POST UTME BABCOCK UNIVERSITY 2024 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
A population of 100,000 people is growing at a rate of 2% per annum. Calculate the population after 5 years.
A. 120,000
B. 110,000
C. 130,000
D. 140,000
Question 2
A river's gradient is measured as 1:100. What is the approximate angle of the river's slope?
A.
B.
C. 10°
D. 15°
Question 3
The population growth rate of a city is 3.5% per annum. If the current population is 1,000,000, what will be the population after 5 years?
A. 1,500,000
B. 1,000,000
C. 1,200,000
D. 1,050,000
Question 4
The Earth's rotation causes the Coriolis effect, which in turn influences the trade winds. What is the approximate speed of the trade winds in the tropics?
A. 5-10 km/h
B. 10-20 km/h
C. 20-30 km/h
D. 30-40 km/h
Question 5
A river's erosive power is influenced by its discharge, velocity, and sediment load. Which of the following factors has the greatest impact on a river's erosive power?
A. Discharge
B. Velocity
C. Sediment load
D. Channel slope
Question 6
The concept of 'Environmental Justice' emphasizes the need for equitable distribution of environmental benefits and burdens. Which of the following is a key principle of Environmental Justice?
A. The polluter pays principle
B. The precautionary principle
C. The principle of intergenerational justice
D. The principle of environmental equity
Question 7
The process of soil formation involves the interaction of several factors, including climate, topography, and vegetation. Which of the following is NOT a primary factor in soil formation?
A. Climate
B. Topography
C. Vegetation
D. Geology
Question 8
A firm's production function is given by Q = 2L^0.5K^0.5. If the firm's labor and capital inputs are increased by 20% and 15% respectively, what is the new level of output?
A. 1.2Q
B. 1.25Q
C. 1.5Q
D. 2Q
Question 9
Soil erosion is a major environmental issue in Nigeria. Which of the following factors contributes to soil erosion?
A. Deforestation
B. Overgrazing
C. Urbanization
D. All of the above
Question 10
A farmer in the Niger Delta region is considering the use of a new irrigation system. The system has a water requirement of 1000 m³/day. If the water table is at a depth of 10 m, what is the minimum area of the land that can be irrigated?
A. 10 ha
B. 20 ha
C. 5 ha
D. 15 ha
Question 11
A river has a discharge of 100 m³/s and a slope of 0.01. If the river is 100 km long, what is the total energy of the river?
A. 1000 J
B. 10000 J
C. 100000 J
D. 1000000 J
Question 12
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following is a characteristic of the river valley?
A. A steep slope
B. A flat bottom
C. A narrow width
D. A winding course
Question 13
The concept of 'Population Pyramid' is used to represent the age structure of a population. Which of the following is a characteristic of a population pyramid?
A. A wide base and narrow top
B. A narrow base and wide top
C. A symmetrical shape
D. An asymmetrical shape
Question 14
The Earth's climate system is influenced by various factors, including volcanic eruptions. Which of the following is a consequence of a large volcanic eruption on the Earth's climate?
A. Global cooling
B. Global warming
C. Increased atmospheric pressure
D. Decreased atmospheric pressure
Question 15
A country's GDP is given by the equation Y = C + I + G + (X - M). If the country's consumption, investment, government spending, exports, and imports are 100, 50, 20, 80, and 60 respectively, what is the country's GDP?
A. 190
B. 200
C. 210
D. 220

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