FERNCOURT HIGH SCHOOL

June 2022
BIOLOGY
EXAMINATION
Grade 10 FER
Time:  2 Hours

Name: _____________________
Class: ______________________
Teacher: ____________________
Date:_______________________

Instruction: This paper consist of TWO (2) sections.

Section A consist of TWENTY (20) multiple choice Questions
and
Section B consist of THREE (3) extended writing questions.
Answer ALL Questions.
DO NOT TURN THIS PAGE UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO

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 SECTION A
Instruction: This section consist of TWENTY (20) multiple choice questions. Answer ALL
questions.

1. Which of the following features is used to classify group of organisms as class insecta?

a. Size
b. Change
c. Colour
d. Number of segments

2. 2. Eleanor collected 13 snails in a 25 cm x25 cm quadrant. What is the density of the snail
population in a 1m2 area?
a. 13 m2
b. 52 m2
c. 208 m2
d. 832 m2

3. Living organisms such as plants are affected by abiotic factors which determine where they
become established. Which of the following options describes some of these determining
factors?
a. Sunlight availability, soil pH, minerals
b. Parasitism, commensalism, mutualism
c. Sediment size, shape and colour
d. Deforestation, slash and burn, shifting cultivation

4. Trophic Level 1 is represented by

a. Zooplankton
b. Phytoplankton
c. Small fish and crustaceans
d. Marine mammals and people
5. The organism shown above is a
Item 5 refers to the following diagram of a mushroom.

a. Producer
b. Consumer
c. Detritivores
d. Decomposer

6. The type of relationship between leguminous plant roots and nitrogen-fixing bacteria.
a. Parasitism
b. Commensalism
c. Mutualism
d. Synergism

7. The relationship between which of the following organisms provides and example of
mutualism?
a. Man and mosquito
b. Hen and chick
c. Dog and flea
d. Cattle and egret

8. The omnivores are

Item 8 refers to the following diagram.

a. Dogs
b. Egrets
c. Slugs
d. Hawks

9. A plant which has reduced leaves with no chlorophyll, lacks a proper root system, and flowers
Abundantly, is MOST likely to be found
a. In a habitat where water is scarce
b. Living parasitically on another plant
c. Growing in an area where there are few insects
d. Existing as a commensal with other green plants.
10. Which of the following options correctly identifies a niche and a habitat?

a. A
b. B
c. C
d. D

11. Which of the following organisms are the MOST important in biodegradation?
a. Bacteria
b. Vultures
c. Omnivores
d. Earthworms

12. Replanting trees on a bare hillside is an example of

a. Conservation and afforestation
b. Preservation and conservation
c. Restoration and preservation
d. Reforestation and restoration

13. The intense yellowing of leaves is MOST likely due to a deficiency of

a. Iron
b. Calcium
c. Magnesium
d. Phosphorus

14. Only about 10% of the energy stored in food is available to the next organism in a food chain
because
a. Most of the energy is lost as heat during the process of respiration.
b. Most of the energy is lost as heat during the process of excretion.
c. There are fewer consumers than producers in a food chain.
d. Many consumers compete for the same food source.

15. Which of the following is the MAIN advantage of recycling?

a. Recycled products are cheaper
b. Recycled products are more durable.
c. Recycling saves on raw materials.
d. Recycling creates jobs.

16. Which of the following statements BEST outline why coral reefs in the Caribbean are at risk?
a. There has been overfishing of invasive species.
b. The Caribbean is a popular tourist destination.
c. There have been many hurricanes in the Caribbean.
d. There has been a decrease in the volume of sewage flowing into the reefs.
17. Which of the following is a function of hydrochloric acid in the stomach?
a. Emulsifying fat
b. Breaking down starch
c. Hydrolyzing complex sugars
d. Providing a medium for pepsin

18. A group of fish, snails, watergrass and tadpoles living in a freshwater pond may be described as
a
a. Niche
b. Habitat
c. Community
d. Population

19. The mark, release, capture technique would MOST likely be used to determine
a. Lichens on a tree trunk
b. Watergrass on a football field
c. The population of plankton in a pond
d. The population of snails in a vegetable plot

20. Which of the following is an ecological implication of genetic engineering?

a. Loss of biodiversity
b. Humans ‘playing God’
c. Higher prices for organic foods
d. Reduced of allergic reactions
 SECTION B
Instruction: This section consist of THREE (3) extended writing questions. Answer ALL
questions.
2. Classification of living organisms
Figure 2 represents the Whittaker Five-Kingdom Classification of living organisms.

(i) Complete the flowchart by writing the correct answers for I, IV, III, IV, V. (5 marks)

Each kingdom is further subdivided into taxa with the lowest rank being the level of species.

(ii) Define the term species. (1 mark)

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Table 1 shows data obtained from a tree study done by ecology students.
Table 1 shows data obtained from a tree study done by ecology students.

(iii) Select from Table 1, ONE organisms which belongs to each of the following taxonomic group:

(4 marks)

(i) Arthropod

(ii) Reptile

(iii) Bird

(iv) Amphibian.

3.

Total 40 Marks
END OF EXAMINATION
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