Variety of Organisms - Jamb Biology Past Questions and Answers

Question 21:

• JAMB 1999

The loud cry made by a brooding hen when a predator is around is meant to

A. Alert the poultry attendants
B. Attract cocks to come and fight the predator
C. Advertise the boundaries of its territory to intruders
D. Warn its chicks and other chickens of impending danger

Question 22:

• JAMB 2000

Which of the following are adaptations of animals to aquatic habitats?

A. Gills, streamlined bodies and lateral lines
B. Lateral line, streamlined bodies and lungs
C. Gills, scaly skin and lungs
D. Gills, streamlined bodies and spiracles

Question 23:

• JAMB 2000

Which of the following is an adaptation of tropical rainforest species?

A. Few stomata
B. Thick bark
C. Buttress roots
D. Reduced leaves

Question 24:

• JAMB 2001

A green snake in green grass is able to escape notice from predators because of its

A. Disruptive colouration
B. Counter shading
C. Warning colouration
D. Cryptic colouration

Question 25:

• JAMB 2003

A noticeable adaptation of the animal to its aquatic habitat is the possession of

A. A wide mouth
B. Large eyes
C. Webbed digits
D. Fore limbs