POST UTME BABCOCK UNIVERSITY 2025 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The Benue Trough in Nigeria is a rift valley. What is the primary reason for its formation?
A. The movement of the African plate
B. The collision of the African and Eurasian plates
C. The rifting of the African continent
D. The subsidence of the Benue Trough
Question 2
The Niger River is the primary source of water for the people of Nigeria. What is the primary reason for its importance?
A. Its length and discharge
B. Its navigability and transportation
C. Its agricultural and industrial uses
D. Its role in the country's economy
Question 3
A diagram of the Earth's water cycle is shown below. What is the primary mechanism by which water is transferred from the oceans to the atmosphere?
A. Evaporation
B. Condensation
C. Precipitation
D. Runoff
Question 4
Analyze the impact of the Sahel region's desertification on the livelihoods of pastoralist communities in Nigeria.
A. Increased access to arable land
B. Reduced availability of grazing land
C. Improved water harvesting techniques
D. Enhanced market access for livestock products
Question 5
Explain the concept of the 'water cycle' and its significance in the Earth's hydrological system.
A. The process by which water moves from the atmosphere to the land
B. The movement of water from the land to the atmosphere
C. The continuous movement of water between the atmosphere, land, and oceans
D. The formation of clouds through the condensation of water vapor
Question 6
The diagram below shows a map of the Niger Delta region. Which of the following is NOT a major economic activity in the region?
A. Refining
B. Exporting
C. Tourism
D. Agriculture
Question 7
A company produces 1000 units of a product per day. The cost of production is ₦500 per unit. What is the total cost of production for 5 days?
A. ₦250,000
B. ₦250,000.00
C. ₦250,000.00
D. ₦250,000.00
Question 8
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. What is the name of the landform that is formed when the river flows over a hard, resistant rock layer?
A. Waterfall
B. Canyon
C. Gorge
D. Escarpment
Question 9
The Jos Plateau in Nigeria is a region of volcanic origin. What is the primary evidence for this origin?
A. The presence of volcanic rocks
B. The existence of fault lines
C. The presence of hot springs
D. The occurrence of earthquakes
Question 10
The equation below represents the relationship between the amount of fertilizer applied to a crop and the yield. What is the value of k?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
Question 11
The diagram below shows a graph of the Earth's population growth over time. What is the primary reason for the rapid growth in population?
A. Improved healthcare
B. Increased food production
C. Reduced mortality rates
D. Increased fertility rates
Question 12
The diagram below shows the cross-section of a delta. What is the name of the landform labeled 'B'?
A. Mouth
B. Bar
C. Cuspate Foreland
D. Tombolo
Question 13
The diagram below shows a map of the Earth's magnetic field. What is the primary reason for the formation of this magnetic field?
A. Tectonic activity
B. Volcanic activity
C. Earth's core
D. Solar wind
Question 14
The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is characterized by a complex network of distributaries and distributaries. What is the primary reason for this complex network?
A. The Niger River's high sediment load
B. The region's low elevation
C. The presence of numerous distributaries
D. The influence of the Atlantic Ocean's tides
Question 15
The process of soil formation through the weathering of rocks is an example of a long-term geological process that occurs over what time scale?
A. 10^3 years
B. 10^4 years
C. 10^5 years
D. 10^6 years

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