WAEC Biology Past Questions & Answers - Page 220

1,096.

Population growth rate may be defined as the

A.

mortality rate per unit area over a period

B.

number of times an organism occurs within a given period

C.

number of a particular species per unit area

D.

net rate of natality and mortality in the habitat over a period

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,097.

The following habitats can be used in the study of succession except

A.

savanna grassland

B.

abandoned farmland

C.

a pond

D.

a well cultivated land

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,098.

Which of the following features is not an adaptation of plants to aquatic habitats?

A.

Breathing roots for air entry

B.

Flowers raised above water for the purpose of pollination

C.

Spongy tissues containing gases for buoyancy

D.

Hairy structures on the leaves to reduce water loss

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,099.

Most tropical plants shed their leaves during dry weather conditions in order to

A.

reduce their growth rate

B.

conserve water

C.

reduce competition

D.

minimize the rate of photosynthesis

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,100.

which of the following organisms does not show colour adaptation to its environment?

A.

Chameleon

B.

Earthworm

C.

Fish

D.

Toad

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.