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WAEC Biology 2012 Objective — Question 48

Question 48 of 60 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Biology 2012 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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Which of the following factors is likely to increase the incidence of cholera?

  • A. Access to clean water
  • B. Buildup of waste products, predation and parasitism as density-dependent factors while unfavourable climate is notCorrect
  • C. Effective sanitation
  • D. Vaccination programmes

Explanation

Buildup of waste products, predation and parasitism are density-dependent factors while unfavourable climate is a density-independent factor — these buildups increase disease incidence including cholera.

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