POST UTME BELLS UNIVERSITY 2022 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
A river's discharge is affected by factors such as precipitation, evaporation, and infiltration. Which of the following would most likely increase a river's discharge?
A. Increased evaporation
B. Decreased precipitation
C. Increased infiltration
D. Increased runoff
Question 2
A firm in the manufacturing sector is considering relocating its production facility from a densely populated urban area to a less populated rural area. What are the potential economic benefits of this relocation?
A. Lower labor costs and reduced competition
B. Increased access to raw materials and reduced transportation costs
C. Improved quality of life for employees and reduced turnover
D. All of the above
Question 3
The concept of 'urban sprawl' refers to the uncontrolled expansion of cities into surrounding rural areas. Which of the following is a characteristic of urban sprawl?
A. High population density
B. Low population density
C. Mixed land use
D. Single-family homes
Question 4
The process of plate tectonics that involves the movement of the Earth's lithosphere is known as
A. Continental drift
B. Sea-floor spreading
C. Plate convergence
D. Plate divergence
Question 5
The 'water cycle' refers to the continuous process by which water is circulated between the Earth's oceans, atmosphere, and land. Which of the following is a stage of the water cycle?
A. Evaporation
B. Condensation
C. Precipitation
D. Runoff
Question 6
The concept of 'threshold effect' in population studies refers to the idea that a certain level of population density is required for a particular phenomenon to occur. Which of the following phenomena is most likely to be influenced by the threshold effect?
A. Urbanization
B. Rural-urban migration
C. Population growth rate
D. Famine
Question 7
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between the concentration of a solution and the volume of solvent added. Which of the following is a characteristic of this type of graph?
A. It is a type of linear graph
B. It is a type of non-linear graph
C. It is a type of exponential graph
D. It is a type of logarithmic graph
Question 8
The 'law of superposition' is a principle used in geology to determine the age of rock layers. Which of the following is a consequence of the law of superposition?
A. Older rocks are buried beneath younger rocks
B. Younger rocks are buried beneath older rocks
C. Rock layers are always horizontal
D. Rock layers are always vertical
Question 9
A company is considering investing in a renewable energy project in Nigeria. What are the potential environmental benefits of this investment?
A. Reduced greenhouse gas emissions and climate change mitigation
B. Improved air and water quality
C. Conservation of natural resources and biodiversity
D. All of the above
Question 10
The Earth's rotation causes the Coriolis effect, which results in the deflection of moving objects on Earth. This effect is most pronounced in the
A. Tropics
B. Polar regions
C. Equatorial regions
D. Mid-latitudes
Question 11
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a mountain range. Which of the following is a characteristic of this type of landform?
A. It is formed by the uplift of the Earth's crust
B. It is formed by the erosion of a river
C. It is formed by the deposition of sediment
D. It is a type of coastal landform
Question 12
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river. What is the name of the feature labeled 'A'?
A. Meander
B. Oxbow lake
C. Delta
D. Estuary
Question 13
A map of Nigeria shows a region with a high concentration of population and a high level of economic activity. What is the most likely reason for this phenomenon?
A. Proximity to a major transportation hub
B. Availability of fertile land for agriculture
C. Presence of a major industry or economic sector
D. Natural resources such as oil or gas
Question 14
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between population growth and resource availability. What type of resource is being depleted?
A. Renewable resource
B. Non-renewable resource
C. Human capital
D. Natural capital
Question 15
The diagram below represents a cross-section of a river delta. What type of landform is labeled 'D'?
A. A delta
B. An estuary
C. A bay
D. A lake

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