LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

AGRICULTURAL CROPS PRODUCTION NC II

GRADE 11 – Week 4

PREVENTIVE MEASURES FOR INCLEMENT WEATHER

Introduction
Agriculture is extremely dependent on the climate. Temperature increases and
carbon dioxide can boost some crop yields depending on the location; but other
conditions must also exist, such as nutrient levels, soil moisture, and water
availability. Although slight warming and more carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
could benefit some plants to grow faster, severe warming, floods, and drought would
reduce yields.

1. Identify different preventive measures for inclement weather;

2. Apply preventive measures for inclement weather; and
3. Practice safety measures according to OSHS

Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answers on a
separate sheet of paper.
1. What preventive measure that protects nursery facilities for inclement weather?
A. Blocks
B. Fire walls
C. Hanging plants
D. Windbreak

2. How can you maintain the cleanliness of the nursery?

A. Dispose of any holdover stock.
B. Establish propagation protocols.
C. Conduct crop inventory assessment
D. Make notes in the plant development records for each crop

3. What facility should we construct if there are astray animals around?

A. Farm shop
B. Nursery shed
C. Storage barn
D. Vicinity fence

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 4. Nursery shed needs prevention from inclement weather, what preventive
measures can you set up naturally?
A. Fire wall
B. Lemon grass
C. Ornamental plants
D. Tall fences
5. What preventive structure shall we provide if the area of our farm is prone to
run off?
A. Drainage canal
B. Fire hydrant
C. Water sealant
D. Wind breaks

How will you describe the picture? Have ever seen this kind of scenario in real
life situation? What was your feeling and reaction upon discovering these damages
in your environment? Have you ever asked yourselves, what causes these damages?
What will you do to address this problem?

What is Inclement Weather?

Inclement weather is a severe weather condition that usually has an adverse
effect to the environment. It normally constituted with heavy rains and storm.

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How can you protect your agricultural environment against inclement weather?
Windbreaks or shelterbelts are planting of single or multiple rows of trees or
shrubs that are established for environmental purposes. The height of the tallest
row and overall density of foliage and branches of an individual planting greatly
influence the size of the nearby area that is protected or sheltered.
These are “environmental buffers” that are planted in a variety of settings,
such as cropland, pasture, and rangeland (sometimes referred to as “living barns”),
along roads, farmsteads, feedlots and in urban areas.
A windbreak of trees and shrubs works by filtering and breaking the force of
the wind. Permeable windbreaks that allow some wind to pass through are most
suitable. The slight movement of air through the windbreak forms a cushion of slow-
moving air on both sides of the windbreak (see diagram)

The height determines the size of the sheltered area. The taller the trees in the
windbreak, the greater the area it protects. Research suggests windbreaks are
effective for a distance of 12 to 15 times the height of the tallest stratum, though
protection of crops has been observed at up to 25 times the height.

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 The density of the windbreak will depend upon its purpose. If you are trying
to provide additional habitat for native fauna, then you may wish to consider planting
a couple of rows of dense shrubs that will provide protection.

Windbreak and shelterbelt design and placement should take into account the
need for existing or future property infrastructure. This may include items such as
gates, storage sheds or livestock shelters, easy of passage through and approach to
gates especially if large machinery needs to be maneuvered.

Purpose and benefits of windbreaks or shelterbelt:

Windbreaks are plantings of single or multiple rows of trees or shrubs that

are planted for:
• Protect crops and pastures from drying winds
• Protect livestock from cold or hot winds
• Help to prevent soil erosion
• Protect living and working areas from strong winds
• Provide posts, firewood, timber, fodder, honey and other products
• Provide habitat for wildlife
• Act as fire breaker
• Protect or shelter nearby leeward areas from troublesome winds;
• Used as a living screen, control views and lessen noise

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Examples of windbreaks and shelterbelts:
1. Shrubs planting – can reduce the force of the wind. They can reduce soil
erosion, increase crop yields and protect livestock from heat and cold.
2. Tall trees – protect crop yard from strong wind
3. Tall grasses - Tall, fast-growing ornamental grasses makes excellent choices
for softening high winds and noises in an urban setting. Create an excellent
windbreak by planting a bank of tall ornamental grass along the perimeter of
your patio or deck.
4. Perimeter fence - are used to keep animals in or out of an area.
5. Drainage canal - removal of excess surface and subsurface water and used as
an immediate passage of water during flood.
6. Firewalls - is a fireproof barrier that keeps a fire from entering a space

LET US REMEMBER:
The effectiveness of a windbreak depends on choosing the right trees and
shrubs and planting them at the right density and spacing. Everyone should
always help prevent occupational accidents and diseases and improve the working
environment in practice; promote more positive attitudes and behavior towards
occupational safety and health (OSH) in agriculture activities; ensure that good
workplace health and safety practices are applied to all workers in the workplace
regardless of age or gender. Using of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is as
important as it is in protecting ourselves from any accident and harm. Make it sure
to follow through all precautionary measure in dealing with agricultural works.

