JAMB Past Questions and Answers - Page 1451

7,251.

In ponds, fish is usually caught with the following except

A.

Pollution

B.

Hook and line

C.

Fish trap

D.

Cast net

Correct answer is A

Pollution is the contamination of the environment by releasing harmful substance into it.

 

7,252.

The following steps are necessary when establishing a fish pond except

A.

Moisture

B.

Site selection

C.

General survey

D.

Clearing and stumping of site

Correct answer is A

STEPS IN ESTABLISHING FISH POND
-Site selection: This involves the choice of best site based on necessary conditions like, a piece of land through which a perennial stream flows.
-General survey: Detailed survey of the chosen site should be carried out, especially by extension workers.
-Clearing and stumping of site: This involves removal of trash, cutting of trees and removal of stumps.
-Construction of dam: This is usually constructed across the stream. Clay soil should be used for dam construction because of its ability to hold water.
Moisture is not needed.

7,253.

Fishing methods involves the use of the following different techniques or equipments except

A.

Netting

B.

Trapping

C.

Hooks and Lines

D.

Poisoning

Correct answer is D

Poisoning is the introduction of harmful substance into organisms which can kill them.

7,254.

The animal dungs are used as_____to improve the soil fertility.

A.

Inorganic manure

B.

Organic manure

C.

Content

D.

Mulch

Correct answer is B

The animal dungs and droppings are used as organic manure to improve the soil fertility for the crops.

7,255.

Which of the followings is not an abiotic components of an ecosystem?

A.

Temperature

B.

Oxygen

C.

Topography

D.

Micro-organisms

Correct answer is D

Abiotic components of an ecosystem include the non-living things such as oxygen, topography, temperature. Micro-organisms are living things and they are biotic components of an ecosystem.