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1.   State two ways in which schistosoma species is adapted to parasitic mode of life. (Answered)
State two ways in which schistosoma species is adapted to parasitic mode of life. .
Posted On:Tue 8, March 2022 13:08:36 pm
2.   Name a method that could be used to estimate the population size of the following organisms: (i) Fish in a pond. (ii) Black jack in a garden. (Answered)
Name a method that could be used to estimate the population size of the following organisms: (i) Fish in a pond. (ii) Black jack in a garden. .
Posted On:Tue 8, March 2022 13:05:58 pm
3.   Give three reasons for loss of energy from one trophic level to another in the food chain. (Answered)
Give three reasons for loss of energy from one trophic level to another in the food chain. .
Posted On:Tue 8, March 2022 13:03:17 pm
4.   Distinguish between pyramid of numbers and pyramid of biomass. (Answered)
Distinguish between pyramid of numbers and pyramid of biomass. .
Posted On:Tue 8, March 2022 13:01:00 pm
5.   What is the importance of the following in an ecosystem? (a) Decomposers (b) Predation. (Answered)
What is the importance of the following in an ecosystem? (a) Decomposers (b) Predation. .
Posted On:Tue 8, March 2022 12:57:52 pm
6.   Name the organism that causes amoebic dysentery. (Answered)
Name the organism that causes amoebic dysentery. .
Posted On:Tue 8, March 2022 12:55:07 pm
7.   Explain how abiotic factors affect plants. (Answered)
Explain how abiotic factors affect plants. .
Posted On:Tue 8, March 2022 12:52:20 pm
8.   How is aerenchyma tissue adapted to its function? (Answered)
How is aerenchyma tissue adapted to its function? .
Posted On:Tue 8, March 2022 12:46:28 pm
9.   What is meant by Synecology? (Answered)
What is meant by Synecology? .
Posted On:Tue 8, March 2022 12:45:15 pm
10.   (a) What is meant by Autecology? (Answered)
(a) What is meant by Autecology? .
Posted On:Tue 8, March 2022 12:43:19 pm
11.   Name the causative agent of typhoid. (Answered)
Name the causative agent of typhoid. .
Posted On:Tue 8, March 2022 12:40:39 pm
12.   How are leaves of submerged plants adapted for photosynthesis? (Answered)
How are leaves of submerged plants adapted for photosynthesis? .
Posted On:Tue 8, March 2022 12:39:18 pm
13.   Ascaris lumbricoides is an example for an endoparasite. (a) The name Ascaris refers to? (b) State the habitat of the organism. (c) State three ways in which the organism is adapted to living in its habitat. (Answered)
Ascaris lumbricoides is an example for an endoparasite. (a) The name Ascaris refers to? (b) State the habitat of the organism. (c) State three ways in which the organism is adapted to living in its habitat. .
Posted On:Tue 8, March 2022 12:37:10 pm
14.   Explain why the carrying capacity of wild beasts is higher than that for cattle in a given piece of land. (Answered)
Explain why the carrying capacity of wild beasts is higher than that for cattle in a given piece of land. .
Posted On:Tue 8, March 2022 12:32:34 pm
15.   (b) State the association of the bacteria named in (a) above with the leguminous plants. (Answered)
(b) State the association of the bacteria named in (a) above with the leguminous plants. .
Posted On:Tue 8, March 2022 12:30:35 pm
16.   The diagram below represents the nitrogen cycle. (a) State the process labeled: A and D (b) Name the compound represented by B. (c) Name the group of organisms labeled C. (d) (i) Name the group of plants which promote process A. (ii) State the part of the plant where process A takes place. (e) How would excess pesticides in the soil interfere with process A? (Answered)
The diagram below represents the nitrogen cycle. (a) State the process labeled: A and D (b) Name the compound represented by B. (c) Name the group of organisms labeled C. (d) (i) Name the group of plants which promote process A. (ii) State the part of the plant where process A takes place. (e) How would excess pesticides in the soil interfere with process A? .
Posted On:Tue 8, March 2022 12:22:47 pm
17.   Why are green plants referred to as primary producers in an ecosystem? (Answered)
Why are green plants referred to as primary producers in an ecosystem? .
Posted On:Tue 8, March 2022 12:07:18 pm
18.   Explain how leaves of mesophytes are suited to their functions. (Answered)
Explain how leaves of mesophytes are suited to their functions. .
Posted On:Tue 8, March 2022 12:05:49 pm
19.   What is the importance of a national park to a nation? (Answered)
What is the importance of a national park to a nation? .
Posted On:Tue 8, March 2022 12:01:14 pm
20.   State four human activities that affect population of animals in game parks. (Answered)
State four human activities that affect population of animals in game parks. .
