WAEC Biology Past Questions & Answers - Page 177

881.

Which of the following explains the term pyramid of numbers?

A.

the number of organisms in a trophic level

B.

the relationship between plants in different trophic levels

C.

the number of saprophytes and parasites in a habitat

D.

the number of predators in a habitat

E.

progressive decrease in the number of individuals from lower to higher trophic level

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

882.

The following are features of Northern Guinea Savanna except

A.

presence of tall trees with thick bark

B.

bare soil with very few trees

C.

presence of fire-resistant trees

D.

abundant herbivores

E.

predominance of woody trees

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

883.

The following are features of the tropical rain forest except

A.

abundant water supply

B.

loose and moist soil

C.

short trees growing benealth tall trees

D.

scanty trees with small leaves

E.

presence of many animals

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

884.

Which of the following best describes a marine habitat?

A.

large body of water

B.

which has no distinctive color or taste

C.

with high concentration of salt

D.

with little suspended materials

E.

with no water weed

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

885.

What type of relation exists between a tapeworm and an infected mammal?

A.

Symbiosis

B.

Commensalism

C.

Predation

D.

Parasitism

E.

Saprophytism

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.