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WorksheetsTLE- Agri-Fishery Arts 8
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
If you were to design a modern fishing method for small-scale fishers in Ilocos Sur, which feature would make it more efficient and sustainable?
Manual net repairs
Fishing without tools
Use of specialized rods and lures with improved precision
Diving without masks
Local fish markets have reported a shortage of fish due to overfishing and a growing population. To solve this problem, the government promotes aquaculture programs in coastal areas. What is the main reason for developing aquaculture in this situation?
A. To compete with foreign markets
B. To commercialize rivers and lakes
C. To address fish scarcity caused by population growth and illegal fishing
D. To replace agriculture with fisheries
During a classroom discussion, your teacher explains that the earliest form of fish culture was practiced thousands of years ago in Asia. You recall learning that it started in a country known for its long history of innovation and rice-fish farming. Which country is being described?
A. Japan
B. United States
C. China
D. Philippines
While studying the history of aquaculture, you read about a European scientist who discovered a way to artificially fertilize fish eggs, helping increase fish production. Who was this pioneer?
A. Leonardo Mascall
B. Squire Caroll
C. Jacob of Westphalia
D. Dr. Pio Valencia
Your teacher shows old photos of two towns in the Philippines where the first fishpond industries were developed because of their rich coastal waters and fishing traditions. Which towns are these?
A. Navotas and Malabon
B. Cebu and Bacolod
C. Davao and Iloilo
D. Makati and Baguio
You are planning to start a small aquaculture business in the U.S. and want to learn from the first species ever cultured there. Which fish would you most likely study as your model for cultivation practices?
Tilapia
Goldfish
Catfish
Carp
In your coastal barangay, there is a stream with strong flowing water that can be used for aquaculture. Which culture system would be most suitable for this condition?
Cage culture
Pen culture
Raceway culture
Pond culture
The local fish farmers in Vigan City want to make sure the water in their fish tanks stays at the right temperature to keep tilapia healthy. Which tool would they use?
Salinometer
Secchi disk
Laboratory thermometer
Scoop net
While checking their fishpond in San Vicente, a farmer needs to ensure the water has enough oxygen for the fish. Which tool helps measure dissolved oxygen?
PH meter
Dissolved oxygen meter
Water pump
Brails
A community fishpond in Bantay needs water to circulate to prevent stagnation and maintain oxygen levels. Which equipment is essential?
Water pump
Hook and line
Cast net
Secchi disk
The fishpond caretaker in Vigan Coastal Area wants to know if the water is too salty for their brackishwater species. Which tool should they use?
Thermometer
Salinometer or refractometer
PH meter
Scoop net
Farmers in Barangay Mindoro and San Pedro want to check how clear the pond water is before adding fingerlings. Which tool would they use?
Catch fish
Transport fingerlings
Measure water clarity
Monitor water current
During a coastal fishing activity in Barangay Mindoro, Vigan City, a fisherman uses a tool that pierces or impales fish individually instead of trapping them in nets. What fishing gear is he using?
Scoop net
Spear
Cast net
Mobile enclosing net
You have two freshwater fishponds in different barangays. Pond A has tilapia and carp, while Pond B has tuna and milkfish. Based on the species commonly cultured in Philippine freshwater ponds, which pond is more likely to succeed in terms of growth and yield, and why?
Pond A, because tilapia and carp are suited for freshwater culture in the Philippines
Pond B, because tuna and milkfish grow faster in freshwater
Both ponds have equal chances because all fish adapt easily
Neither pond will succeed because freshwater fish require brackishwater
A fish farmer allows fish to breed in ponds but still helps by providing shelters and maintaining water quality. What method of propagation is he practicing?
Intensive
Commercial breeding
Semi-natural propagation
Hatchery farming
In your school's aquaculture project, your class plans to manually extract eggs and sperm from mature fish, then fertilize them in a container before releasing them into tanks. What propagation method are you applying?
Releasing fish in oceans
Allowing open breeding in rivers
Manually extracting and fertilizing fish eggs
Placing fish in cages
The local government in your town launches a program to protect fish habitats and enforce fishing limits to ensure sustainable harvests. What is the main goal of this conservation effort?
To maximize fish pricing
To manage aquatic resources sustainably by observing fishery laws
To limit fish importation
To increase fishing licenses
Your coastal community wants to protect breeding fish species from overfishing. Which action should be taken to conserve and manage these aquatic resources properly?