Activity 1: How do windbreak or shelterbelt effective in controlling heavy rains,

strong winds or even hot season to our environment?
Matching Type: Match the description in Column A to Column B items. Write your
answer on your activity notebook.

COLUMN A COLUMN B
1. planting of single or multiple rows of trees or shrubs A. Shrubs
that are established for environmental purposes.
2. Help to prevent soil erosion B. Tall grasses
3. Act as fire breaker C. Drainage canals
4. Protect living and working areas from strong winds D. Windbreaks
5. Used as a living screen, control views and lessen E. Tall trees
noise
F. Fire walls

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Activity 2: CAUSE-AND-EFFECT

Take a look at the picture, supply the cause of the situation. Write your
reaction on what will be the possible effect to happen. Make a chart on your activity
notebook.

CAUSE EFFECT

Do you have any experience about the situation on the picture? What was
your first thought about this? Was it the end of the world already? Or have you ever
thinking of some remedies in order to eliminate this situation?

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Activity 3: Please Help Me!

Examine the following situations based on the picture presented. Determine

what measures are you going to apply and write your action to be done. Write your
answer on your activity notebook.

Situation Preventive Measures Precautionary Measures

to be applied
1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

How will you help in solving this problem? What happen if this scenario will
still continue? How can you help our environment as an agriculture student?

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Multiple Choice: Write the letter only of correct answer on your activity notebook.

1. Which of the following preventive measures that planting of single or multiple

rows of trees or shrubs are established for environmental purposes?
A. Backyard
B. Outbreaks
C. Perimeter fence
D. Windbreaks

2. In what way does inclement weather affect our agricultural farm?

A. It creates loss of nutrients
B. It creates loss of nutrients
C. Has an adverse effect constituted with heavy rains and storm
D. It reduces the yield of crops because of less minerals of the soil

3. What is the suggested distance of an effective windbreaks?

A. 12 to 15 times the height of the tallest stratum
B. 15 to 20 times the height of the tallest stratum
C. 20 to 25 times the height of the tallest stratum
D. 25 to 30 times the height of the tallest stratum

4. What agricultural structure that protects livestock from cold or hot winds?
A. Barn
B. Junkyard
C. Nursery shed
D. Waiting shed

5. What preventive measure that makes excellent choices for softening high
winds and noises in an urban setting?
A. Firewalls
B. Perimeter fence
C. Tall grasses
D. Tall trees

6. What natural preventive measure that can reduce soil erosion, increase crop
yields and protect livestock from heat and cold?
A. Drainage canal
B. Shrubs
C. Tall grasses
D. Tall trees

7. Which of the following statement is NOT true about the purpose of

windbreaks?
A. Protect crops and pastures from drying winds
B. Produces high yield of agricultural products
C. Protect livestock from cold or hot winds
D. Help to prevent soil erosion

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8. In observing safety protocols, what should you do to protect yourself from
accident?
A. Observe proper hygiene
B. Use of personal protective equipment
C. Make sure to follow all precautionary measure
D. Ensure good workplace health and safety practices

9. As a general rule in OSHS, what should you do to protect yourself in doing

such undertakings in agriculture?
A. Observe proper hygiene
B. Use of personal protective equipment
C. Make sure to follow all precautionary measure
D. Ensure good workplace health and safety practices

10.Which statement is TRUE about windbreaks or shelterbelts?

A. The effectiveness of a windbreak depends on choosing the right trees
and shrubs and planting them at the right density and spacing.
B. Windbreak and shelterbelt design and placement should take into
insignificant to the need for existing or future property infrastructure.
C. Impassable windbreaks that allow some wind to pass through are most
suitable.
D. The taller the trees in the windbreak, the greater the area it attacks.

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 10.A
9.C
8.B
7.B
6.B
5.C 5.B 5.A
4.A 4.E 4.B
3.A 3.F 3.D
2.C vary vary 2.A 2.A
1.D Answers may Answers may 1.D 1.D
Effect Me!
Cause-and Matching Type Please Help
Post Test Activity 3 Activity 1 Activity 2 Pre-test

IX. References
Windbreaks and Shelterbeltsfor the Goolwa-Wellington LAP Region
https://plantcaretoday.com/ornamental-grasses-landscape.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agricultural_fencing
https://ecosystemsunited.com/2015/12/16/agricultural-
drainage/#:~:text=There%20are%20several%20benefits%20of,crops%20can
%20root%20more%20deeply
https://www.springshomes.com/blog/does-your-home-have-a-firewall/

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Prepared by: RAQUEL B. GARRIDO

SHST - III
Bucto National High School

Checked by:

LOTA B. BAUTISTA
Principal I

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