1993 - JAMB Biology Past Questions and Answers - page 4
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What is the term used to describe the sum total of biotic and abiotic factors in the environment of the organism?
A
Habitat
B
Biome
C
Ecosystem
D
Ecological niche
correct option: c
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Important abiotic factors which affects all plants and animals in the habitat are
A
temperature and turbidity
B
rainfall and relative humididty
C
salinity and wind direction
D
temperature and rainfall
correct option: d
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The most important physical factor which affects an organism living in the intertidal zone of the seashore is
A
pH
B
salinity
C
wave action
D
temperature
correct option: c
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At which trophic level would the highest accumulation of a non-biodegradable substance occur?
A
Primary producers
B
Tertiary consumers
C
Primary consumers
D
Secondary consumers
correct option: b
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Two organisms of different species, living in close association but not dependent on each other are referred to as
A
parasites
B
commensals
C
symbionts
D
autotrophs
correct option: d
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Which of the following instruments is NOT used in measuring abiotic factors in any habitat?
A
Microscopic
B
Thermometer
C
Hygrometer
D
Wind vane
correct option: a
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Plants adapted for life in salty marsh are called
A
hydrophytes
B
xerophytes
C
halophytes
D
epiphytes
correct option: c
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Which group of plants would be the first colonizers in an ecological succession changing rocks to soil?
A
Mosses
B
Ferns
C
Lichens
D
Grasses
correct option: c
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Soil fertility can be conserved and renewed by
A
yearly monocropping
B
crop rotation and cover crops
C
bush burning to remove unwanted debris
D
avoiding artificial manures
correct option: b
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What ecological condition favours the breeding of black flies?
A
Fresh water habitat
B
Water in ponds and swamp
C
Water in small containers
D
Fast flowing streams
correct option: b
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