Using large nets
Establishing a fish sanctuary
Unregulated harvest
Mixing saltwater and freshwater
Your barangay plans to promote fish conservation by setting up a special protected area in a nearby river. As a young aquaculturist, how would you design this area to help fish reproduce naturally and safely?
Build a fish market near the river
Designate a protected water area where fishing is not allowed to let fish reproduce naturally
Set up fish traps to collect rare species
Create a temporary holding tank for captured fish
Your class is preparing an infographic about laws protecting fish resources in the Philippines. Which law would you highlight to explain the importance of the “closed season” policy?
RA 10627
Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998, as amended in 2015
RA 10175
Cybercrime Prevention Act
As part of a science exhibit, you are asked to create a 3D model showing fish adapted to different environments. Which fish would you place in the ocean section of your model?
Catfish
Carp
Tuna
Sinarapan
Your group is tasked to design an aquarium display that highlights fish species found in freshwater environments like rivers and lakes. Which species will you include in your design?
Carp
Mackerel
Swordfish
Sardines
In Barangay San Roque, the fisherfolk notice that their fish catch has become smaller because of illegal fishing in nearby waters. The LGU reminds everyone about Republic Act No. 10654. What is the main goal of this law?
To protect marine resources and promote responsible fishing
To allow open fishing without rules
To limit fish farming in coastal towns
To expand foreign fishing in Philippine seas
In Ilocos Sur, some fishermen were caught using dynamite fishing. The BFAR confiscated their boats and fined them under RA 10654. Why does the law give penalties for illegal fishing?
To protect marine life and promote sustainable practices
To stop small fishers from earning a living
To favor large fishing companies
To reduce fish production
A boat captain in Pangasinan ignores safety and environmental rules while fishing. When caught, he and his chief engineer were both penalized. Who is held responsible under RA 10654 when a vessel breaks fishing laws?
The captain and main crew members
The barangay captain
Only the fishermen’s families
The market vendors
Fishermen from Barangay Mindoro, Vigan City use scoop nets during their morning catch. By observing their method, what can you conclude about how scoop nets function in aquaculture?
They are best for collecting aquatic organisms in shallow or controlled environments
They are mainly for deep-sea fishing
They are used only for gathering seaweeds
They help dig into the seabed for fish
A group of students from Vigan National High School interviews local fishers who use hooks with baited lines without nets. By analyzing this practice, which fishing method are the fishers demonstrating?
Fly fishing
Trolling
Hand line fishing
Net dragging
During a fishing trip off the coast of Cabugao, Ilocos Sur, a motorized boat moves slowly while dragging lines with baited hooks behind it. What can you infer about the fishing method being applied?
It involves using rods from shore
It relies on underwater spears
It is the modern technique known as trolling
It is done using a large seine net
Why is sorting fish by size considered an effective quality control step before selling?
Because it helps meet market standards and ensures fair pricing
Because it changes the flavor of fish
Because it increases the number of fish caught
Because it saves time during fishing
Why is it important to store fish properly after harvest?
To keep the product fresh and safe for consumers.
To reduce the number of workers needed
To make fish look bigger
To increase water content in fish
In a local bangus farm, workers clean their ponds and check the water quality before harvesting. Their farm follows Good Aquaculture Practices (GAqP). Why is this important according to RA 10654?
To make sure fish are healthy and safe for human consumption
To avoid spending money on pond maintenance
To harvest faster without checking fish health
To use any type of water available
A local fish farmer wants to maximize production in a brackishwater pond. She can stock either milkfish and prawns or tilapia and carp. Analyze the habitat requirements of these species and determine which combination is more appropriate for a brackishwater pond.
Milkfish and prawns, because they thrive in brackishwater conditions
Tilapia and carp, because they adapt better to brackishwater
Both combinations are equally suitable
None, because brackishwater ponds are not suitable for these species
During a school field trip to a fish farm, the manager explains that the fish are raised in tanks and ponds where their feeding and growth are carefully monitored. What does this practice best describe?
Fish conservation
Fish cultivation
Fish propagation
Fish distribution
A barangay fish farmer uses a large pond but adds very little feed and technology. Production is low, but the costs are minimal. What type of fish cultivation is being practiced?
