WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 3714

18,566.

In the diagram PQRS is a circle, |PT| = |QT| and ∠QPT = 70o what is the size of ∠PRS?

A.

40o

B.

70o

C.

80o

D.

140o

Correct answer is B

∠QPT = ∠QTP = 70o. Since ∠QTR = 140o
∠PRS = TSR = 1/2(180-40) = 70o

18,567.

The frog is considered a better swimmer than the toad because it

A.

has more pronounced webbed digits

B.

has much longer and stronger hind limbs

C.

lives in water most of the time

D.

is more streamlined than the toad

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

18,568.

The producers in a food chain in an aquatic environment are

A.

birds

B.

phytoplankton

C.

zooplankton

D.

fishes

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

18,569.

What is the equation of the curve?

A.

\(y=x^2+6x+4\)

B.

\(y=x^2-5x-4\)

C.

\(y=x^2-5x+4\)

D.

\(y=x^2+5x-4\)

Correct answer is C

The factor for the curve are (x-1)(x-4). The product off the curves gives \(=x^2-5x+4=y\)

18,570.

The maximum size of a population that a given area can support is known as

A.

population density

B.

carrying capacity

C.

population growth

D.

maximum population

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.