Year :
1996
Title :
Biology
Exam :
WASSCE/WAEC MAY/JUNE
Paper 1 | Objectives
41 - 50 of 58 Questions
| # | Question | Ans |
|---|---|---|
| 41. |
Which of these materials is not required for insect collection in an ecological field-trip? A. Pooter B. Secchi disc C. Spreading board D. Jar containing alcohol E. Sweep net |
B |
| 42. |
The factors which determine the type of vegetation a particular habitat will support are related to the A. nature of the soil particles B. amount of rainfall C. mineral content of the soil D. farming activities E. depth of the water-table |
E |
| 43. |
Which of the following statements is not true of population? A. Members of a population may be of the same species B. Members of a population may be of the same species but do not interbreed C. Size of a population may be limited by space D. Some species can form another population elsewhere E. Members of a population must co-exist |
B |
| 44. |
Which of the following is an abiotic factor which affects a population? A. Predator B. Parasite C. Consumer D. Producer E. Temperature |
E |
| 45. |
One of the ecological conditions which favour the spread of malaria is A. improper disposal of decaying organic matter B. clearing bushes around dwelling houses C. presence of water weeds D. presence of stagnant water in ponds E. improper disposal of sewage into the sea |
D |
| 46. |
Which of the following resources is non-renewable? A. Livestock B. Minerals C. Forest D. Soil E. Air |
B |
| 47. |
The following are the effects of overgrazing except A. depletion of useful fodder crops B. soil and wind erosion of pastureland C. epidemic of cattle diseases D. migration of herdsmen E. scarcity of good pastureland |
C |
| 48. |
Which of the following is not a way of conserving natural resources? A. Adopting good farming practices B. Establishing forest reserves C. Establishing of game reserves D. Encouraging poaching E. Protecting the endangered species |
D |
| 49. |
The need for conservation includes the following except to A. keep natural resources for future generations B. preserve them for scientific and recreational purposes C. maximise the use of natural resources D. make sure the natural resources are not used E. ensure that everybody benefits from the natural resources. |
D |
| 50. |
Which of these is not a hereditary variation? A. Infant paralysis B. Blood group C. Sickle cell D. Shape of face and nose E. Colour of hair. |
A |
| 41. |
Which of these materials is not required for insect collection in an ecological field-trip? A. Pooter B. Secchi disc C. Spreading board D. Jar containing alcohol E. Sweep net |
B |
| 42. |
The factors which determine the type of vegetation a particular habitat will support are related to the A. nature of the soil particles B. amount of rainfall C. mineral content of the soil D. farming activities E. depth of the water-table |
E |
| 43. |
Which of the following statements is not true of population? A. Members of a population may be of the same species B. Members of a population may be of the same species but do not interbreed C. Size of a population may be limited by space D. Some species can form another population elsewhere E. Members of a population must co-exist |
B |
| 44. |
Which of the following is an abiotic factor which affects a population? A. Predator B. Parasite C. Consumer D. Producer E. Temperature |
E |
| 45. |
One of the ecological conditions which favour the spread of malaria is A. improper disposal of decaying organic matter B. clearing bushes around dwelling houses C. presence of water weeds D. presence of stagnant water in ponds E. improper disposal of sewage into the sea |
D |
| 46. |
Which of the following resources is non-renewable? A. Livestock B. Minerals C. Forest D. Soil E. Air |
B |
| 47. |
The following are the effects of overgrazing except A. depletion of useful fodder crops B. soil and wind erosion of pastureland C. epidemic of cattle diseases D. migration of herdsmen E. scarcity of good pastureland |
C |
| 48. |
Which of the following is not a way of conserving natural resources? A. Adopting good farming practices B. Establishing forest reserves C. Establishing of game reserves D. Encouraging poaching E. Protecting the endangered species |
D |
| 49. |
The need for conservation includes the following except to A. keep natural resources for future generations B. preserve them for scientific and recreational purposes C. maximise the use of natural resources D. make sure the natural resources are not used E. ensure that everybody benefits from the natural resources. |
D |
| 50. |
Which of these is not a hereditary variation? A. Infant paralysis B. Blood group C. Sickle cell D. Shape of face and nose E. Colour of hair. |
A |