Intensive
Extensive
Semi-intensive
Controlled
A commercial fish farm in your town uses water aerators, proper feeding schedules, and moderate equipment to raise tilapia efficiently. What cultivation method is this?
Intensive
Extensive
Semi-intensive
Wild-based
During your science project, your group discusses ways to increase the number of fish in the local river. You suggest helping fish reproduce through hatcheries before releasing them back into the water. What does this practice aim to achieve?
Harvest fish before maturity
Relocate fish to new rivers
Increase fish stock through natural or artificial reproduction
Increase fish export only
A group of students visits a nearby river and observes fish laying eggs naturally without any human help or equipment used. They are asked to identify the type of breeding process taking place. What kind of propagation is this?
Artificial egg stripping
Reproduction in natural habitats without human interference
Breeding in tanks
Transferring fish to saltwater
A fisher in Batangas was caught using fine mesh nets that captured even baby fish. He was warned under Section 93 of RA 10654. Why does the law ban the use of fine mesh nets?
Because they catch young fish before they can grow and reproduce
Because they are expensive to use
Because they make fishing easier
Because they slow down the catch
The Visayan Sea has been declared an “overfished area.” For six months, fishing is temporarily stopped to let fish reproduce. What part of RA 10654 supports this?
Section 94 (prohibiting fishing in overexploited areas)
Section 90 (vessel registration)
Section 100 (export permits)
Section 88 (fish tagging)
In a coastal school, students start a project to help promote sustainable fishing by planting mangroves and cleaning shorelines. Their teacher says this supports RA 10654. How does this activity show understanding of the law?
It teaches balance between livelihood and environmental protection
It encourages illegal fishing
It helps commercial companies earn more
During your class visit to the Vigan City Public Market, you notice a stall selling a silvery, flat fish that the vendor calls “Duhay” or “Pampano.” Your teacher asks you to label it correctly using its English name. Which label should you place?
Oilfish
Pomfret
Grouper
Snapper
In your Edukasyong Pantahanan at Pangkabuhayan (EPP) class, you are assigned to identify local fish names sold in Vigan’s coastal barangays like Mindoro and San Pedro. A fisherman shows you a Filefish, which locals call in Cebuano. What is the local name of the Filefish in Cebuano?
Maya-maya
Saguksok
Bibid
Tanigue
At the Vigan City Fish Port, you are helping your teacher prepare labels for common fish species. You find a red-colored fish known for its firm meat and is called Snapper in English. What is its local name in Tagalog?
Maya-Maya
Oilfish
Banded Grouper
Hairtail
During a school coastal clean-up and fish monitoring activity in Barangay Mindoro, Vigan City, local fishermen tell you they caught a rare fish they call “Penahon.” You must identify it correctly in your report. Which species does “Penahon” refer to?
Dolphin
Batfish
Oilfish
Cod
Fishermen at San Pedro, Vigan City said they saw a Fraser’s Dolphin near the shore. They called it by its local name. What is the local name of the Fraser’s Dolphin?
Tanigue
Bibid
Balyena
Mayahon
In your science project at Vigan National High School, your group research endangered marine species found near the Ilocos Sur coastline. You read about a fish called Epinephelus cyanopodus, known for its blue spots and declining numbers. Which description matches this species?
Snapper
Filefish
Epinephelus cyanopodus
Platax orbicularis
While cleaning fish at the Vigan public market, you notice your back and wrists start to hurt after long hours of work in the same position. What type of hazard are you experiencing?
Physical hazard
Biological hazard
Ergonomic hazard
Psychological hazard
A fisherman from Barangay Mindoro spends long hours near the noisy engine of his boat. After several months, he starts having difficulty hearing. What kind of health problem has he likely developed?
Eye infection
Hearing loss
Muscle cramp
Skin rash
In a fish processing area in Vigan, workers often lift heavy ice boxes and bend repeatedly while sorting fish. What is the most common cause of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in this workplace?
Seafood consumption
Heavy lifting and poor posture
Water temperature
Sudden air pressure
At the San Pedro Fishing Area in Vigan, local fishers demonstrate a traditional method where they throw a round net that spreads out and sinks to catch fish near the surface. What type of gear are they using?
Seine net
Hand digger
Cast net
Stupefying aid
