Waec Biology 1995 Past Questions and Answers

Question 31:

• WAEC 1995

Which of these processes removes carbon from the atmosphere?

A. Putrefaction of animals
B. Burning of fuels
C. Photosynthesis
D. Volcanic eruption
E. Respiration in plants

Question 32:

• WAEC 1995

Which of the following conditions is not necessary for photosynthesis to occur in plants?

A. There must be light
B. There must be xylem tissue used to conduct water
C. There must be chlorophyll to trap radiant energy
D. Carbondioxide must be present
E. Water must be present

Question 33:

• WAEC 1995

The distribution of organisms in a fresh - water habitat like a stream or pond is determined by the following
except

A. Rainfall
B. Temperature
C. PH of soil
D. Light penetration
E. Tidal movements

Question 34:

• WAEC 1995

Which of the following is characteristics of a swamp?

A. Vegetation with stratified arrangement
B. Mesophytes with broad leaves
C. The ground is flooded most of the time
D. Predominance of climbing plants
E. Many plants with tire resistant structures

Question 35:

• WAEC 1995

Very low annual rainfall, sparse vegetation, high day temperatures and cold nights are the characteristics
of the biome known as

A. Swamp
B. Tropical forest
C. Southern guinea savanna
D. Afro alpine
E. Desert