JAMB Biology Past Questions & Answers - Page 158

786.

The soil with the highest water-retaining capacity is

A.

Clayey Soil

B.

Stoney soil

C.

Sandy soil

D.

Loamy Soil

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

787.

Which of the following is a nitrogen-fixing blue-green soil algae?

A.

Rhizobium

B.

Nitrosomonas

C.

Clostridium

D.

Anabaena

Correct answer is D

Anabaena is a genus of filamentous cyanobacteria that exist as plankton. They are known for nitrogen-fixing abilities, and they form symbiotic relationships with certain plants.

788.

A severe and long dry season is a characteristic feature of

A.

Sahel Savanna

B.

Mangrove Swamps

C.

Sudan Savanna

D.

Guinea Savanna

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

789.

The study of how and why population size change over time is

A.

Population estimation

B.

Population dynamics

C.

Population ecology

D.

Population Cycle

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

790.

A characteristic feature of the tropical rainforest is that it

A.

Contains trees with narrow leaves

B.

Contains large number of plant species

C.

Contains fewer number of plant species

D.

Has a total annual rainfall of less than 50cm

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.