POST UTME BELLS UNIVERSITY 2019 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The diagram below represents a graph of the relationship between the price of a product and the quantity demanded. What is the slope of the demand curve?
A. -2
B. -1
C. 1
D. 2
Question 2
A map projection that preserves angles is known as a:
A. Conic projection
B. Azimuthal projection
C. Gnomonic projection
D. Cylindrical projection
Question 3
The concept of climate change is closely linked to the Earth's energy balance. What is the primary reason for the increase in global temperatures?
A. The increase in solar radiation
B. The decrease in atmospheric carbon dioxide
C. The melting of polar ice caps
D. The burning of fossil fuels
Question 4
The Earth's magnetic field is generated by the movement of molten iron in the _______________.
A. crust
B. mantle
C. core
D. atmosphere
Question 5
The concept of plate tectonics explains the movement of the Earth's lithosphere. What is the primary mechanism for the creation of mountain ranges?
A. The collision of two continental plates
B. The rifting of a single plate
C. The subduction of one plate beneath another
D. The volcanic activity at a hotspot
Question 6
The Earth's rotation causes the Coriolis effect, which influences global wind patterns. What is the primary reason for the formation of high-pressure systems near the equator?
A. The sinking of cold air
B. The rising of warm air
C. The rotation of the Earth
D. The movement of the jet stream
Question 7
A population of 100,000 people is growing at a rate of 5% per annum. What is the population after 5 years?
A. 121,600
B. 125,000
C. 130,000
D. 135,000
Question 8
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. Gravity
Question 9
The concept of 'carrying capacity' is most relevant to which of the following environmental issues?
A. Climate Change
B. Biodiversity Loss
C. Water Pollution
D. Overpopulation
Question 10
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between the amount of deforestation and the amount of greenhouse gas emissions. Which of the following is a conclusion that can be drawn from the graph?
A. There is a direct relationship between deforestation and greenhouse gas emissions
B. There is an inverse relationship between deforestation and greenhouse gas emissions
C. There is no relationship between deforestation and greenhouse gas emissions
D. The relationship between deforestation and greenhouse gas emissions is complex
Question 11
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a delta. Which of the following landforms is typically found in this type of delta?
A. bay
B. delta
C. island
D. peninsula
Question 12
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between the amount of rainfall and the amount of soil erosion. Which of the following is a conclusion that can be drawn from the graph?
A. There is a direct relationship between rainfall and soil erosion
B. There is an inverse relationship between rainfall and soil erosion
C. There is no relationship between rainfall and soil erosion
D. The relationship between rainfall and soil erosion is complex
Question 13
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river delta. Which of the following is a characteristic of a river delta?
A. A landform that forms when a river deposits sediment
B. A landform that forms when a river erodes the surrounding landscape
C. A landform that forms when a river flows into the ocean
D. A landform that forms when a river flows over a hard rock surface
Question 14
A population of 1000 individuals is growing at a rate of 10% per annum. If the population is currently at 1200 individuals, what was the initial population?
A. 800
B. 900
C. 1000
D. 1100
Question 15
The largest river in the world by discharge volume is the:
A. Amazon River
B. Congo River
C. Nile River
D. Yangtze River

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