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WorksheetsCompre 8 Final
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The scientific name of the Golden Apple Snail (golden kuhol) is:
Pomacea reticulata
Pomacea canaliculata
Pomacea caliculata
Pomacea oryzae
Which crop is most commonly attacked by the Golden Apple Snail?
Corn
Rice
Taro
Sweet potato
At what seedling age is rice most susceptible to Golden Apple Snail attack?
7–10 days
14–24 days
30–45 days
> 6 weeks
Which is NOT a food of Golden Apple Snail?
Rice seedlings
Azolla
Decomposing matter
Woody stems
Golden Apple Snail was originally introduced to the Philippines for:
Biological control
Food source
Aquatic weed control
Ornamental purposes
The origin of Golden Apple Snail is:
Asia
South America
North America
Africa
The part used to distinguish male and female Golden Apple Snail is:
Shell
Operculum
Teeth
Tentacle
Which is NOT a characteristic of Golden Apple Snail?
Hermaphroditic reproduction
Can survive polluted waters
Eggs laid on vegetation above water
Immature stages are voracious
What is the average number of eggs per egg mass of Golden Apple Snail?
30–50
50–500
500–1000
>1000
What is the color of fresh egg masses of Golden Apple Snail?
White
Brown
Bright pink
Yellow
How long before Golden Apple Snail eggs hatch?
3–5 days
7–10 days
12–15 days
20–25 days
Adult Golden Apple Snail usually reaches reproductive maturity at:
1 month
2–3 months
6 months
1 year
Average lifespan of adult Golden Apple Snail is:
6 months
1 year
2–3 years
5 years
Which is NOT a sign of Golden Apple Snail infestation in rice?
Missing seedlings
Floating cut leaves
45° cut tillers
Sparse stand
Which rice varieties are least preferred by Golden Apple Snail?
PSB Rc 36, 38, 40, 65
IR 8, IR 64
NSIC Rc 160, Rc 222
PSB Rc 82, Rc 98
What management practice reduces snail population by 54%?
High nitrogen spraying
Basal application of complete fertilizer and urea
Pesticide seed coating
Flooding fields
Which mechanical practice does NOT help control Golden Apple Snail?
Bamboo stakes for egg laying
Metal screens at water inlets
Deep water irrigation
Handpicking
Which is a naturally occurring biological control agent of Golden Apple Snail?
Ducks
Rats
Red ants
All of the above
Which chemical is more effective against Golden Apple Snail?
Malathion
Metaldehyde
Niclosamide
Endrin
What is the best timing for integrated control of Golden Apple Snail?
Pre-establishment, crop establishment, post-production
Only at transplanting
Only at harvest
Only during dry season
Birds belong to which class?
Mammalia
Aves
Reptilia
Chordata
Damage by birds is most severe during which stage of rice?
Vegetative
Seedling
Ripening
Tillering
Which is NOT a type of damage caused by birds in rice?
Whitehead
Panicle pecking
Seedling uprooting
Grain loss at ripening
Lonchura malacca is the scientific name of:
Scaly-breasted munia
Tri-colored munia
Chestnut munia
Java sparrow
Passer montanus is the scientific name of:
House sparrow (Mayang simbahan)
Nutmeg manikin (Mayang paking)
Java finch (Mayang costa)
Chestnut munia (Mayang pula)
Which bird species is exotic and gray-colored, known as Mayang Costa?
Lonchura punctulata
Passer montanus
Lonchura leucogastra
Padda oryzivora
The bird locally called Mayang Pula is scientifically named:
Lonchura atricapilla
Lonchura leucogastra
Passer melinus
Padda oryzivora
Which bird has become a major storage pest in warehouses?
Java sparrow
House sparrow
Nutmeg manikin
Chestnut munia
The damage by rice-eating birds is usually observed during:
Seedling stage
Vegetative stage
Ripening stage
Post-harvest stage
Which is NOT a bird species found in Philippine rice fields?
Mayang costa
Mayang simbahan
Mayang berde
Mayang pula
Rodents belong to which order?
