POST UTME BABCOCK UNIVERSITY 2018 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
A population of 1000 individuals is growing at a rate of 10% per year. Calculate the population after 5 years, assuming exponential growth.
A. 1638
B. 1738
C. 1838
D. 1938
Question 2
The process by which soil is formed from the weathering of rocks is known as:
A. Erosion
B. Deposition
C. Weathering
D. Soil formation
Question 3
What is the name of the largest river in Nigeria?
A. Niger River
B. Benue River
C. Kaduna River
D. Osun River
Question 4
What is the term used to describe the process by which rocks are broken down into smaller fragments?
A. Weathering
B. Erosion
C. Deposition
D. Plate tectonics
Question 5
The Jos Plateau in Nigeria is an example of a _______________ landform, characterized by a series of hills and valleys.
A. Volcanic
B. Erosional
C. Tectonic
D. Glacial
Question 6
The climate zone that receives high levels of rainfall throughout the year is known as the:
A. Tropical rainforest
B. Desert
C. Temperate grassland
D. Temperate deciduous forest
Question 7
A map shows the distribution of rainfall in Nigeria. Which of the following regions receives the highest amount of rainfall?
A. The Niger Delta
B. The Adamawa Plateau
C. The Jos Plateau
D. The Benue Valley
Question 8
The following diagram shows the relationship between population growth rate and per capita income. Which of the following is a correct interpretation of the diagram?
A. As population growth rate increases, per capita income also increases.
B. As population growth rate increases, per capita income decreases.
C. There is no relationship between population growth rate and per capita income.
D. The relationship between population growth rate and per capita income is non-linear.
Question 9
A city's population growth rate is influenced by its age structure. If a city has a population pyramid that is roughly triangular in shape, what can be inferred about its population growth rate?
A. The population is likely to decline in the near future.
B. The population is likely to grow rapidly in the near future.
C. The population is likely to remain stable in the near future.
D. The population growth rate is difficult to determine from the population pyramid.
Question 10
The following diagram shows the structure of a plant cell. Which of the following is a function of the mitochondria?
A. Photosynthesis
B. Respiration
C. Transpiration
D. Osmosis
Question 11
What is the process by which soil is formed through the weathering of rocks?
A. Erosion
B. Deposition
C. Weathering
D. Soil formation
Question 12
The following equation represents the relationship between temperature and precipitation in a region. What is the value of y when x = 20?
A. 100
B. 200
C. 300
D. 400
Question 13
A city's climate is characterized by high temperatures and low humidity throughout the year. What type of climate is this city likely to have?
A. Tropical savanna climate
B. Desert climate
C. Tropical monsoon climate
D. Temperate climate
Question 14
In a study of population growth in Nigeria, a researcher observed that the population of a particular city increased by 25% in the first year, and then decreased by 15% in the second year. If the initial population was 100,000, what is the population after two years?
A. 115,000
B. 90,000
C. 105,000
D. 80,000
Question 15
Determine the rate of soil erosion in a given area, given that the soil loss is 0.5 kg/m²/year and the area is 1000 m². Assume a linear relationship between soil loss and time.
A. 0.5 kg/m²/year
B. 1.0 kg/m²/year
C. 1.5 kg/m²/year
D. 2.0 kg/m²/year

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