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