a hot, sunny day?

• They produce fruit.
• They provide shade.
• They clean the air.
• They stop the wind.

Answer explanation

Trees give us shade against sunlight.

What is it called when a forest area is cleared of trees without planting new ones?

• Agriculture
• Landscaping
• Deforestation
• Construction

Answer explanation

One of the major causes of floods is deforestation, which is the clearing of an area of forest without replanting.

How do trees help protect areas during typhoons?

• They attract rain.
• They serve as windbreakers.
• They cool the air.
• They make the soil wet.

Answer explanation

Trees serve as windbreakers during typhoons and storms.

Which part of a tree is a good source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals?

• The leaves
• The bark
• The roots
• The fruits and nuts

Answer explanation

Trees produce fruits and nuts that are sources of fiber, vitamins, and minerals.

What is considered the most important factor affecting the growth of trees?

• The type of animals nearby
• The climate
• The age of the farmer
• The color of the leaves

Answer explanation

Climate is the most important factor affecting the growth of trees.

What does the term "temperature" refer to?

• The amount of rainfall
• The speed of the wind
• The degree of coldness and hotness of the atmosphere
• The amount of sunlight

Answer explanation

Temperature refers to the degree of coldness and hotness of the atmosphere at a certain period of time.

A pine tree would grow best in which type of climate?

• A hot, dry desert
• A warm, tropical island
• A cold climate like in Baguio
• A swampy wetland

Answer explanation

The example of a pine tree growing best in a cold climate like Baguio is given in the text.

During which stage is a tree most likely to die from extreme temperature changes?

• The mature stage
• The seedling stage
• The flowering stage
• The fruiting stage

Answer explanation

At the seedling stage, trees are very sensitive and may die from extreme temperature changes.

What is the main source of energy for plants?

• Water
• Soil
• Sunlight
• Fertilizer

Answer explanation

Sunlight is a source of energy for the plant.

What can happen to a tree's development if it receives too much or too little water?

• It may grow faster.
• It may be stunted.
• It will produce more leaves.
• Its roots will shrink.

Answer explanation

Too much or too little water may stunt the development of a tree.