Correct Answer: A. Ameliorate

Correct Answer: A. Amniotic fluid

Explanation

(a) (i) Drought is a state of prolonged and abnormal moisture deficiency and a general state of dryness

(ii) Any two areas affected by drought;

— it helps in pollination

— it aids sailing of ships and aviation

— Sahelian religion e.g. Senegambia, Mali, Soutern Mauritania, Bukina Faso, N. Ghana, N. Nigeria S. Niger Republic

— Desert areas: Namib desert, Californian desert region, Sahara desert

(b) Effects of drought;

— makes land to lose its biological and economic value

— reduction in agricultural productivity

— leads to famine and death of livestock and human beings

— creates a refugee problem

— conflicts between farmers and pastoralists

(c) Ways in which drought can be reduced;

— planting of drought resistant trees and crops planting of legumes and grasses

— provision of artificial water/ irrigation

— artificial stimulation or cloud seeding

— discouraging people from the use of firewood

— creation of green belt

— improved methods of farming

—controlled grazing

— environmental education/public enlightenment

— legislation against cutting of trees and bush burning.

Correct Answer: B. Carolus Linneus

Explanation

Carolus Linnaeus is the father of taxonomy, which is the system of classifying and naming organisms. One of his contributions was the development of a hierarchical system of classification of nature. Today, this system includes eight taxa: domain, kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, and species.

Correct Answer: D. popular consultation

Correct Answer: A. spreads fear and horror

Correct Answer: B. Cultural similarities

Correct Answer: D. universal suffrage

Correct Answer: C) xylem

Explanation

The question is asking which tissue is composed of tracheids, vessels, fibers, and parenchyma. The options are Phloem, sclerenchyma, xylem, and ground tissue. To answer the question, we need to identify the tissue that contains tracheids, vessels, fibers, and parenchyma. This tissue is the xylem, which is responsible for transporting water and minerals from the roots to the leaves in plants. Tracheids and vessels are specialized cells within the xylem that are responsible for water transport. Fibers are also present in the xylem and provide structural support to the plant. Parenchyma cells are also found in the xylem and function in storage and metabolism. It is important to note that the other options, Phloem, sclerenchyma, and ground tissue, do not contain tracheids, vessels, fibers, and parenchyma as a characteristic feature. Phloem is responsible for transporting food from the leaves to other parts of the plant. Sclerenchyma provides support to the plant and has thick, lignified cell walls. Ground tissue is the general plant tissue that makes up the majority of the plant body. In summary, the tissue that is composed of tracheids, vessels, fibers, and parenchyma is the xylem, which is responsible for water and mineral transport in plants.

Correct Answer: C. review and appraisal of operational results