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AIC SS 1 Biology Revision Test 2nd Term
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  • 1. Which of the following is an example of a beneficial microorganism?
A) Virus causing the flu
B) Fungi causing athlete's foot
C) Bacteria aiding in digestion
D) Bacteria causing pneumonia
  • 2. Which of the following is NOT a mode of transmission for diseases caused by microorganisms?
A) Airborne
B) Waterborne
C) Vector-borne
D) Genetic inheritance
  • 3. HIV stands for:
A) Human Immunodeficiency Virus
B) Highly Infectious Virus
C) Human Influenza Virus
D) Human Intestinal Virus
  • 4. Which of the following is a symptom of HIV?
A) Persistent cough
B) All of the above
C) Fatigue
D) Skin rash
  • 5. The maintenance of good health involves:
A) Adequate sleep
B) All of the above
C) Proper nutrition
D) Regular exercise
  • 6. Which organization is responsible for coordinating international public health efforts?
A) UNICEF (United Nations Children's Fund)
B) Red Cross Society
C) NMA (National Medical Association)
D) WHO (World Health Organization)
  • 7. Autotrophs are organisms that:
A) Produce their own food
B) Break down dead organic matter
C) None of the above
D) Depend on other organisms for food
  • 8. Heterotrophs obtain their food by:
A) Consuming other organisms
B) Photosynthesis
C) Decomposing organic matter
D) Chemosynthesis
  • 9. Which of the following is an example of a vector?
A) Virus causing the common cold
B) Mosquito transmitting malaria
C) Fungi causing athlete's foot
D) Bacteria causing food poisoning
  • 10. Which of the following is NOT a way to control vectors?
A) Vaccination
B) Use of bed nets
C) Elimination of breeding sites
D) Use of insecticides
  • 11. Which of the following is NOT a role of the Red Cross Society?
A) Conducting medical research
B) Promoting health education
C) Providing humanitarian aid during disasters
D) Blood donation and transfusion services
  • 12. Decomposers play a crucial role in ecosystems by:
A) Producing oxygen through photosynthesis
B) Providing food for other organisms
C) None of the above
D) Breaking down dead organic matter
  • 13. In the laboratory, turbidity can be measured with a ..............
A) Geiger muller counter
B) Spectrophotometer
C) Turbidometer
D) Speedometry
  • 14. Organisms referred to as causative agents and disease-inducing micro-organisms are......
A) Antigens
B) Pathogens
C) Vectors
D) Antibodies
  • 15. Animal diseases caused by protozoa are the following except ......
A) Trypanosomiasis
B) Coccidiosis
C) Trichomoniasis
D) Gummosis
  • 16. The type of nutrition where organisms feed on dead and decaying organic materials is called -----
A) Parasitic nutrition
B) Holophytic nutrition
C) Holozoic nutrition
D) Saprophytic nutrition
  • 17. Which of the following best defines the conservation of natural resources?
A) The preservation and sustainable use of natural resources.
B) The depletion of renewable resources for human use.
C) The disposal of waste materials in the environment.
D) The extraction and exploitation of non-renewable resources.
  • 18. Which agencies are responsible for the conservation of soil, water, animals, and forests?
A) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
B) International Space Agency (ISA).
C) United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
D) World Health Organization (WHO)
  • 19. What are some problems associated with conservation?
A) Increased pollution levels in protected areas.
B) Excessive funding and resources allocated to conservation efforts
C) Lack of public awareness and participation
D) Extinction of species due to overprotection
  • 20. What are the benefits of conservation?
A) Sustainable use of resources and preservation of natural habitats.
B) Accelerated climate change and global warming.
C) Decreased biodiversity and ecosystem stability.
D) Increased pollution and habitat destruction.
  • 21. In ecology, what does "tolerance" refer to?
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A) The extent to which organisms can reproduce successfully.
B) The ability of organisms to withstand extreme temperatures
C) The acceptance of diverse cultural practices within a community
D) The capacity of organisms to adapt to environmental stressors.
  • 22. What is the concept of the minimum and maximum range of tolerance?
A) The range of temperatures where organisms cannot survive.
B) b) The range of temperatures where organisms can reproduce effectively.
C) The range of temperatures where organisms can survive but not thrive.
D) The range of temperatures where organisms experience minimal stress.
  • 23. What does "geographic range" refer to?
A) b) The number of species present in a given geographic location. c) The range of latitudes where a species can be found. d) The migratory pattern of organisms across continents.
B) The total land area covered by a particular organism or species.
C) The range of latitudes where a species can be found.
D) The number of species present in a given geographic location.
  • 24. What is adaptation in living organisms?
A) The interdependence of organisms within an ecosystem.
B) The ability of organisms to change their habitat
C) The adjustment of organisms to their environmental conditions.
D) The process of evolution through natural selection.
