WAEC Biology Past Questions & Answers - Page 268

1,336.

Variation is a factor which

A.

differentiates between individuals of the same species

B.

qualifies an organism to live with others

C.

enables organisms to adapt to the environment

D.

states the external features of an organism

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,337.

The following practices can contribute towards the conservation of natural resources except

A.

afforestation

B.

deforestation

C.

contour ploughing

D.

establishment of Game Reserves

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,338.

Which of the following orders correctly represents the trend in eutrophication?

A.

Lack of oxygen → Death of aquatic organisms → Massive algal growth

B.

Excess nitrates and phosphates → Massive algal growth → Lack of oxygen → Death of aquatic organisms

C.

Heavy mineralization → Lack of oxygen → Massive algal growth

D.

Excess nitrates and phosphates → Lack of oxygen → Massive algal growth → Death of aquatic organisms

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,339.

An effective management of natural resources to ensure their continued yield from generation to generation may involve all the following except

A.

protection of wildlife

B.

prevention of habitat destruction

C.

biological control of pests

D.

disposal of raw sewage into the sea

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,340.

Air pollution can be reduced by the following methods except?

A.

building tall factory chimneys

B.

passing waste gases through filters and absorbers

C.

using lead-free petrol in car

D.

recycling tins, cans, and bottles

Correct answer is A

Chimneys of factories release toxic gases into the air