AIC SS 1 Biology 3rd C.A 2nd Term - Quiz
  • 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. 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
  • 3. Which of the following is an example of a vector?
A) Bacteria causing food poisoning
B) Fungi causing athlete's foot
C) Mosquito transmitting malaria
D) Virus causing the common cold
  • 4. Which of the following is NOT a role of the Red Cross Society?
A) Blood donation and transfusion services
B) Conducting medical research
C) Providing humanitarian aid during disasters
D) Promoting health education
  • 5. Decomposers play a crucial role in ecosystems by:
A) Producing oxygen through photosynthesis
B) None of the above
C) Providing food for other organisms
D) Breaking down dead organic matter
  • 6. In the laboratory, turbidity can be measured with a ..............
A) Spectrophotometer
B) Turbidometer
C) Geiger muller counter
D) Speedometry
  • 7. Organisms referred to as causative agents and disease-inducing micro-organisms are......
A) Vectors
B) Pathogens
C) Antibodies
D) Antigens
  • 8. 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.
  • 9. 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 process of evolution through natural selection.
D) The interdependence of organisms within an ecosystem.
  • 10. Which of the following structural adaptations is characteristic of fish?
A) Gills for respiration
B) Wings for flight
C) Strong jaws for hunting.
D) Scales for protection
  • 11. 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.
  • 12. What measures can be taken to control soil pollution?
A) Encouraging deforestation for urban development.
B) Disposing of hazardous waste in landfills.
C) Increasing the use of chemical fertilizers.
D) Implementing sustainable farming practices.
  • 13. How do unicellular organisms and invertebrates reproduce?
A) They do not reproduce.
B) Through both sexual and asexual reproduction.
C) Through asexual reproduction only.
D) Through sexual reproduction only.
  • 14. Which type of reproduction occurs in amoeba?
A) Asexual reproduction
B) Sexual reproduction.
C) Multiple fission.
D) Binary fission
  • 15. Which of the following are examples of renewable resources that need to be conserved?
A) Landfills and waste dumps.
B) Fossil fuels and minerals
C) Water and air.
D) Plastic and synthetic materials.
  • 16. 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 using resources efficiently and promoting sustainable practices.
D) By ignoring the impact of human activities on the environment.
  • 17. What is a structural adaptation seen in tadpoles?
A) Legs for hopping on land.
B) Webbed feet for swimming
C) Gills for respiration
D) Lungs for breathing in water
  • 18. One of the following is used for collecting tiny organisms that live in thw soil water.
A) Pooter
B) Hydrophotometer
C) Secchi disc
D) Baermann funnel
  • 19. ............ Is used to measure pressure.
A) Colorimeter
B) Barometer
C) Hygrometer
D) Photometer
  • 20. 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
D) Pyramid of number
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