Posted On:Tue 8, March 2022 12:00:03 pm
21.   Explain how birds of prey are adapted to obtaining their food. (Answered)
Explain how birds of prey are adapted to obtaining their food. .
Posted On:Tue 8, March 2022 11:57:10 am
22.   State two ways in which some fungi are beneficial to humans. (Answered)
State two ways in which some fungi are beneficial to humans. .
Posted On:Tue 8, March 2022 11:55:40 am
23.   Give a reason why two species in ecosystems cannot occupy the same niche. (Answered)
Give a reason why two species in ecosystems cannot occupy the same niche. .
Posted On:Tue 8, March 2022 11:53:32 am
24.   Explain how the various activities of man have caused pollution of air. (Answered)
Explain how the various activities of man have caused pollution of air. .
Posted On:Tue 8, March 2022 11:51:38 am
25.   (a) Distinguish between a community and population. (Answered)
(a) Distinguish between a community and population. .
Posted On:Tue 8, March 2022 11:43:18 am
26.   Suggest three reasons why green plants are included in a fish aquarium. (Answered)
Suggest three reasons why green plants are included in a fish aquarium. .
Posted On:Tue 8, March 2022 11:41:16 am
27.   The herbivorous mammalian species were introduced into an ecosystem at the same time and in equal numbers. The graph below represents their populations during the first seven years. Study the graph and answer the questions that follow. (a) (i) Which species has a better competitive ability? (ii) Give reason for your answer. (b) Account for the shape of the curve of species A between: (i) One year (Answered)
The herbivorous mammalian species were introduced into an ecosystem at the same time and in equal numbers. The graph below represents their populations during the first seven years. Study the graph and answer the questions that follow. (a) (i) Which species has a better competitive ability? (ii) Give reason for your answer. (b) Account for the shape of the curve of species A between: (i) One year .
Posted On:Tue 8, March 2022 11:39:47 am
28.   State two ways by which the human immuno deficiency virus (H.I.V) is transmitted through sexual intercourse? (Answered)
State two ways by which the human immuno deficiency virus (H.I.V) is transmitted through sexual intercourse? .
Posted On:Tue 8, March 2022 11:22:17 am
29.   Give two reasons why primary productivity in an aquatic ecosystem decreases with depth. (Answered)
Give two reasons why primary productivity in an aquatic ecosystem decreases with depth. .
Posted On:Tue 8, March 2022 11:19:27 am
30.   What is the relationship between leguminous plants and bacteria found in their root nodules? (Answered)
What is the relationship between leguminous plants and bacteria found in their root nodules? .
Posted On:Tue 8, March 2022 11:14:15 am
31.   Describe how the tapeworm is adapted to a parasitic mode of life. (Answered)
Describe how the tapeworm is adapted to a parasitic mode of life. .
Posted On:Tue 8, March 2022 11:12:47 am
32.    What is parasitism? (Answered)
What is parasitism? .
Posted On:Tue 8, March 2022 11:09:35 am
33.   The diagram below represents a simplified nitrogen cycle. (a) Name the organisms that cause process E and J (b) Name the process represented by F and H. (c) Name the group of organism represented by G. (Answered)
The diagram below represents a simplified nitrogen cycle. (a) Name the organisms that cause process E and J (b) Name the process represented by F and H. (c) Name the group of organism represented by G. .
Posted On:Tue 8, March 2022 11:06:49 am
34.   The diagram below represents a feeding relationship in an ecosystem. (a) Write down the food chains in which the guinea fowls are secondary consumers. (b) What would be the short term effects on the ecosystem if lions invaded the area? (c) Name the organism through which energy from the sun enters the food wed. (Answered)
The diagram below represents a feeding relationship in an ecosystem. (a) Write down the food chains in which the guinea fowls are secondary consumers. (b) What would be the short term effects on the ecosystem if lions invaded the area? (c) Name the organism through which energy from the sun enters the food wed. .
Posted On:Tue 8, March 2022 10:55:10 am
35.   Oil can be applied on the stagnant water to control the spread of malaria. (a) How does this practice control the spread of malaria. (b) Give a reason why this practice should be discouraged. (Answered)
Oil can be applied on the stagnant water to control the spread of malaria. (a) How does this practice control the spread of malaria. (b) Give a reason why this practice should be discouraged. .
Posted On:Tue 8, March 2022 10:43:09 am
36.   Describe how the quadrant method can be used to estimate the population of various species of plants in a given habitat. (Answered)
Describe how the quadrant method can be used to estimate the population of various species of plants in a given habitat. .
Posted On:Tue 8, March 2022 10:28:33 am
37.   The chart below shows a feeding relationship in a certain ecosystem. (a) Construct two food chains ending with a tertiary consumer in each case. (b) Which organism has the largest variety of predators in the food web? (c) Name secondary consumers in the food web. (Answered)
The chart below shows a feeding relationship in a certain ecosystem. (a) Construct two food chains ending with a tertiary consumer in each case. (b) Which organism has the largest variety of predators in the food web? (c) Name secondary consumers in the food web. .