Chiroptera
Primates
Rodentia
Lagomorpha
The large gap behind incisors of rodents is called:
Diastema
Canine
Molar
Premolar
Which species is the most common rat in Philippine rice fields?
Rattus norvegicus
Rattus exulans
Rattus argentiventer
Rattus tanezumi
Mammary formula of Rattus tanezumi is:
2+2=8
2+3=10
3+3=12
4+4=16
Rattus argentiventer is distinguished by:
Uniformly dark tail longer than head+body
Salt and pepper fur, tuft of orange hair near ear
Large size (200–500 g)
Smallest among Philippine rats
Which rat species is the smallest, only about 30 g?
Rattus norvegicus
Rattus exulans
Mus musculus
Rattus tanezumi
Which rat is the largest pest species, up to 500 g?
Rattus norvegicus
Rattus argentiventer
Rattus tanezumi
Mus musculus
Norway rat is also known as:
Brown rat
Wharf rat
Hanover rat
All of the above
Which rodent has mammary formula of 2+2=8?
Rattus exulans
Rattus tanezumi
Rattus argentiventer
Rattus norvegicus
Which is NOT true about rats and mice?
Mice are larger than rats
Rats are heavier than mice
Mice are lighter than rats
Rats have thicker tails than mice
Gestation period of rats is approximately:
21 days
28 days
30 days
35 days
Average litter size per female rat:
6
12
20
25
Average longevity of field rats in natural conditions:
3 years
2 years
1 year
6 months
Rats use what sensory structure to explore at night?
Vibrissae and guard hairs
Tail
Nose only
Hind legs
Temporary fear of rats to new objects is called:
Paliophobia
Neophobia
Nelophobia
Mysophobia
Which is NOT a sign of rat infestation?
Nests and burrows
Cut panicles
Intact panicles with missing grains
Footprints
Damage of rats is usually seen on tillers cut at:
90°
75°
45°
15°
Which is NOT a method of cultural rodent control?
Clean cultivation
Habitat reduction
Community trap barrier system
Synchronous planting
Which physical control method uses lure crops enclosed with barriers?
Smoking burrows
CTBS
Fumigation
Irrigation
Which rodenticide type kills within hours but causes bait shyness?
Acute poisons
Anticoagulants
Repellents
Fumigants
Warfarin is classified as:
Acute poison
Chronic poison (anticoagulant)
Fumigant
Repellent
Which fumigant is effective only in airtight conditions?
Zinc phosphide
Aluminum phosphide
Warfarin
Endrin
Which repellent is used for seeds against rats?
Malathion
Endrin
Calciferol
Ethylene dichloride
Which is NOT a true characteristic of Norway rat?
Coarse brownish fur
Good climber of trees
Tail shorter than head+body
Urban pest
Which rat species is a major pest in Palawan?
Rattus norvegicus
Rattus argentiventer
Rattus exulans
Rattus tanezumi
Which of the following are natural predators of rats?
Snakes
Owls
Cats
All of the above
Which order of mammals includes bats?
Rodentia
Chiroptera
Lagomorpha
Primates
Which is NOT a minor vertebrate pest?
Monkey
Bat
Deer
Grasshopper
Which species of monkey is common in the Philippines?
Macaca fascicularis
Macaca philippinensis
Both A and B
None
Which animals feed on newly planted forest seedlings and root crops?
Monkeys
Deers, wild pigs, rabbits
Rats
Birds
Which of the following cannot control Golden Apple Snail?
Neem leaves
Deep water irrigation
Papaya leaves
Duck pasturing
Which of the following is a naturally occurring molluscicide?
Neem
Tobacco leaves
Red pepper
All of the above
Which stage of rice is most vulnerable to snail attack?
Seedling (7–15 DAT transplanted rice)
Tillering
Ripening
Post-harvest
Which is NOT true about anticoagulant rodenticides?
Cause bait shyness
Act slowly over 2–6 days
Interfere with blood clotting
Do not kill instantly
Which rodent control strategy is community-based?
