Questions and Answers
What term describes an entrepreneur who sells products directly to consumers without intermediaries?
Which kind of fish is known for its rapid growth rate and is herbivorous, making it desirable for culture?
What is the key advantage of goat farming in smallhold conditions?
What is the primary purpose of cattle fattening in the livestock industry?
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What does the term 'sanitation' refer to in the context of public health?
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Which animal is considered a vital part of Philippine agriculture and symbolizes a farmer's wealth?
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What is an example of a potential hazard encountered in animal raising?
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What agricultural practice is characterized by high stocking density and the use of formulated feed?
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Study Notes
Livelihood
- Refers to essential activities needed for everyday life, maintained throughout an individual's life span.
Direct Consumer
- An entrepreneur who sells products directly to end users without involving intermediaries like retailers or wholesalers.
Cattle Fattening
- Important business project in the livestock industry of the Philippines.
- Provides year-round work for farmers and boosts their income.
Native Variety
- Animals commonly found in rural areas that subsist on household scraps and leftovers.
- These animals often roam freely in backyards.
Catfish
- Known scientifically as Clarias batrachus, characterized by its black, slippery skin and mustache-like appendages to aid swimming.
Carabao
- A vital symbol of wealth for farmers in the Philippines.
- Commonly integrated into agricultural practices within rural families.
Horse
- An intelligent animal known for its emotional connection with humans.
- Interacting with horses is recognized for its stress-relief benefits.
Hazards
- Refers to potential sources of damage, harm, or adverse health effects that can occur in work environments.
Sanitation
- Concerns public health, focusing on clean drinking water, and the proper treatment and disposal of sewage and human waste.
Goat
- A widely raised animal due to its low capital requirements, adaptability to small farms, and rapid reproduction.
Pollution
- Results from improper disposal of animal waste, which when exposed to sunlight can emit unpleasant odors that affect the surrounding community.
Milkfish
- Scientifically known as Chanos chanos, this fish is desirable for aquaculture due to its herbivorous diet and rapid growth, leading to greater profits.
Intensive Fish Farming System
- A method of farming that utilizes high stocking densities while feeding fish exclusively on formulated feed.
Animal Raising
- A significant livelihood source for many Filipino families, often carried out in backyards.
Retailer
- A business or individual that sells goods to the public in small quantities for personal use rather than resale.
Entrepreneur
- An individual who establishes a business and assumes financial risks to potentially earn profits.
Veterinarian
- A professional specializing in diagnosing, treating, and providing aftercare for animal diseases and injuries.
Fish Farming
- The industry dedicated to producing fish through husbandry practices, also known as fish culture.
- Notable fish species cultivated include milkfish and tilapia.
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Explore the essential activities for everyday life and the role of direct consumers in agriculture. This quiz dives into topics like cattle fattening in the Philippines and the importance of native animal varieties. Test your knowledge of how these factors contribute to agricultural livelihood.
