POST UTME BELLS UNIVERSITY 2025 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
A population of 100,000 people is growing at a rate of 2% per annum. What is the population after 5 years?
A. 108,000
B. 110,000
C. 112,000
D. 114,000
Question 2
The Earth's rotation causes a phenomenon known as the Coriolis effect, which influences global wind patterns and ocean currents. What is the primary consequence of the Coriolis effect on global climate patterns?
A. The formation of high and low-pressure systems
B. The creation of trade winds and westerlies
C. The development of tropical cyclones and hurricanes
D. The establishment of global temperature gradients
Question 3
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river. Identify the type of river.
A. Meandering River
B. Straight River
C. Winding River
D. U-Shaped River
Question 4
A company is planning to establish a new factory in a region with a high concentration of natural resources. Which of the following resources is most likely to be exploited in this region?
A. Coal
B. Iron ore
C. Copper
D. Natural gas
Question 5
A map projection is used to represent the Earth's surface on a flat surface. Which of the following map projections preserves angles and shapes?
A. Mercator projection
B. Gall-Peters projection
C. Robinson projection
D. Azimuthal equidistant projection
Question 6
A map projection that preserves angles and shapes is known as a:
A. Conic projection
B. Azimuthal projection
C. Gnomonic projection
D. Orthographic projection
Question 7
The population of Nigeria is projected to reach 440 million by 2050, with the majority residing in urban areas. What is the primary driver of urbanization in Nigeria?
A. Rural-urban migration
B. Natural increase
C. International migration
D. Government policies
Question 8
The Niger Delta is a major economic hub in Nigeria, with significant oil and gas reserves. What is the primary economic activity that drives the region's economy?
A. Agriculture
B. Mining
C. Manufacturing
D. Petroleum extraction
Question 9
The Earth's atmosphere is composed of 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, and 1% other gases. What is the primary function of the nitrogen in the atmosphere?
A. Supports plant growth
B. Supports animal growth
C. Regulates Earth's temperature
D. Protects the Earth from radiation
Question 10
The climate and vegetation belts of the Earth are determined by the following factors:
A. Latitude and altitude
B. Temperature and precipitation
C. Humidity and wind
D. All of the above
Question 11
The savannas of West Africa are characterized by a distinct vegetation belt, which is influenced by the region's climate. What is the primary factor responsible for the formation of this vegetation belt?
A. Temperature
B. Precipitation
C. Soil type
D. Topography
Question 12
The Earth's rotation causes the following phenomenon:
A. Day and night
B. Seasonal changes
C. Tides
D. All of the above
Question 13
A map scale of 1:50,000 means that 1 cm on the map represents?
A. 1 km on the ground
B. 5 km on the ground
C. 10 km on the ground
D. 50 km on the ground
Question 14
A river's discharge is affected by several factors, including its slope, channel roughness, and the amount of sediment it carries. Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects a river's discharge?
A. Slope
B. Channel roughness
C. Sediment load
D. Water temperature
Question 15
The process of soil formation through the weathering of rocks is an example of which type of land-forming process?
A. Internal land-forming process
B. External land-forming process
C. Weathering process
D. Erosion process

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