NECO Past Questions and Answers - Page 306

1,526.

The following are effects of food shortage on population size EXCEPT

A.

competition

B.

decline in reproduction

C.

emigration

D.

increase in natality

E.

mortality

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,527.

The sun rays reach the earth’s surface by

A.

conduction

B.

convection

C.

radiation

D.

reflection

E.

refraction

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,528.

Herbicides are chemicals used to

A.

check the spread of diseases

B.

control dormancy in seeds

C.

control insects

D.

control weeds

E.

control pests

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,529.

Translocation of food substances in plants takes place through

A.

collenchyma

B.

parenchyma

C.

phloem

D.

sclerenchyma

E.

xylem

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,530.

The biosphere can best be defined as part of the

A.

atmosphere that contains moisture

B.

earth that contains gases

C.

earth that is liquid

D.

earth that supports life

E.

ocean that supports life

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.