Autecology is defined as the study of Interrelationship of
- A. many species of organisms and their environment
- B. same species of organisms and their environment
- C. organisms in the atmosphere
- D. organisms under the earth’s surface
- E. organisms in water
Which of the following organisms possesses both plant and animal characteristics?
- A. Amoeba
- B. Euglena
- C. Paramecium
- D. Spirogyra
- E. Volvox
The tip of the tongue is sensitive to
- A. bitter taste
- B. salty taste
- C. sweet taste
- D. salty and sweet taste
- E. sour taste
Which of the organisms is a primary consumer?
- A. Cassava
- B. Grasshopper
- C. Hawk
- D. Lizard
- E. Toad
Here is a list of natural resources:
I. Wildlife
II. Forest
III. Fossil fuel
IV. Minerals
Which of the natural resources are non-renewable?
- A. I and II only
- B. I and III only
- C. I and IV only
- D. II and III only
- E. III and IV only
Sneezing in man is controlled by?
- A. cerebellum
- B. cerebrum
- C. hypothalamus
- D. pineal body
- E. medulla oblongata
The following are courtship behaviors in animals EXCEPT
- A. copulation
- B. display
- C. pairing
- D. seasonal migration
- E. territoriality
Which of the following plant products can be used to confirm that photosynthesis has taken place?
- A. glucose
- B. fats
- C. protein
- D. starch
- E. vitamins
Here is a list of natural resources:
I. Wildlife
II. Forest
III. Fossil fuel
IV. Minerals
Which of the natural resources are renewable?
- A. I and IV
- B. II and III
- C. I and II
- D. I and III
- E. I, II, III and IV
Which of the following instruments is used for measuring the speed of wind?
- A. anemometer
- B. barometer
- C. hygrometer
- D. manometer
- E. windvane
Which of the following is an immediate source of energy to man?
- A. Beans
- B. Butter
- C. Egg
- D. Orange
- E. Plantain
Which of the following is NOT a plant hormone?
- A. Abscissic acid
- B. Auxin
- C. Cytokinin
- D. Cytochrome
- E. Gibberellins
Which of the following is an example of a multiple fruit?
- A. cashew
- B. maize
- C. mango
- D. orange
- E. pineapple
Vitamin K deficiency causes
- A. constipation
- B. indigestion
- C. low sperm count
- D. uncontrolled haemorrhage
- E. stomach and duodenal ulcer
The following are effects of food shortage on population size EXCEPT
- A. competition
- B. decline in reproduction
- C. emigration
- D. increase in natality
- E. mortality
The sun rays reach the earth’s surface by
- A. conduction
- B. convection
- C. radiation
- D. reflection
- E. refraction
Herbicides are chemicals used to
- A. check the spread of diseases
- B. control dormancy in seeds
- C. control insects
- D. control weeds
- E. control pests
Translocation of food substances in plants takes place through
- A. collenchyma
- B. parenchyma
- C. phloem
- D. sclerenchyma
- E. xylem
The biosphere can best be defined as part of the
- A. atmosphere that contains moisture
- B. earth that contains gases
- C. earth that is liquid
- D. earth that supports life
- E. ocean that supports life
The bee that lays eggs in a hive is called
- A. broiler
- B. drone
- C. layer
- D. queen
- E. worker
Which practice does NOT promote the health of the community?
- A. burning of refuse in incinerators
- B. disposal of human sewage using water closets
- C. legislating in favour of sexual indulgence
- D. provision of portable pipe-borne water
- E. sitting of industries downstream away from habitations