Trap barrier system
Fumigation
Poison baiting
Individual trapping
Which practice makes fields unsuitable for rodents?
Clean cultivation
Habitat reduction
Synchronous planting
All of the above
Which is a cultural control for rodents?
Synchronous planting
Pre-baiting
Aluminum phosphide
CTBS
What is the main advantage of CTBS?
Concentrates and traps rats in lure crops, protecting the main crop
Relies on acute poisons for rapid kill
Requires minimal community coordination
Primarily reduces bird damage
Which of the following causes bait shyness in rodents?
Acute poison
Chronic poison
Repellents
CTBS
Which rodent control is effective against commensal rats in storage?
Fumigation
Acute poison
Cats and dogs
All of the above
Which rodent control method is only effective in airtight storage?
Acute poisons
Fumigants
Repellents
CTBS
Which of the following is an example of acute rodenticide?
Zinc phosphide
Warfarin
Calciferol
Fumarin
Which of the following is an anticoagulant rodenticide?
Niclosamide
Calciferol
Barium carbonate
Zinc phosphide
Which is an example of a repellant against rodents?
Warfarin
Malathion
Calciferol
Niclosamide
Community-based rodent management is needed because:
Rats are immobile
Most rats live outside the field
Rats cannot cross fields
Rodents are easily eradicated individually
Which cultural practice reduces snail populations by exposing them to sunlight?
Draining the field
Flooding the field
Applying urea
Growing more seedlings
What is the local product made from Golden Apple Snail that is high in protein?
Chicharon (crackers)
Sausages
Noodles
Fish meal
Which predator is known to attack the eggs of Golden Apple Snails?
Ducks
Chickens
Red ants
Geese
Which vertebrate pest was historically associated with bubonic plague?
Norway rat
House mouse
Polynesian rat
Asian rice field rat
The disease carried by rats that caused millions of deaths in the 14th century was transmitted by:
Mosquitoes
Rat fleas
House flies
Bed bugs
What is the estimated average daily consumption of grain by a rat?
5 g
10 g
15 g
20 g
Which vertebrate pest has been introduced in orchards and damages fruits?
Bats
Deer
Monkeys
Wild pigs
What is the local name for Rattus tanezumi?
Common rice field rat
Norway rat
Polynesian rat
Asian rice field rat
Which vertebrate pest is considered both an orchard and forest pest in the Philippines?
Monkeys
Rats
Bats
Deer
Which practice provides egg-laying sites for snails that can later be destroyed?
Bamboo stakes in paddies
Crop rotation
Community baiting
Duck pasturing
Which is NOT a natural enemy of rodents?
Cats
Snakes
Ducks
Owls
Which rodent control method involves pre-baiting to avoid bait shyness?
Acute poison application
Anticoagulant use
Repellents
CTBS
What condition promotes rapid breeding of rodents?
Abundant food supply
High predator population
Poor water supply
Overuse of repellents
Which crop is least damaged by Golden Apple Snail?
Maize
Rice
Taro
Sweet potato
Which rodent species is often found in warehouses besides rice fields?
Rattus exulans
Rattus tanezumi
Mus musculus
Rattus norvegicus
What is the typical weight of the Asian rice field rat (Rattus argentiventer)?
30 g
130 g
175 g
300 g
Which vertebrate pest is known for gnawing on wood structures and grains?
Mus musculus
Rattus tanezumi
Rattus exulans
Rattus norvegicus
Which vertebrate pest usually occurs in troops of 6–80?
Deer
Wild pigs
Monkeys
Rabbits
Which pest is considered an urban health threat and also a rice pest in Iloilo?
Polynesian rat
Norway rat
Asian rice field rat
House mouse
Which sign indicates Golden Apple Snail infestation?
Whiteheads on panicles
Sparse stand and missing seedlings
Milky grain spillage
Intact panicles with missing grains
Which rodent is highly arboreal and associated with stored grain damage?
