WAEC Biology Past Questions & Answers - Page 235

1,171.

Pond weeds normally lack thick layers of cuticle because

A.

their system of photosynthesis is not efficient

B.

there is no danger of becoming desiccated

C.

their leaves are either dissected or bone-shaped

D.

 there are numerous stoma a on their upper epidermis

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,172.

Which of the following statements about the transfer of energy in the ecosystem is correct?

A.

energy increases at high trophic levels

B.

More organisms can be supported at higher levels

C.

There are fewer organisms at top tropic levels

D.

Energy is lost at each trophic level

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,173.

What would be the effect of taking the lion out of the web?

A.

The number of organisms at each trophic level would increase

B.

Man would occupy the apex of the web

C.

There would be more rabbit in the web

D.

The energy reaching the remaining trophic would be increase

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,174.

Which of the following instruments is used to measure wind speed?

A.

Thermometer

B.

Barometer

C.

Hygrometer

D.

Anemometer

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,175.

Which of the following physical actors is likely to affect the distribution of plants in a pond?

A.

light

B.

Humid

C.

Wind

D.

Temperature

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.