WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 4146

20,726.

A climax community is characterized by

A.

a stable composition of plant and animal species

B.

rapid changes in the composition of species

C.

constant changes in appearance of the habitat

D.

different species occurring at different times

E.

gradual change in animal population

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

20,727.

The expansion of solids can be considered a disadvantage in the

A.

fire alarm system

B.

thermostat

C.

riveting of steel plates

D.

balance wheel of a watch

E.

fitting of wheels on rims.

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

20,728.

If the temperature of water is gradually increased from 0o to 4oC, the density of the water within this range

A.

increases for a while and then decreases

B.

decreases for a while and then increases

C.

increases gradually

D.

decreases gradually

E.

remains the same

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

20,729.

Which of the following is not an adaptation of plants or animals to desert environments?

A.

Well developed tap root system

B.

Small leaves with thick Epidermis

C.

Stems with spike-like leaves

D.

uric acid as metabolic waste in some animals

E.

Broad leaves for storage

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

20,730.

How far will a body move in 4 seconds if uniformly accelerated from rest at the rate of 2 ms-2?

A.

32m

B.

24m

C.

16m

D.

1.2m

E.

5m

Correct answer is C

S = vt + 1/2 at2 = 0 + 1/2 x 2 x 42 = 16m