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POST UTME BABCOCK UNIVERSITY 2025 Geography | Objective

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Question 1

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

Correct C. Tourism

D. Agriculture

Correct Answer: C

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Question 2

The table below shows the population growth rate of a city over a period of 10 years. What is the average annual growth rate?

A. 2%

Correct B. 3%

C. 4%

D. 5%

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3

The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river. What is the name of the landform labeled 'A'?

Correct A. Delta

B. Estuary

C. Beach

D. Dune

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4

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

Correct B. 3

C. 4

D. 5

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5

The diagram below shows a map of the Niger Delta region. Which of the following is a major environmental issue in the region?

Correct A. Oil Spill

B. Deforestation

C. Pollution

D. Climate Change

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6

Analyze the impact of the Sahel region's desertification on the livelihoods of pastoralist communities in Nigeria.

A. Increased access to arable land

Correct B. Reduced availability of grazing land

C. Improved water harvesting techniques

D. Enhanced market access for livestock products

Correct Answer: B

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Question 7

Calculate the area of a rectangle with a length of 8cm and a width of 5cm, given that the rectangle's perimeter is 26cm.

Correct A. 40cm^2

B. 60cm^2

C. 80cm^2

D. 100cm^2

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8

Determine the type of vegetation found in the savannas of Nigeria, considering the region's climate and soil characteristics.

A. Tropical rainforest

Correct B. Savanna grassland

C. Mangrove swamp

D. Desert scrub

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9

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

Correct C. The continuous movement of water between the atmosphere, land, and oceans

D. The formation of clouds through the condensation of water vapor

Correct Answer: C

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Question 10

Calculate the volume of a cylinder with a radius of 4cm and a height of 10cm, given that the cylinder's surface area is 150cm^2.

Correct A. 100cm^3

B. 200cm^3

C. 300cm^3

D. 400cm^3

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11

The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is characterized by a complex network of rivers and creeks. What is the primary reason for this complex network?

A. Tectonic activity

Correct B. Erosion and sedimentation

C. Volcanic activity

D. Human activities

Correct Answer: B

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Question 12

A company is planning to establish a new factory in the Niger Delta region. What is the most appropriate location for the factory, considering the environmental impact?

A. Near a major river

B. Near a coastal area

C. In a densely populated area

Correct D. In a protected area

Correct Answer: D

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Question 13

The climate of Nigeria can be broadly classified into three main types: tropical, savanna, and desert. What is the primary characteristic of the tropical climate in Nigeria?

Correct A. High levels of rainfall throughout the year

B. Low levels of rainfall throughout the year

C. High levels of rainfall during the summer months

D. Low levels of rainfall during the winter months

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14

The Niger Delta region is rich in natural resources, including oil and gas. What is the primary environmental impact of oil and gas extraction in the region?

A. Water pollution

B. Soil pollution

C. Air pollution

Correct D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

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Question 15

A map of Nigeria shows a region with a high concentration of population. What is the primary reason for this high concentration of population?

A. Access to natural resources

B. Availability of fertile land

C. Proximity to major cities

Correct D. Availability of employment opportunities

Correct Answer: D

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Question 16

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?

Correct 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

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17

A recent study on the environmental impact of oil spills in the Niger Delta revealed that the spills have led to the degradation of the region's mangrove forests. What is the primary cause of this degradation?

A. The release of toxic chemicals from the oil spills

Correct B. The destruction of the mangrove's root system

C. The introduction of invasive species

D. The reduction of the mangrove's ability to absorb nutrients

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18

The Jos Plateau in Nigeria is a region of volcanic origin. What is the primary evidence for this origin?

Correct A. The presence of volcanic rocks

B. The existence of fault lines

C. The presence of hot springs

D. The occurrence of earthquakes

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19

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

Correct C. The rifting of the African continent

D. The subsidence of the Benue Trough

Correct Answer: C

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Question 20

The Niger River is the primary source of water for the people of Nigeria. What is the primary reason for its importance?

Correct A. Its length and discharge

B. Its navigability and transportation

C. Its agricultural and industrial uses

D. Its role in the country's economy

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21

The concept of 'Environmental Impact Assessment' (EIA) is a crucial tool in evaluating the potential effects of human activities on the environment. Which of the following is NOT a key component of the EIA process?

A. Screening

B. Scoping

C. Mitigation

Correct D. Legislation

Correct Answer: D

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Question 22

The diagram below shows the process of soil formation. Which of the following is the correct sequence of events?

Correct A. Rock -> Plant -> Soil

B. Soil -> Plant -> Rock

C. Plant -> Soil -> Rock

D. Rock -> Soil -> Plant

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23

The concept of 'Population Growth' is often modeled using the logistic equation. Which of the following is the correct form of the logistic equation?

Correct A. \frac{dP}{dt} = rP\left(1 - \frac{P}{K}\right)

B. \frac{dP}{dt} = rP\left(1 + \frac{P}{K}\right)

C. \frac{dP}{dt} = rP\left(1 - \frac{K}{P}\right)

D. \frac{dP}{dt} = rP\left(1 + \frac{K}{P}\right)

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24

The diagram below shows the process of plate tectonics. Which of the following is the correct sequence of events?

Correct A. Plate -> Fault -> Volcano

B. Volcano -> Fault -> Plate

C. Fault -> Volcano -> Plate

D. Plate -> Volcano -> Fault

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25

The concept of 'Soil Erosion' is often caused by human activities such as deforestation and overgrazing. Which of the following is the correct method of preventing soil erosion?

Correct A. Planting trees and grasses

B. Building dams and reservoirs

C. Using fertilizers and pesticides

D. Clearing land for agriculture

Correct Answer: A

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