WAEC Biology Past Questions & Answers - Page 221

1,101.

Food chains are relatively short because

A.

of energy recycling in the ecosystem

B.

energy gain at each trophic level is high

C.

of energy loss at each trophic level

D.

energy flow in an ecosystem is uni-directional

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,102.

P → Q → R → S → T

Which of the following statements best describes the organism designated R? It

A.

feeds on S

B.

is a primary consumer

C.

is a producer as well as a consumer

D.

is a secondary consumer

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,103.

P → Q → R → S → T

The organism designated P in the food chain above is normally sustained by energy from

A.

sunlight

B.

carbohydrates

C.

green plants

D.

mineral salts

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,104.

Which of the following statements is true about sandy soil? It

A.

has limited air space

B.

is light and easy to dig

C.

drains slowly

D.

is heavy and poorly aerated

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,105.

What is the critical limiting factor for plants below the photic zone is an aquatic ecosystem?

A.

Availability of nutrients

B.

Availability of water

C.

Intensity of light

D.

Carbon dioxide concentration

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.