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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) Fungi causing athlete's foot
C) Bacteria causing pneumonia
D) Virus causing the flu
  • 2. Which of the following is NOT a mode of transmission for diseases caused by microorganisms?
A) Genetic inheritance
B) Airborne
C) Waterborne
D) Vector-borne
  • 3. HIV stands for:
A) Human Immunodeficiency Virus
B) Human Influenza Virus
C) Highly Infectious Virus
D) Human Intestinal Virus
  • 4. Which of the following is a symptom of HIV?
A) Fatigue
B) Persistent cough
C) All of the above
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) UNICEF (United Nations Children's Fund)
B) Red Cross Society
C) NMA (National Medical Association)
D) WHO (World Health Organization)
  • 7. Autotrophs are organisms that:
A) Break down dead organic matter
B) None of the above
C) Depend on other organisms for food
D) Produce their own food
  • 8. Heterotrophs obtain their food by:
A) Decomposing organic matter
B) Chemosynthesis
C) Photosynthesis
D) Consuming other organisms
  • 9. Which of the following is an example of a vector?
A) Bacteria causing food poisoning
B) Fungi causing athlete's foot
C) Virus causing the common cold
D) Mosquito transmitting malaria
  • 10. Which of the following is NOT a way to control vectors?
A) Vaccination
B) Use of insecticides
C) Use of bed nets
D) Elimination of breeding sites
  • 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) Providing humanitarian aid during disasters
D) Promoting health education
  • 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) 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) Antigens
C) Antibodies
D) Vectors
  • 15. Animal diseases caused by protozoa are the following except ......
A) Gummosis
B) Trypanosomiasis
C) Coccidiosis
D) Trichomoniasis
  • 16. The type of nutrition where organisms feed on dead and decaying organic materials is called -----
A) Saprophytic nutrition
B) Parasitic nutrition
C) Holozoic nutrition
D) Holophytic nutrition
  • 17. Which of the following best defines the conservation of natural resources?
A) The preservation and sustainable use of natural resources.
B) The extraction and exploitation of non-renewable resources.
C) The disposal of waste materials in the environment.
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) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
C) International Space Agency (ISA).
D) World Health Organization (WHO)
  • 19. What are some problems associated with conservation?
A) Excessive funding and resources allocated to conservation efforts
B) Extinction of species due to overprotection
C) Lack of public awareness and participation
D) Increased pollution levels in protected areas.
  • 20. What are the benefits of conservation?
A) Decreased biodiversity and ecosystem stability.
B) Increased pollution and habitat destruction.
C) Sustainable use of resources and preservation of natural habitats.
D) Accelerated climate change and global warming.
  • 21. In ecology, what does "tolerance" refer to?
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A) The capacity of organisms to adapt to environmental stressors.
B) The ability of organisms to withstand extreme temperatures
C) The acceptance of diverse cultural practices within a community
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 can survive but not thrive.
B) The range of temperatures where organisms cannot survive.
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) 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.
B) The range of latitudes where a species can be found.
C) The number of species present in a given geographic location.
D) The total land area covered by a particular organism or species.
  • 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 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) Scales for protection
B) Wings for flight
C) Strong jaws for hunting.
D) Gills for respiration
  • 27. Which structural adaptation is typical of toads?
A) Poison glands for defense.
B) Suction cup-like toes for climbing
C) Shells for protection
D) Long tongues for catching prey.
  • 28. What is a structural adaptation observed in lizards?
A) Wings for flying.
B) Camouflage for blending with the surroundings.
C) Pouches for carrying offspring.
D) Large ears for enhanced hearing.
  • 29. Which of the following structural adaptations is seen in prawns?
A) Feathers for insulation
B) Compound eyes for a wide field of vision.
C) Poisonous stingers for defense.
D) Suction cups for attaching to surfaces.
  • 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: Oil spills; Causes: Industrial waste; Effects: Water contamination.
C) Sources: Pesticides and herbicides; Causes: Deforestation; Effects: Soil erosion.
D) Sources: Industrial emissions; Causes: Burning fossil fuels; Effects: Respiratory illnesses.
  • 31. How can water pollution be controlled?
A) By using plastic extensively for packaging.
B) By reducing carbon dioxide emissions.
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) Encouraging deforestation for urban development.
B) Disposing of hazardous waste in landfills.
C) Implementing sustainable farming practices.
D) Increasing the use of chemical fertilizers.
  • 33. How do unicellular organisms and invertebrates reproduce?
A) Through sexual reproduction only.
B) Through asexual reproduction only.
C) Through both sexual and asexual reproduction.
D) They do not reproduce.
  • 34. Which type of reproduction occurs in amoeba?
A) Asexual reproduction
B) Multiple fission.
C) Binary fission
D) Sexual reproduction.
  • 35. How does Paramecium reproduce?
A) Through sexual reproduction
B) Through binary fission
C) Through multiple fission
D) Through asexual reproduction.
  • 36. Which type of reproduction is observed in earthworms?
A) Asexual reproduction
B) Multiple fission.
C) Sexual reproduction.
D) Binary fission
  • 37. Which of the following are examples of renewable resources that need to be conserved?
A) Fossil fuels and minerals
B) Water and air.
C) Plastic and synthetic materials.
D) Landfills and waste dumps.
  • 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) Binary fission
B) Internal fertilization
C) External fertilization
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) Osteoporosis
B) Pneumonia
C) Cirrhosis
D) Malaria
  • 43. One of the following is not a factor that affects population.
A) Heat
B) Adaptation
C) Water
D) Competition
  • 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) Secchi disc
C) Baermann funnel
D) Hydrophotometer
  • 46. ............ Is used to measure pressure.
A) Barometer
B) Photometer
C) Colorimeter
D) Hygrometer
  • 47. The feeding level in a food chain or food web is known as --------.
A) Pyramid of number
B) Trophic level
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) Pyramid
D) Dome
  • 49. Energy flow is ------------.
A) Undirectional
B) Rotational
C) Cyclic
D) Directional
  • 50. In the pyramid of energy, the producers at the first trophic level contain --------- of the energy.
A) Most
B) Least
C) Best
D) Less
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