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