WAEC Biology Past Questions & Answers - Page 292

1,456.

One of the ecological conditions which favour the spread of malaria is

A.

improper disposal of decaying organic matter

B.

clearing bushes around dwelling houses

C.

presence of water weeds

D.

presence of stagnant water in ponds

E.

improper disposal of sewage into the sea

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,457.

Which of the following is an abiotic factor that affects a population?

A.

Predator

B.

Parasite

C.

Consumer

D.

Producer

E.

Temperature

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,458.

Which of the following statements is not true of any population?

A.

Members of a population may be of the same species

B.

Members of a population may be of the same species but do not interbreed

C.

Size of a population may be limited by space

D.

Some species can form another population elsewhere

E.

Members of a population must co-exist

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,459.

The factors that determine the type of vegetation a particular habitat will support are related to the
following except

A.

nature of the soil particles

B.

amount of rainfall

C.

mineral content of the soil

D.

farming activities

E.

depth of the water-table

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,460.

Which of these materials is not required for insect collection in an ecological field-trip?

A.

Pooter

B.

Secchi disc

C.

Spreading board

D.

Jar containing alcohol

E.

Sweep net

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.