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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) Bacteria aiding in digestion
C) Fungi causing athlete's foot
D) Bacteria causing pneumonia
  • 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 Immunodeficiency Virus
C) Human Intestinal Virus
D) Human Influenza Virus
  • 4. Which of the following is a symptom of HIV?
A) Persistent cough
B) Fatigue
C) Skin rash
D) All of the above
  • 5. The maintenance of good health involves:
A) Proper nutrition
B) All of the above
C) Adequate sleep
D) Regular exercise
  • 6. Which organization is responsible for coordinating international public health efforts?
A) UNICEF (United Nations Children's Fund)
B) NMA (National Medical Association)
C) WHO (World Health Organization)
D) Red Cross Society
  • 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) Photosynthesis
B) Decomposing organic matter
C) Consuming other organisms
D) Chemosynthesis
  • 9. Which of the following is an example of a vector?
A) Mosquito transmitting malaria
B) Bacteria causing food poisoning
C) Fungi causing athlete's foot
D) Virus causing the common cold
  • 10. Which of the following is NOT a way to control vectors?
A) Elimination of breeding sites
B) Vaccination
C) Use of bed nets
D) Use of insecticides
  • 11. Which of the following is NOT a role of the Red Cross Society?
A) Promoting health education
B) Providing humanitarian aid during disasters
C) Conducting medical research
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) Producing oxygen through photosynthesis
D) Providing food for other organisms
  • 13. In the laboratory, turbidity can be measured with a ..............
A) Turbidometer
B) Speedometry
C) Spectrophotometer
D) Geiger muller counter
  • 14. Organisms referred to as causative agents and disease-inducing micro-organisms are......
A) Antigens
B) Antibodies
C) Pathogens
D) Vectors
  • 15. Animal diseases caused by protozoa are the following except ......
A) Trichomoniasis
B) Gummosis
C) Coccidiosis
D) Trypanosomiasis
  • 16. The type of nutrition where organisms feed on dead and decaying organic materials is called -----
A) Parasitic nutrition
B) Saprophytic nutrition
C) Holophytic nutrition
D) Holozoic nutrition
  • 17. Which of the following best defines the conservation of natural resources?
A) The depletion of renewable resources for human use.
B) The extraction and exploitation of non-renewable resources.
C) The preservation and sustainable use of natural resources.
D) The disposal of waste materials in the environment.
  • 18. Which agencies are responsible for the conservation of soil, water, animals, and forests?
A) World Health Organization (WHO)
B) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
C) United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
D) International Space Agency (ISA).
  • 19. What are some problems associated with conservation?
A) Excessive funding and resources allocated to conservation efforts
B) Increased pollution levels in protected areas.
C) Extinction of species due to overprotection
D) Lack of public awareness and participation
  • 20. What are the benefits of conservation?
A) Accelerated climate change and global warming.
B) Increased pollution and habitat destruction.
C) Sustainable use of resources and preservation of natural habitats.
D) Decreased biodiversity and ecosystem stability.
  • 21. In ecology, what does "tolerance" refer to?
    .
A) The extent to which organisms can reproduce successfully.
B) The capacity of organisms to adapt to environmental stressors.
C) The ability of organisms to withstand extreme temperatures
D) The acceptance of diverse cultural practices within a community
  • 22. What is the concept of the minimum and maximum range of tolerance?
A) b) The range of temperatures where organisms can reproduce effectively.
B) The range of temperatures where organisms cannot survive.
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) The total land area covered by a particular organism or species.
B) The number of species present in a given geographic location.
C) 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.
D) The range of latitudes where a species can be found.
  • 24. What is adaptation in living organisms?
A) The adjustment of organisms to their environmental conditions.
B) The interdependence of organisms within an ecosystem.
C) The process of evolution through natural selection.
D) The ability of organisms to change their habitat
  • 25. How does the availability of water affect adaptive modifications in organisms?
A) It limits the growth of populations
B) It disrupts the genetic diversity of species.
C) It accelerates evolutionary processes
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) Scales for protection
C) Gills for respiration
D) Wings for flight
  • 27. Which structural adaptation is typical of toads?
A) Shells for protection
B) Poison glands for defense.
C) Suction cup-like toes for climbing
D) Long tongues for catching prey.
  • 28. What is a structural adaptation observed in lizards?
A) Wings for flying.
B) Large ears for enhanced hearing.
C) Camouflage for blending with the surroundings.
D) Pouches for carrying offspring.
  • 29. Which of the following structural adaptations is seen in prawns?
A) Poisonous stingers for defense.
B) Suction cups for attaching to surfaces.
C) Feathers for insulation
D) Compound eyes for a wide field of vision.
  • 30. What are the sources, causes, and effects of air pollution?
A) Sources: Industrial emissions; Causes: Burning fossil fuels; Effects: Respiratory illnesses.
B) Sources: Pesticides and herbicides; Causes: Deforestation; Effects: Soil erosion.
C) Sources: Oil spills; Causes: Industrial waste; Effects: Water contamination.
D) Sources: Noise from transportation; Causes: Overfishing; Effects: Disruption of aquatic ecosystems.
  • 31. How can water pollution be controlled?
A) By implementing proper waste treatment and management.
B) By using plastic extensively for packaging.
C) By reducing carbon dioxide emissions.
D) By promoting deforestation for agricultural purposes.
  • 32. What measures can be taken to control soil pollution?
A) Increasing the use of chemical fertilizers.
B) Disposing of hazardous waste in landfills.
C) Encouraging deforestation for urban development.
D) Implementing sustainable farming practices.
  • 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) Multiple fission.
B) Sexual reproduction.
C) Binary fission
D) Asexual reproduction
  • 35. How does Paramecium reproduce?
A) Through sexual reproduction
B) Through multiple fission
C) Through binary fission
D) Through asexual reproduction.
  • 36. Which type of reproduction is observed in earthworms?
A) Sexual reproduction.
B) Binary fission
C) Multiple fission.
D) Asexual reproduction
  • 37. Which of the following are examples of renewable resources that need to be conserved?
A) Landfills and waste dumps.
B) Water and air.
C) Fossil fuels and minerals
D) Plastic and synthetic materials.
  • 38. How can we ensure conservation of natural resources?
A) By ignoring the impact of human activities on the environment.
B) By overexploiting resources to meet increasing demands
C) By relying solely on technological advancements to replace resources.
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) Lungs for breathing in water
D) Webbed feet for swimming
  • 40. How does reproduction take place in houseflies?
A) External fertilization
B) Internal fertilization
C) Binary fission
D) Parthenogenesis
  • 41. What is the method of reproduction in snails?
A) Binary fission
B) External fertilization
C) Internal fertilization - lay eggs
D) Parthenogenesis
  • 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) Heat
C) Water
D) Competition
  • 44. One fo the following is not an abiotic factor.
A) Edaphic
B) Topographic
C) Competition
D) Chemical
  • 45. One of the following is used for collecting tiny organisms that live in thw soil water.
A) Hydrophotometer
B) Pooter
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) Trophic level
B) Pyramid of number
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 number
B) Pyramid of energy
C) Dome
D) Pyramid
  • 49. Energy flow is ------------.
A) Cyclic
B) Rotational
C) Undirectional
D) Directional
  • 50. In the pyramid of energy, the producers at the first trophic level contain --------- of the energy.
A) Least
B) Most
C) Best
D) Less
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