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WAEC / WASSCE 2023
Number and Numeration
Solution
The truth set of \(8 + 2x - x^2\) = 0 is {p, q}. Evaluate p + q.
A
4
B
2
C
-6
D
-2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(8 + 2x - x^2 = 0\)
\(8 + 4x - 2x - x^2 = 0\)
4(2 + x) - x(2 + x) = 0
(4 - x)(2 + x) = 0
4 - x = 0 or 2 + x = 0
x = 4 or x =- 2
So, p = 4 and q = -2
∴ p + q = 2
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69149)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
Number and Numeration
Diagram
Solution
a. In the diagram above, P, Q, R, and S are points on the circle with centre K. KR is a bisector of angle ∠SRQ, ∠KSP = 41^\circ, and ∠SKR = 80^\circ. Find:
∠RQP;
b. Find ∠SPQ
Attached Figure / Diagram
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
a. Since K is the centre and KR and KS are radii, ∆SKR is isosceles.
∠SRK + ∠RSK + ∠SKR = 180^\circ (sum of angles in a triangle is 180o)
⇒ ∠SRK + ∠RSK + 80^\circ = 180^\circ
⇒ ∠SRK + ∠RSK = 180^\circ - 80^\circ = 100^\circ
Since ∠SRK = ∠RSK (base angles of an isosceles triangle are equal)
∠SRK = ∠RSK = \(\frac{100^0}{2} = 50^0\)
∠RSP = 50^\circ + 41^\circ = 91^\circ
∴ ∠ RQP = 180^\circ - 91^\circ = 89^\circ (opp. angles of a cyclic. quad. are supplementary)
b. Since KR is a bisector of angle ∠SRQ:
∠SRK = ∠KRQ = 50^\circ
∠SRQ = 50^\circ + 50^\circ = 100^\circ
∴ ∠SPQ = 180^\circ - 100^\circ = 80^\circ (opp. angles of a cyclic. quad. are supplementary)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69278)
Biology
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
Science of Living Things
Solution
Organisms that feed on dead, decaying tissues of other organisms are known as
A
saprophytes
B
autotrophs
C
parasites
D
heterotrophs
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Biological Concept & Syllabus Guide
Organisms that feed on dead, decaying tissues of other organisms are known as "saprophytes." Saprophytes, also known as saprotrophs or decomposers, are organisms that obtain their nutrition by feeding on dead, decaying organic matter (detritus) from other organisms.
Source: Official Exam / Past Question Archive
Biology
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
Science of Living Things
Solution
The type of nutrition in which organisms take solid organic materials into their body is
A
parasitic
B
holozoic
C
saprophytic
D
symbiotic
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Biological Concept & Syllabus Guide
Holozoic nutrition is a type of nutrition in which organisms consume solid organic materials. This is the type of nutrition seen in most animals, where food is ingested and then broken down through digestion. This is different from symbiotic (where two organisms live together and benefit from each other), saprophytic (where organisms feed on dead and decaying matter), and parasitic (where one organism benefits at the expense of another) nutrition.
Source: Official Exam / Past Question Archive
Biology
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
Science of Living Things
Solution
The ability of organisms to maintain a constant internal environment is known as
A
diuresis
B
plasmolysis
C
endosmosis
D
homeostasis
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Biological Concept & Syllabus Guide
The ability of organisms to maintain a constant internal environment is known as "homeostasis." Homeostasis is a fundamental biological concept that refers to the ability of living organisms to maintain a stable and relatively constant internal environment despite changes in the external environment.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #68610)
Biology
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
Science of Living Things
Solution
Which of the following activities is against the conservation of natural resources?
A
Contour ploughing
B
establishment of game reserves
C
deforestation
D
afforestation
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Biological Concept & Syllabus Guide
Deforestation: Deforestation is the opposite of afforestation. It involves the clearing or removal of forests or trees from an area. Deforestation leads to the loss of valuable natural resources like timber, biodiversity, soil fertility, and water regulation. It disrupts ecosystems, accelerates soil erosion, and releases stored carbon dioxide, contributing to climate change. Deforestation is detrimental to the conservation of natural resources and has serious environmental consequences.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #68615)
Biology
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
Science of Living Things
Solution
The food substance that would produce the highest amount of energy is
A
protein
B
amino acid
C
fat
D
glucose
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Biological Concept & Syllabus Guide
The food substance that would produce the highest amount of energy is fat.
