WAEC Biology 2020 Question 36

Question 36

Animal Kingdom

Use the list of insects below: I- Cotton stainer II- Honeybee III- Termite IV- Weevil. The insects whose activities are both beneficial and harmful to humans are

  1. A.I and II.
  2. B.II and III.
  3. C.II and IV.
  4. D.III and IV.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (II and III.)

Explanation

Honeybees give honey and pollinate crops but can sting. Termites recycle dead plant matter and aerate soil but damage wood and crops.