JAMB Past Questions and Answers - Page 480

2,396.

Which of the following processes leads to the loss of carbon from the air?

A.

combustion

B.

respiration

C.

putrifaction

D.

photosynthesis

Correct answer is D

carbon dioxide is removed from the air during photosynthesis as green plants use it to manufacture their food

2,397.

_______ is defined as the total surrounding or medium of any organism in a given area?

A.

Biotic component

B.

Abiotic component

C.

Environment

D.

Ecosystem

Correct answer is C

Environment is defined as the total surrounding or medium of any organism in a given area. This includes the physical surroundings, climatic factors and other living organisms in that surroundings

2,398.

In a combined maximum and minimum thermometer, the difference between the hottest and coldest daily temperature for that day gives the?

A.

Diurnal range of temperature

B.

Mean daily temperature

C.

Minimum daily temperature

D.

Maximum daily temperature

Correct answer is A

Diurnal range of temperature = Max.temperature - Mini.temperature for that day
Maximum daily temperature ≡ Hottest daily temperature
Minimum daily temperature ≡ Coldest daily temperature

2,399.

''Whoever sheds the blood of man, by man shall his blood be shed; for God made man in his own image''. This statement explains the

A.

Existence of blood revenge

B.

Significance of blood

C.

Disapproval of violence

D.

Prohibition of blood revenge

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,400.

_______ is the condition of the lower atmosphere of a place over a short period?

A.

climate

B.

weather

C.

cloud

D.

Humidity

Correct answer is B

Weather is the condition of the lower atmosphere of a place over a short period. The weather of a place is always very brief and changes regularly e.g the weather of today could be sunny, rainy or cloudy etc.