QUESTION 8 The number of cattle slaughtered every year for meat far exceeds the number of elephants slaughtered every year for their ivory. Despite this, cows can be found everywhere while elephants are on the verge of extinction in some countries. Which of the following best explains this difference? a. Animals slaughtered for their meat are generally better conserved by humans than animals slaughtered for nonfood uses. b. Cows can be privately owned while in many countries elephants can not. c. People tend to protest more every year to prevent cow extinction than they do for elephant extinction. d. The demand for ivory far exceeds the demand for beef.

An unknown microbial specimen measures 18 millimetres under a total magnification of 400 x , when examined under the microscope. What is the actual size of the unknown specimen? \( \begin{array}{ll}\text { (A) } 45 \text { micrometres. Total magnification }=400 x \\ \text { (B) } 4.5 \text { micrometres. } \quad \frac{18}{400 x}=0.045 \mathrm{~mm} \\ \text { (C) } 0.45 \text { micrometres. } \\ \text { (D) } 0.045 \text { micrometres. } & \text { micrometers }=0.045 \times 1000=45 \text { micrometers }\end{array} \)

Choose the most suitable answer. IMark Which of the following statements about bacteria are true? W Bacteria is an example of a microorganism. X Bacteria may be useful or harmful to man. Y Bacteria can be found everywhere around us. Z Bacteria can be seen with the microscope.

1.1.6 The main purpose of an engine's air filter is that it ... A controls the engine's air intake volume B reduces the engine's air intake noise. C prevents air from entering combustion chamber D prevents dust and other foreign matter from entering the engine

Can a star-nosed mole be tamed as a house pet?

Choose the most suitable answer. IMark Mushrooms and mould belong to the group of living things called fungi. How are they similar? P They cannot make their own food. Q They reproduce from spores. R They can only be seen with a microscope.