Variety of Organisms - Jamb Biology Past Questions and Answers

Question 36:

• JAMB 2010

I. Adoption of appropriate nocturnal habits ll. Burrowing lll. Adjusting their internal body temperature. IV Possession of many sweat pores.
Which of the above are ways in which desert animals adapt to extreme heat of the environment?

A. I and IV only
B. Ll and lll only
C. L and ll only
D. L, ll and lll only

Question 37:

• JAMB 2011

The adaptive importance of nuptial flight from termite colonies is to

A. Disperse the reproductives in order to establish new colonies
B. Provide abundant food for birds and other animals during the early rains
C. Ensure cross-breeding between members of one colony and another
D. Expel the reproductives so as to provide enogh food for other members

Question 38:

• JAMB 2012

Plants that show secondary growth are usually found among the

A. Thallophytes
B. Pteridophytes
C. Monocotyledons
D. Dicotyledons

Question 39:

• JAMB 2012

The short thick break in birds is an adaptation for

A. Crushing seeds
B. Sucking nectar
C. Tearing flash
D. Straining mud

Question 40:

• JAMB 2013

The structural adaptation of desert plants for water conservation is

A. Broad leaves with numerous stomata
B. Spongy mesophyll
C. Spiny leaves
D. Prominent stomata in leaves