Posted On:Tue 8, March 2022 10:23:42 am
38.   Figure 6 shows an athlete lifting weights while standing with the feet apart. Explain why standing with the feet apart improves the athlete’s stability. (Answered)
Figure 6 shows an athlete lifting weights while standing with the feet apart. Explain why standing with the feet apart improves the athlete’s stability. .
Posted On:Fri 4, February 2022 11:21:32 am
39.   State the principle of moments. (Answered)
State the principle of moments. .
Posted On:Fri 4, February 2022 11:08:32 am
40.   Giving a reason, name the state of equilibrium of the toy. (Answered)
Giving a reason, name the state of equilibrium of the toy. .
Posted On:Fri 4, February 2022 11:01:31 am
41.   Figure 3 shows a bimetallic strip with a wooden handle, suspended horizontally using a thin thread. The strip is heated at the point shown. Explain why the system tips to the right. (Answered)
Figure 3 shows a bimetallic strip with a wooden handle, suspended horizontally using a thin thread. The strip is heated at the point shown. Explain why the system tips to the right. .
Posted On:Fri 4, February 2022 10:48:35 am
42.   Figure 3 shows a rectangular block of wood with a hollow section (inside) at the position shown. The block is resting on a horizontal bench (i) State the effect on the stability of the block when the hollow section is filled with water. (ii) Explain your answer in (i) above. (Answered)
Figure 3 shows a rectangular block of wood with a hollow section (inside) at the position shown. The block is resting on a horizontal bench (i) State the effect on the stability of the block when the hollow section is filled with water. (ii) Explain your answer in (i) above. .
Posted On:Fri 4, February 2022 10:46:05 am
43.   Figure 3 shows two identical trolleys with loads A and B.the loads are identical in shape and size. Given that the density of A is greater than that of B, explain why the trolley in figure 3(ii) is more stable. (Answered)
Figure 3 shows two identical trolleys with loads A and B.the loads are identical in shape and size. Given that the density of A is greater than that of B, explain why the trolley in figure 3(ii) is more stable. .
Posted On:Fri 4, February 2022 10:43:10 am
44.   If the portion of the rock represented by the shaded part is chopped off, explain why the rock may topple to the right. (Answered)
If the portion of the rock represented by the shaded part is chopped off, explain why the rock may topple to the right. .
Posted On:Fri 21, January 2022 06:22:51 am
45.   Figure 3 shows two identical hollow spheres. Sphere A is completely filled with the liquid while B is partially filled with identical liquid. When the two spheres are rolled gently on a horizontal surface, it is observed that the sphere B stops earlier than the sphere A. Explain this observation. (Answered)
Figure 3 shows two identical hollow spheres. Sphere A is completely filled with the liquid while B is partially filled with identical liquid. When the two spheres are rolled gently on a horizontal surface, it is observed that the sphere B stops earlier than the sphere A. Explain this observation. .
Posted On:Fri 21, January 2022 06:19:58 am
46.   Figure 2 shows a beaker placed on a bench. A block of ice is placed in the beaker as shown. State and explain the change in the stability of the beaker when the ice melts. (Answered)
Figure 2 shows a beaker placed on a bench. A block of ice is placed in the beaker as shown. State and explain the change in the stability of the beaker when the ice melts. .
Posted On:Fri 21, January 2022 06:11:58 am
47.   State how the position of the centre of gravity of a body in stable equilibrium changes to that in the rest position when the body is slightly tilted and then released. (Answered)
State how the position of the centre of gravity of a body in stable equilibrium changes to that in the rest position when the body is slightly tilted and then released. .
Posted On:Fri 21, January 2022 06:06:46 am
48.   State two factors that should be controlled in manufacturing a cylindrical container of uniform thickness, which should normally be in a standing position. (Answered)
State two factors that should be controlled in manufacturing a cylindrical container of uniform thickness, which should normally be in a standing position. .
Posted On:Fri 21, January 2022 06:04:57 am
49.   What is meant by the centre of gravity of a body? (Answered)
What is meant by the centre of gravity of a body? .
Posted On:Fri 21, January 2022 06:00:57 am
50.   Figure 3 shows two metal rods A and B of equal length made of same material but different diameters. Wax is attached at one end of each rod. A source of heat is placed between the two metal rods. State with reason, what is observed on the wax. (Answered)
Figure 3 shows two metal rods A and B of equal length made of same material but different diameters. Wax is attached at one end of each rod. A source of heat is placed between the two metal rods. State with reason, what is observed on the wax. .
Posted On:Fri 21, January 2022 05:56:16 am
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