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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) Bacteria causing pneumonia
C) Fungi causing athlete's foot
D) Virus causing the flu
  • 2. Which of the following is NOT a mode of transmission for diseases caused by microorganisms?
A) Vector-borne
B) Genetic inheritance
C) Waterborne
D) Airborne
  • 3. HIV stands for:
A) Highly Infectious Virus
B) Human Influenza Virus
C) Human Immunodeficiency Virus
D) Human Intestinal Virus
  • 4. Which of the following is a symptom of HIV?
A) Skin rash
B) All of the above
C) Persistent cough
D) Fatigue
  • 5. The maintenance of good health involves:
A) Proper nutrition
B) All of the above
C) Regular exercise
D) Adequate sleep
  • 6. Which organization is responsible for coordinating international public health efforts?
A) NMA (National Medical Association)
B) Red Cross Society
C) UNICEF (United Nations Children's Fund)
D) WHO (World Health Organization)
  • 7. Autotrophs are organisms that:
A) Break down dead organic matter
B) Produce their own food
C) Depend on other organisms for food
D) None of the above
  • 8. Heterotrophs obtain their food by:
A) Consuming other organisms
B) Decomposing organic matter
C) Photosynthesis
D) Chemosynthesis
  • 9. Which of the following is an example of a vector?
A) Virus causing the common cold
B) Bacteria causing food poisoning
C) Fungi causing athlete's foot
D) Mosquito transmitting malaria
  • 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) Providing humanitarian aid during disasters
B) Blood donation and transfusion services
C) Conducting medical research
D) Promoting health education
  • 12. Decomposers play a crucial role in ecosystems by:
A) Providing food for other organisms
B) Producing oxygen through photosynthesis
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) Speedometry
C) Turbidometer
D) Spectrophotometer
  • 14. Organisms referred to as causative agents and disease-inducing micro-organisms are......
A) Pathogens
B) Antibodies
C) Vectors
D) Antigens
  • 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) Holophytic nutrition
B) Saprophytic nutrition
C) Holozoic nutrition
D) Parasitic nutrition
  • 17. Which of the following best defines the conservation of natural resources?
A) The disposal of waste materials in the environment.
B) The extraction and exploitation of non-renewable resources.
C) The preservation and sustainable use of natural resources.
D) The depletion of renewable resources for human use.
  • 18. Which agencies are responsible for the conservation of soil, water, animals, and forests?
A) United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
B) World Health Organization (WHO)
C) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
D) International Space Agency (ISA).
  • 19. What are some problems associated with conservation?
A) Lack of public awareness and participation
B) Excessive funding and resources allocated to conservation efforts
C) Increased pollution levels in protected areas.
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) Increased pollution and habitat destruction.
C) Decreased biodiversity and ecosystem stability.
D) Accelerated climate change and global warming.
  • 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 capacity of organisms to adapt to environmental stressors.
D) The acceptance of diverse cultural practices within a community
  • 22. What is the concept of the minimum and maximum range of tolerance?
A) The range of temperatures where organisms experience minimal stress.
B) The range of temperatures where organisms cannot survive.
C) The range of temperatures where organisms can survive but not thrive.
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 process of evolution through natural selection.
B) The interdependence of organisms within an ecosystem.
C) The ability of organisms to change their habitat
D) The adjustment of organisms to their environmental conditions.
  • 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 limits the growth of populations
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) Gills for respiration
C) Scales for protection
D) Wings for flight
  • 27. Which structural adaptation is typical of toads?
A) Suction cup-like toes for climbing
B) Shells for protection
C) Poison glands for defense.
D) Long tongues for catching prey.
  • 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) Suction cups for attaching to surfaces.
B) Feathers for insulation
C) Compound eyes for a wide field of vision.
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: Noise from transportation; Causes: Overfishing; Effects: Disruption of aquatic ecosystems.
C) Sources: Industrial emissions; Causes: Burning fossil fuels; Effects: Respiratory illnesses.
D) Sources: Pesticides and herbicides; Causes: Deforestation; Effects: Soil erosion.
  • 31. How can water pollution be controlled?
A) By implementing proper waste treatment and management.
B) By promoting deforestation for agricultural purposes.
C) By using plastic extensively for packaging.
D) By reducing carbon dioxide emissions.
  • 32. What measures can be taken to control soil pollution?
A) Encouraging deforestation for urban development.
B) Implementing sustainable farming practices.
C) Disposing of hazardous waste in landfills.
D) Increasing the use of chemical fertilizers.
  • 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) Sexual reproduction.
B) Asexual reproduction
C) Binary fission
D) Multiple fission.
  • 35. How does Paramecium reproduce?
A) Through sexual reproduction
B) Through binary fission
C) Through asexual reproduction.
D) Through multiple fission
  • 36. Which type of reproduction is observed in earthworms?
A) Sexual reproduction.
B) Asexual reproduction
C) Multiple fission.
D) Binary fission
  • 37. Which of the following are examples of renewable resources that need to be conserved?
A) Fossil fuels and minerals
B) Landfills and waste dumps.
C) Plastic and synthetic materials.
D) Water and air.
  • 38. How can we ensure conservation of natural resources?
A) By relying solely on technological advancements to replace resources.
B) By overexploiting resources to meet increasing demands
C) By ignoring the impact of human activities on the environment.
D) By using resources efficiently and promoting sustainable practices.
  • 39. What is a structural adaptation seen in tadpoles?
A) Gills for respiration
B) Legs for hopping on land.
C) Webbed feet for swimming
D) Lungs for breathing in water
  • 40. How does reproduction take place in houseflies?
A) External fertilization
B) Parthenogenesis
C) Internal fertilization
D) Binary fission
  • 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) Osteoporosis
B) Pneumonia
C) Malaria
D) Cirrhosis
  • 43. One of the following is not a factor that affects population.
A) Competition
B) Heat
C) Adaptation
D) Water
  • 44. One fo the following is not an abiotic factor.
A) Topographic
B) Competition
C) Chemical
D) Edaphic
  • 45. One of the following is used for collecting tiny organisms that live in thw soil water.
A) Baermann funnel
B) Hydrophotometer
C) Pooter
D) Secchi disc
  • 46. ............ Is used to measure pressure.
A) Hygrometer
B) Colorimeter
C) Photometer
D) Barometer
  • 47. The feeding level in a food chain or food web is known as --------.
A) Food chain
B) Trophic level
C) Pyramid of energy
D) Pyramid of number
  • 48. The diagrammatic representation of the food chain in which producers form the base and the carnivores form the apex is called ...........
A) Dome
B) Pyramid
C) Pyramid of energy
D) Pyramid of number
  • 49. Energy flow is ------------.
A) Rotational
B) Undirectional
C) Cyclic
D) Directional
  • 50. In the pyramid of energy, the producers at the first trophic level contain --------- of the energy.
A) Most
B) Less
C) Best
D) Least
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