Rattus tanezumi
Rattus argentiventer
Rattus exulans
Rattus norvegicus
Which vertebrate pest is classified as Chiroptera?
Deer
Bat
Monkey
Rat
Which vertebrate pest uses ootheca for egg-laying?
Cockroaches
Birds
Rats
Bats
Which strategy combines duck pasturing, handpicking, and water management?
Cultural control
Integrated control
Biological control
Chemical control
Which rat control chemical group interferes with blood clotting?
Fumigants
Anticoagulants
Acute poisons
Repellents
Which crop is most sensitive to weed competition at 21–35 DAP?
Soybean
Peanut
Mungbean
Onion
Which condition favors higher weed competitiveness?
Direct-seeded rice
Transplanted rice
Crop rotation system
Tall traditional cultivars
Which statement is TRUE about crop variety competitiveness?
Short-statured varieties compete better with weeds
High tillering cultivars suppress weeds effectively
Imported varieties are always superior competitors
Early maturing varieties are poor competitors
Which is an example of interspecific competition?
Rice plants shading each other
Echinochloa crusgalli competing with rice
Corn plants competing with each other
Onion bulbs competing for nutrients
Allelopathy is defined as:
Competition for nutrients
Biochemical inhibition by one plant on another
Crop resistance to herbicides
Symbiotic association with microorganisms
Which weed excretes allelopathic substances that inhibit cucumber growth?
Imperata cylindrica
Rottboellia cochinchinensis
Cyperus rotundus
All of the above
Which allelopathic plant negatively affects cabbage growth?
Cyperus rotundus
Salvia leucophylla
Imperata cylindrica
Echinochloa crusgalli
Which factor does NOT directly influence the degree of competition?
Weed species
Weed density
Time of competition
Crop storage temperature
Portulaca requires how much water to produce 1 g dry matter, making it more efficient than crops?
253 g
371 g
682 g
800 g
Which method of planting gives crops a head start against weeds?
Broadcasting
Transplanting
Direct seeding
Random sowing
The aim of weed management is:
To eliminate all weeds permanently
To reduce weed population below economic threshold
To use herbicides exclusively
To maintain biodiversity of weeds
Which method involves keeping farm tools and irrigation canals weed-free?
Preventive
Manual
Cultural
Biological
Which is the most tedious but effective method of weed removal?
Herbicide spraying
Crop rotation
Which cultural practice suppresses weeds effectively before planting by allowing seeds to germinate and then destroying them?
Crop rotation
Stale seedbed technique
High tillering variety
Mulching
Which water management practice can suppress weed growth?
Irrigating after weeds emerge
Flooding before weeds germinate
Sprinkling every morning
Dryland farming
Which attribute is NOT essential for a biological weed control agent?
Host specificity
Ability to disperse
Short life cycle
Attacking multiple crop species
Which type of herbicide is applied before crop planting and incorporated into soil?
Foliar-applied systemic
Preplant soil incorporated
Pre-emergence foliar spray
Post-emergence
Which herbicide is a foliar-applied contact killer?
2,4-D
Glyphosate
Paraquat
Pendimethalin
Which herbicide is systemic and non-selective?
Glyphosate
Propanil
Butachlor
Paraquat
Which herbicide is commonly used pre-emergence in rice fields?
Butachlor
Paraquat
Glyphosate
Atrazine
Selective herbicides are those that:
Kill all plants indiscriminately
Kill weeds with minimal injury to crops
Work only under irrigation
Are always systemic
Which precaution is LEAST important when applying herbicides?
Using correct rate
Applying at correct time
Spraying during fair weather
Mixing with insecticides always
Which condition most reduces herbicide effectiveness after spraying?
Strong sunlight
Rainfall within 2–3 hours
High humidity
Slight wind drift
Which is a systemic herbicide capable of controlling perennial weeds through translocation?
Glyphosate
Propanil
Paraquat
Pendimethalin
Which is the main advantage of transplanting rice over direct seeding in terms of weed control?
Higher fertilizer efficiency
Less water requirement
Better weed suppression
Increased biodiversity
