WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 4118

20,586.

Which of the following does not happen during inspiration?

A.

intercostal muscles contract

B.

Ribs move forward

C.

Thoracic cavity increases

D.

Diaphragm relaxes

E.

Internal air pressure decreases

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

20,587.

The stomata of a leaf performs the same function as 

A.

spiracles of insects

B.

trachea of toads

C.

pharynx of man

D.

liver of man

E.

scales of fish

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

20,588.

The inside of a vacuum flask is usually coated with silver to reduce heat lost by

A.

convection

B.

conduction

C.

radiation

D.

absorption

E.

evaporation

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

20,589.

Which of the following organism respires through the body surface

A.

Man

B.

Fish

C.

Tridax

D.

Amoeba

E.

Hibiscus

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

20,590.

The heating element in an electric kettle is usually located near the bottom of the kettle because

A.

water is a good conductor of heat

B.

heat can be more quickly radiated to all parts of the water

C.

no heat can be lost to the surroundings

D.

the convectional currents which are set up can carry heat to all parts of the water

E.

the molecules of the heating element can carry heat to all parts of the water.

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.