WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 3459

17,291.

One of the structural adaptations of mammals for movement on land is the development of the

A.

hollow bones

B.

pentadactyl limbs

C.

fused thoracic bones

D.

streamlined body

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

17,292.

Which of the following statements is true about mutation?

A.

Phenotype is not involved

B.

Genotype is not involved

C.

Artificial induction is not possible

D.

Genotype is involved

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

17,294.

The ice and steam point on a mercury-in-glass thermometer are 10cm and 30cm respectively. Calculate the temperature in degree Celsius when the mercury meniscus is the 14cm mark

A.

20oC

B.

30oC

C.

34oC

D.

70oC

Correct answer is A

\(\frac{x - 0}{100 - 0} = \frac{14 - 10}{30 - 10}\)

x = \(\frac{100 \times 4}{20} = 20^oC\)

17,295.

Mechanical energy can be either

A.

kinetic or electric

B.

chemical or potential

C.

potential or kinetic

D.

electric or heat

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.