Fat is the most energy-dense macronutrient, providing 9 calories per gram. On the other hand, both carbohydrates (including glucose) and proteins provide 4 calories per gram. While amino acids are the building blocks of proteins, they are not a direct source of energy like fat and carbohydrates.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #68617)
Biology
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
Science of Living Things
Diagram
The diagrams above are illustrations of forms in which a particular group of organisms exist. Study them and answer the question.
Which group of organisms is illustrated?
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
protozoa
B
viruses
C
fungi
D
bacteria
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Biological Concept & Syllabus Guide
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option D.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #68620)
Biology
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
Science of Living Things
Diagram
Solution
The diagrams above are illustrations of forms in which a particular group of organisms exist. Study them and answer the question.
in which of the illustrated forms does the organism that causes cholera exist?
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
III
B
II
C
IV
D
V
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Biological Concept & Syllabus Guide
V.
Vibrio: These are comma-shaped bacteria. They are curved rods and are often found in aquatic environments. Vibrio cholerae is an example, responsible for causing cholera.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #68625)
Biology
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
Science of Living Things
Solution
Growth in animals differs from that in plants because growth in
A
plants is indefinite
B
plants is intercalary
C
animals is apical
D
plants is from within
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Biological Concept & Syllabus Guide
Growth in plants is indefinite: Unlike animals, which typically have a determinate growth, many plants exhibit indeterminate growth, especially in their early stages of life. Indeterminate growth means that plants can continue to grow throughout their lives, adding new tissues and expanding in size as long as favorable conditions are present.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #68629)
Biology
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
Science of Living Things
Solution
The structure that its action could result in choking when talking and eating at the same time is
A
oesophagus
B
epiglottis
C
pharynx
D
liver
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Biological Concept & Syllabus Guide
The structure that could result in choking when talking and eating at the same time is the epiglottis.
The epiglottis is a flap-like structure located at the base of the tongue, near the entrance of the windpipe (trachea). Its primary function is to prevent food and liquids from entering the trachea and lungs during swallowing. When you swallow, the epiglottis covers the opening of the trachea, directing food and liquids into the esophagus, which leads to the stomach. This prevents choking and aspiration of food into the respiratory system.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #68631)
Biology
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
Science of Living Things
Diagram
Solution
The diagram above is an illustration of a mango leaf drawn by a student in a Biology test. The student failed the test. Study it and answer the question.
The likely reason why the student failed the test was that the
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
labels were wrong and the guidelines were not touching the structures
B
net venation shown were few, rough, not properly drawn and wrongly placed
C
leaf venation should have been parallel and the midrib should be thicker
D
leaf was too tapered at the apex, the leaf stalk was too short and the shape of leaf was wrong.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Biological Concept & Syllabus Guide
The likely reason why the student failed the test was that the labels were wrong and the guidelines were not touching the structures
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #68634)
Biology
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
Science of Living Things
Diagram
Solution
The diagram below is an illustration of a mango leaf drawn by a student in a Biology test. The student failed the test. Study it and answer the question.
which features of the diagram would have earned the student more marks if shown
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
colour and size
B
spelling of label and length of midrib
C
habitat and agricultural qualities of leaf
D
title and margin
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Biological Concept & Syllabus Guide
The title and magnification
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #68637)
Biology
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
Science of Living Things
Solution
A group of organisms belonging to different species that coexist in the same habitat and interact is referred to as
A
community
B
biosphere
C
niche
D
population
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Biological Concept & Syllabus Guide
A community in ecology refers to a group of different species that inhabit the same geographic area and interact with one another. These species share a common habitat and are interconnected through various ecological relationships. In a community, the interactions between different species can be complex and can include competition, predation, mutualism, commensalism, and parasitism.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #68641)
Biology
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
Science of Living Things
Solution
The mouthparts of a grasshopper are adapted for
A
sucking
B
chewing
C
grinding
D
absorption
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Biological Concept & Syllabus Guide
Grasshoppers are herbivorous insects that primarily feed on plant material. Their mouthparts are well adapted for chewing, allowing them to consume various parts of plants, such as leaves, stems, and flowers.The mouthparts of a grasshopper consist of several structures that work together during feeding:
Mandibles, Maxillae and Labium and Labrum
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #68643)