POST UTME BELLS UNIVERSITY 2018 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The concept of 'carrying capacity' in population studies refers to the maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can support without degradation of the environment. Which of the following is a factor that affects carrying capacity?
Correct A. Availability of food
B. Water scarcity
C. Climate change
D. Human population growth

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
In the context of the Earth and the Solar System, what is the term for the process by which the Earth's plates move and change?
Correct A. Plate tectonics
B. Continental drift
C. Seafloor spreading
D. Mountain building

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river delta. What is the term for the process by which the river deposits sediment at its mouth?
Correct A. Deposition
B. Erosion
C. Accretion
D. Dissolution

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
The diagram below shows a simple circuit. What is the term for the device that allows current to flow in only one direction?
Correct A. Diode
B. Transistor
C. Resistor
D. Capacitor

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
The diagram below shows a simple graph. What is the term for the measure of the spread of data from its mean?
A. Variance
Correct B. Standard deviation
C. Range
D. Interquartile range

Correct Answer: B

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Question 6
The diagram below shows the distribution of vegetation belts in West Africa. Which of the following vegetation belts is NOT found in the region?
Correct A. Mangrove
B. Savanna
C. Tropical Rainforest
D. Desert

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
The diagram below shows the process of plate tectonics. Which of the following is NOT a type of plate boundary?
A. Divergent
B. Convergent
C. Transform
Correct D. Accretionary

Correct Answer: D

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Question 8
The diagram below shows the distribution of population in a city. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the population density?
A. High
B. Low
C. Medium
Correct D. Negative

Correct Answer: D

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Question 9
The diagram below shows the process of environmental degradation. Which of the following is NOT a cause of environmental degradation?
A. Pollution
B. Deforestation
C. Climate Change
Correct D. Natural Disasters

Correct Answer: D

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Question 10
The diagram below shows the distribution of natural resources in a country. Which of the following is NOT a type of natural resource?
A. Mineral
B. Renewable
C. Non-Renewable
Correct D. Man-made

Correct Answer: D

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Question 11
The process of weathering that involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller fragments due to the expansion and contraction of water within the rock's pores is known as:
A. Mechanical Weathering
B. Chemical Weathering
C. Biological Weathering
Correct D. Hydrolysis

Correct Answer: D

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Question 12
The diagram below shows the cross-section of a river valley. What is the name of the landform labeled 'A'?
A. U-shaped valley
Correct B. V-shaped valley
C. Meandering valley
D. Deltaic valley

Correct Answer: B

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Question 13
The concept of 'carrying capacity' in geography refers to the maximum number of people that a given area can support without degrading the environment. What is the primary factor that determines carrying capacity?
A. Population density
B. Land availability
C. Water availability
Correct D. Food availability

Correct Answer: D

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Question 14
The diagram below shows the solar system. What is the order of the planets in our solar system, starting from the Sun?
Correct A. Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
B. Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, Uranus
C. Venus, Mercury, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
D. Earth, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
The diagram below shows the water cycle. What is the process labeled 'A'?
Correct A. Evaporation
B. Condensation
C. Precipitation
D. Runoff

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
The process of soil formation involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller particles through physical and chemical weathering. Which of the following is an example of a physical weathering process?
Correct A. Freezing and thawing of water within rock cracks
B. Chemical reaction between rocks and acidic rainwater
C. Erosion of rocks by wind and water
D. Oxidation of rocks in the presence of oxygen

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
A population of 1000 individuals is growing at a rate of 10% per annum. If the population is currently 1200, what was the population 2 years ago?
Correct A. 900
B. 1000
C. 1100
D. 1200

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
A map shows a river flowing through a valley. The river is 10 km wide at its mouth and 2 km wide at its source. What is the average gradient of the river?
A. 0.1
Correct B. 0.2
C. 0.3
D. 0.4

Correct Answer: B

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Question 19
A farmer is considering planting a crop of maize in a region with a mean annual rainfall of 600 mm. What is the approximate soil moisture content of the top 100 mm of soil?
A. 20
Correct B. 30
C. 40
D. 50

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20
A diagram shows a cross-section of a river valley. The river is flowing from left to right. Which of the following is an example of a landform feature that has been formed by the river?
Correct A. Meander
B. Oxbow lake
C. Delta
D. Canyon

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is characterized by a complex network of rivers and creeks. Which of the following landforms is most likely to be found in this region?
Correct A. Deltaic plain
B. Alluvial fan
C. Dune field
D. Volcanic plateau

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
The Jos Plateau is a region of Nigeria known for its rich mineral resources. Which of the following types of rocks is most likely to be found in this region?
A. Igneous rocks
B. Sedimentary rocks
C. Metamorphic rocks
Correct D. Hydrothermal veins

Correct Answer: D

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Question 23
The Kainji Dam is a major hydroelectric power plant located in Nigeria. Which of the following types of landforms is most likely to be found in the area surrounding the dam?
A. Deltaic plain
B. Alluvial fan
C. Dune field
Correct D. Reservoir

Correct Answer: D

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Question 24
The Niger River is the longest river in Nigeria and flows through several states. Which of the following landforms is most likely to be found in the Niger River valley?
A. Deltaic plain
B. Alluvial fan
C. Dune field
Correct D. River valley

Correct Answer: D

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Question 25
The Jos Plateau is a region of Nigeria known for its rich mineral resources. Which of the following types of rocks is most likely to be found in this region?
A. Igneous rocks
B. Sedimentary rocks
C. Metamorphic rocks
Correct D. Hydrothermal veins

Correct Answer: D

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