  • 25. How does the availability of water affect adaptive modifications in organisms?
A) It accelerates evolutionary processes
B) It limits the growth of populations
C) It disrupts the genetic diversity of species.
D) It influences the development of specialized structures or behaviors.
  • 26. Which of the following structural adaptations is characteristic of fish?
A) Strong jaws for hunting.
B) Wings for flight
C) Gills for respiration
D) Scales for protection
  • 27. Which structural adaptation is typical of toads?
A) Long tongues for catching prey.
B) Suction cup-like toes for climbing
C) Poison glands for defense.
D) Shells for protection
  • 28. What is a structural adaptation observed in lizards?
A) Camouflage for blending with the surroundings.
B) Wings for flying.
C) Pouches for carrying offspring.
D) Large ears for enhanced hearing.
  • 29. Which of the following structural adaptations is seen in prawns?
A) Compound eyes for a wide field of vision.
B) Suction cups for attaching to surfaces.
C) Feathers for insulation
D) Poisonous stingers for defense.
  • 30. What are the sources, causes, and effects of air pollution?
A) Sources: Oil spills; Causes: Industrial waste; Effects: Water contamination.
B) Sources: Industrial emissions; Causes: Burning fossil fuels; Effects: Respiratory illnesses.
C) Sources: Noise from transportation; Causes: Overfishing; Effects: Disruption of aquatic ecosystems.
D) Sources: Pesticides and herbicides; Causes: Deforestation; Effects: Soil erosion.
  • 31. How can water pollution be controlled?
A) By using plastic extensively for packaging.
B) By promoting deforestation for agricultural purposes.
C) By reducing carbon dioxide emissions.
D) By implementing proper waste treatment and management.
  • 32. What measures can be taken to control soil pollution?
A) Encouraging deforestation for urban development.
B) Increasing the use of chemical fertilizers.
C) Disposing of hazardous waste in landfills.
D) Implementing sustainable farming practices.
  • 33. How do unicellular organisms and invertebrates reproduce?
A) Through asexual reproduction only.
B) Through both sexual and asexual reproduction.
C) They do not reproduce.
D) Through sexual reproduction only.
  • 34. Which type of reproduction occurs in amoeba?
A) Asexual reproduction
B) Multiple fission.
C) Binary fission
D) Sexual reproduction.
  • 35. How does Paramecium reproduce?
A) Through binary fission
B) Through sexual reproduction
C) Through multiple fission
D) Through asexual reproduction.
  • 36. Which type of reproduction is observed in earthworms?
A) Sexual reproduction.
B) Binary fission
C) Asexual reproduction
D) Multiple fission.
  • 37. Which of the following are examples of renewable resources that need to be conserved?
A) Fossil fuels and minerals
B) Plastic and synthetic materials.
C) Landfills and waste dumps.
D) Water and air.
  • 38. How can we ensure conservation of natural resources?
A) By overexploiting resources to meet increasing demands
B) By using resources efficiently and promoting sustainable practices.
C) By relying solely on technological advancements to replace resources.
D) By ignoring the impact of human activities on the environment.
  • 39. What is a structural adaptation seen in tadpoles?
A) Gills for respiration
B) Lungs for breathing in water
C) Webbed feet for swimming
D) Legs for hopping on land.
  • 40. How does reproduction take place in houseflies?
A) External fertilization
B) Internal fertilization
C) Parthenogenesis
D) Binary fission
  • 41. What is the method of reproduction in snails?
A) Parthenogenesis
B) Binary fission
C) External fertilization
D) Internal fertilization - lay eggs
  • 42. Which of the following is a disease of the liver?
A) Cirrhosis
B) Pneumonia
C) Malaria
D) Osteoporosis
  • 43. One of the following is not a factor that affects population.
A) Water
B) Adaptation
C) Heat
D) Competition
  • 44. One fo the following is not an abiotic factor.
A) Competition
B) Topographic
C) Edaphic
D) Chemical
  • 45. One of the following is used for collecting tiny organisms that live in thw soil water.
A) Pooter
B) Baermann funnel
C) Secchi disc
D) Hydrophotometer
  • 46. ............ Is used to measure pressure.
A) Hygrometer
B) Barometer
C) Colorimeter
D) Photometer
  • 47. The feeding level in a food chain or food web is known as --------.
A) Trophic level
B) Food chain
C) Pyramid of number
D) Pyramid of energy
  • 48. The diagrammatic representation of the food chain in which producers form the base and the carnivores form the apex is called ...........
A) Pyramid
B) Pyramid of number
C) Pyramid of energy
D) Dome
  • 49. Energy flow is ------------.
A) Directional
B) Cyclic
C) Undirectional
D) Rotational
  • 50. In the pyramid of energy, the producers at the first trophic level contain --------- of the energy.
A) Less
B) Best
C) Least
D) Most
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