Waec Biology 1996 Past Questions and Answers

Question 41:

• WAEC 1996

Which of the following is not an aquatic habitat?

A. Estuaries
B. Ponds
C. Rainforest
D. Swamp
E. Salt lake

Question 42:

• WAEC 1996

Which of these materials is not required for insect collection in an ecological field-trip?

A. Pooter
B. Secchi disc
C. Spreading board
D. Jar containing alcohol
E. Sweep net

Question 43:

• WAEC 1996

The factors which determine the type of vegetation a particular habitat will support are related to the
following except

A. Nature of the soil particles
B. Amount of rainfall
C. Mineral content of the soil
D. Farming activities
E. Depth of the water-table

Question 44:

• WAEC 1996

Which of the following statements is not true of population?

A. Members of a population may be of the same species
B. Members of a population may be of the same species but do not interbreed
C. Size of a population may be limited by space
D. Some species can form another population elsewhere
E. Members of a population must co-exist

Question 45:

• WAEC 1996

Which of the following is an abiotic factor which affects a population?

A. Predator
B. Parasite
C. Consumer
D. Producer
E. Temperature