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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) Fungi causing athlete's foot
B) Bacteria aiding in digestion
C) Virus causing the flu
D) Bacteria causing pneumonia
  • 2. Which of the following is NOT a mode of transmission for diseases caused by microorganisms?
A) Waterborne
B) Vector-borne
C) Genetic inheritance
D) Airborne
  • 3. HIV stands for:
A) Human Immunodeficiency Virus
B) Highly Infectious Virus
C) Human Influenza Virus
D) Human Intestinal Virus
  • 4. Which of the following is a symptom of HIV?
A) Fatigue
B) All of the above
C) Persistent cough
D) Skin rash
  • 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) WHO (World Health Organization)
B) UNICEF (United Nations Children's Fund)
C) Red Cross Society
D) NMA (National Medical Association)
  • 7. Autotrophs are organisms that:
A) None of the above
B) Depend on other organisms for food
C) Produce their own food
D) Break down dead organic matter
  • 8. Heterotrophs obtain their food by:
A) Consuming other organisms
B) Photosynthesis
C) Decomposing organic matter
D) Chemosynthesis
  • 9. Which of the following is an example of a vector?
A) Bacteria causing food poisoning
B) Mosquito transmitting malaria
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) Use of bed nets
C) Vaccination
D) Use of insecticides
  • 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) Producing oxygen through photosynthesis
C) Providing food for other organisms
D) None of the above
  • 13. In the laboratory, turbidity can be measured with a ..............
A) Turbidometer
B) Geiger muller counter
C) Spectrophotometer
D) Speedometry
  • 14. Organisms referred to as causative agents and disease-inducing micro-organisms are......
A) Vectors
B) Pathogens
C) Antibodies
D) Antigens
  • 15. Animal diseases caused by protozoa are the following except ......
A) Trypanosomiasis
B) Trichomoniasis
C) Coccidiosis
D) Gummosis
  • 16. The type of nutrition where organisms feed on dead and decaying organic materials is called -----
A) Parasitic nutrition
B) Saprophytic nutrition
C) Holozoic 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 extraction and exploitation of non-renewable 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) United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
B) World Health Organization (WHO)
C) International Space Agency (ISA).
D) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
  • 19. What are some problems associated with conservation?
A) Lack of public awareness and participation
B) Extinction of species due to overprotection
C) Increased pollution levels in protected areas.
D) Excessive funding and resources allocated to conservation efforts
  • 20. What are the benefits of conservation?
A) Accelerated climate change and global warming.
B) Increased pollution and habitat destruction.
C) Decreased biodiversity and ecosystem stability.
D) Sustainable use of resources and preservation of natural habitats.
  • 21. In ecology, what does "tolerance" refer to?
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A) The ability of organisms to withstand extreme temperatures
B) The extent to which organisms can reproduce successfully.
C) The acceptance of diverse cultural practices within a community
D) The capacity of organisms to adapt to environmental stressors.
  • 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 experience minimal stress.
D) The range of temperatures where organisms can survive but not thrive.
  • 23. What does "geographic range" refer to?
A) The range of latitudes where a species can be found.
B) The total land area covered by a particular organism or species.
C) The number of species present in a given geographic location.
D) 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.
  • 24. What is adaptation in living organisms?
A) The interdependence of organisms within an ecosystem.
B) The adjustment of organisms to their environmental conditions.
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 influences the development of specialized structures or behaviors.
B) It limits the growth of populations
C) It disrupts the genetic diversity of species.
D) It accelerates evolutionary processes
  • 26. Which of the following structural adaptations is characteristic of fish?
A) Strong jaws for hunting.
B) Scales for protection
C) Wings for flight
D) Gills for respiration
  • 27. Which structural adaptation is typical of toads?
A) Suction cup-like toes for climbing
B) Poison glands for defense.
C) Long tongues for catching prey.
D) Shells for protection
  • 28. What is a structural adaptation observed in lizards?
A) Pouches for carrying offspring.
B) Wings for flying.
C) Camouflage for blending with the surroundings.
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) Suction cups for attaching to surfaces.
C) Poisonous stingers for defense.
D) Feathers for insulation
  • 30. What are the sources, causes, and effects of air pollution?
A) Sources: Pesticides and herbicides; Causes: Deforestation; Effects: Soil erosion.
B) Sources: Noise from transportation; Causes: Overfishing; Effects: Disruption of aquatic ecosystems.
C) Sources: Oil spills; Causes: Industrial waste; Effects: Water contamination.
D) Sources: Industrial emissions; Causes: Burning fossil fuels; Effects: Respiratory illnesses.
  • 31. How can water pollution be controlled?
A) By promoting deforestation for agricultural purposes.
B) By reducing carbon dioxide emissions.
C) By using plastic extensively for packaging.
D) By implementing proper waste treatment and management.
  • 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) Implementing sustainable farming practices.
D) Encouraging deforestation for urban development.
  • 33. How do unicellular organisms and invertebrates reproduce?
A) Through both sexual and asexual reproduction.
B) Through sexual reproduction only.
C) They do not reproduce.
D) Through asexual reproduction only.
  • 34. Which type of reproduction occurs in amoeba?
A) Asexual reproduction
B) Binary fission
C) Sexual reproduction.
D) Multiple fission.
  • 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) Asexual reproduction
C) Binary fission
D) Multiple 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) Water and air.
D) Plastic and synthetic materials.
  • 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) Gills for respiration
B) Lungs for breathing in water
C) Legs for hopping on land.
D) Webbed feet for swimming
  • 40. How does reproduction take place in houseflies?
A) Internal fertilization
B) External fertilization
C) Binary fission
D) Parthenogenesis
  • 41. What is the method of reproduction in snails?
A) Binary fission
B) Parthenogenesis
C) Internal fertilization - lay eggs
D) External fertilization
  • 42. Which of the following is a disease of the liver?
A) Malaria
B) Osteoporosis
C) Cirrhosis
D) Pneumonia
  • 43. One of the following is not a factor that affects population.
A) Adaptation
B) Competition
C) Heat
D) Water
  • 44. One fo the following is not an abiotic factor.
A) Edaphic
B) Competition
C) Topographic
D) Chemical
  • 45. One of the following is used for collecting tiny organisms that live in thw soil water.
A) Pooter
B) Baermann funnel
C) Secchi disc
D) Hydrophotometer
  • 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) Pyramid of energy
B) Pyramid of number
C) Trophic level
D) Food chain
  • 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) Directional
B) Undirectional
C) Rotational
D) Cyclic
  • 50. In the pyramid of energy, the producers at the first trophic level contain --------- of the energy.
A) Best
B) Less
C) Most
D) Least
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