The Ecology of Populations - Jamb Biology Past Questions and Answers

Question 31:

• JAMB 2019

Ecology is best defined as the study of

A. The characteristics of an environment
B. The inter-relationship between living organisms and the environment
C. Living organisms in a particular area
D. The habitats and wild life

Question 32:

• JAMB 2019

The study which involves the inter-relationship between groups of organisms or species of organisms living together in an area is

A. Autecology
B. Ecological niche
C. Synecology
D. Ecosphere

Question 33:

• JAMB 2020

The biological association that contributes directly to succession in a community is

A. Competition
B. Predation
C. Parasitism
D. Commensalism

Question 34:

• JAMB 2020

In a population of living things, the parameters of size, height, weight and colours are examples of

A. Continuous variation
B. Non-heritable variation
C. Discontinuous variation
D. Physiological variation

Question 35:

• JAMB 2021

I. High birth rate and high immigration rate
II. Low birth rate and high immigration rate
III. Low mortality rate and low emigration rate
IV. High mortality rate and high emigration rate.

Which combination of the above can cause rapid over-crowding in climax biotic communities and human settlements?

A. II and III
B. I and III
C. I and IV
D. I and II