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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) 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) Waterborne
C) Genetic inheritance
D) Airborne
  • 3. HIV stands for:
A) Human Intestinal Virus
B) Highly Infectious Virus
C) Human Influenza Virus
D) Human Immunodeficiency 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) Regular exercise
B) Proper nutrition
C) All of the above
D) Adequate sleep
  • 6. Which organization is responsible for coordinating international public health efforts?
A) NMA (National Medical Association)
B) WHO (World Health Organization)
C) UNICEF (United Nations Children's Fund)
D) Red Cross Society
  • 7. Autotrophs are organisms that:
A) Depend on other organisms for food
B) None of the above
C) Break down dead organic matter
D) Produce their own food
  • 8. Heterotrophs obtain their food by:
A) Photosynthesis
B) Consuming other organisms
C) Chemosynthesis
D) Decomposing organic matter
  • 9. Which of the following is an example of a vector?
A) Fungi causing athlete's foot
B) Mosquito transmitting malaria
C) Virus causing the common cold
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) Blood donation and transfusion services
B) Conducting medical research
C) Promoting health education
D) Providing humanitarian aid during disasters
  • 12. Decomposers play a crucial role in ecosystems by:
A) Producing oxygen through photosynthesis
B) Providing food for other organisms
C) Breaking down dead organic matter
D) None of the above
  • 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) Antigens
B) Pathogens
C) Antibodies
D) Vectors
  • 15. Animal diseases caused by protozoa are the following except ......
A) Coccidiosis
B) Gummosis
C) Trichomoniasis
D) Trypanosomiasis
  • 16. The type of nutrition where organisms feed on dead and decaying organic materials is called -----
A) Saprophytic nutrition
B) Holozoic nutrition
C) Parasitic nutrition
D) Holophytic nutrition
  • 17. Which of the following best defines the conservation of natural resources?
A) The depletion of renewable resources for human use.
B) The preservation and sustainable use of natural resources.
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) United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
B) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
C) World Health Organization (WHO)
D) International Space Agency (ISA).
  • 19. What are some problems associated with conservation?
A) Excessive funding and resources allocated to conservation efforts
B) Lack of public awareness and participation
C) Increased pollution levels in protected areas.
D) Extinction of species due to overprotection
  • 20. What are the benefits of conservation?
A) Decreased biodiversity and ecosystem stability.
B) Accelerated climate change and global warming.
C) Sustainable use of resources and preservation of natural habitats.
D) Increased pollution and habitat destruction.
  • 21. In ecology, what does "tolerance" refer to?
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A) The ability of organisms to withstand extreme temperatures
B) The acceptance of diverse cultural practices within a community
C) The capacity of organisms to adapt to environmental stressors.
D) The extent to which organisms can reproduce successfully.
  • 22. What is the concept of the minimum and maximum range of tolerance?
A) The range of temperatures where organisms cannot survive.
B) The range of temperatures where organisms can survive but not thrive.
C) The range of temperatures where organisms experience minimal stress.
D) b) The range of temperatures where organisms can reproduce effectively.
  • 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 process of evolution through natural selection.
C) The interdependence of organisms within an ecosystem.
D) The ability of organisms to change their habitat
  • 25. How does the availability of water affect adaptive modifications in organisms?
A) It accelerates evolutionary processes
B) It influences the development of specialized structures or behaviors.
C) It disrupts the genetic diversity of species.
D) It limits the growth of populations
  • 26. Which of the following structural adaptations is characteristic of fish?
A) Strong jaws for hunting.
B) Gills for respiration
C) Wings for flight
D) Scales for protection
  • 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) Pouches for carrying offspring.
B) Camouflage for blending with the surroundings.
C) Wings for flying.
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) Feathers for insulation
C) Suction cups for attaching to surfaces.
D) Poisonous stingers for defense.
  • 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 reducing carbon dioxide emissions.
B) By using plastic extensively for packaging.
C) By implementing proper waste treatment and management.
D) By promoting deforestation for agricultural purposes.
  • 32. What measures can be taken to control soil pollution?
A) Implementing sustainable farming practices.
B) Disposing of hazardous waste in landfills.
C) Encouraging deforestation for urban development.
D) Increasing the use of chemical fertilizers.
  • 33. How do unicellular organisms and invertebrates reproduce?
A) Through sexual reproduction only.
B) Through both sexual and asexual reproduction.
C) Through asexual reproduction only.
D) They do not reproduce.
  • 34. Which type of reproduction occurs in amoeba?
A) Sexual reproduction.
B) Multiple fission.
C) Binary fission
D) Asexual reproduction
  • 35. How does Paramecium reproduce?
A) Through asexual reproduction.
B) Through multiple fission
C) Through binary fission
D) Through sexual reproduction
  • 36. Which type of reproduction is observed in earthworms?
A) Sexual reproduction.
B) Multiple fission.
C) Asexual reproduction
D) Binary fission
  • 37. Which of the following are examples of renewable resources that need to be conserved?
A) Plastic and synthetic materials.
B) Water and air.
C) Landfills and waste dumps.
D) Fossil fuels and minerals
  • 38. How can we ensure conservation of natural resources?
A) By ignoring the impact of human activities on the environment.
B) By relying solely on technological advancements to replace resources.
C) By using resources efficiently and promoting sustainable practices.
D) By overexploiting resources to meet increasing demands
  • 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) Parthenogenesis
B) Internal fertilization
C) External fertilization
D) Binary fission
  • 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) Osteoporosis
D) Cirrhosis
  • 43. One of the following is not a factor that affects population.
A) Water
B) Competition
C) Adaptation
D) Heat
  • 44. One fo the following is not an abiotic factor.
A) Chemical
B) Topographic
C) Edaphic
D) Competition
  • 45. One of the following is used for collecting tiny organisms that live in thw soil water.
A) Baermann funnel
B) Secchi disc
C) Pooter
D) Hydrophotometer
  • 46. ............ Is used to measure pressure.
A) Colorimeter
B) Hygrometer
C) Barometer
D) Photometer
  • 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 energy
B) Dome
C) Pyramid of number
D) Pyramid
  • 49. Energy flow is ------------.
A) Cyclic
B) Directional
C) Rotational
D) Undirectional
  • 50. In the pyramid of energy, the producers at the first trophic level contain --------- of the energy.
A) Less
B) Least
C) Best
D) Most
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