POST UTME BOWEN UNIVERSITY 2018 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The diagram below illustrates the process of soil formation through the weathering of rocks. Which of the following is NOT a type of weathering?
A. Chemical weathering
B. Physical weathering
C. Biological weathering
Correct D. Mechanical weathering

Correct Answer: D

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Question 2
The diagram below represents a cross-section of the Earth's crust. Which of the following is NOT a type of plate boundary?
A. Divergent boundary
B. Convergent boundary
C. Transform boundary
Correct D. Stagnant boundary

Correct Answer: D

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Question 3
The diagram below illustrates the process of soil erosion through the action of wind. Which of the following is NOT a type of soil erosion?
A. Water erosion
B. Wind erosion
C. Glacial erosion
Correct D. Biological erosion

Correct Answer: D

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Question 4
The diagram below represents a map of the Niger Delta region. Which of the following is NOT a major economic activity in the region?
A. Oil production
B. Fisheries
Correct C. Agriculture
D. Mining

Correct Answer: C

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Question 5
The diagram below illustrates the process of plate tectonics. Which of the following is NOT a type of plate boundary?
A. Divergent boundary
B. Convergent boundary
C. Transform boundary
Correct D. Stagnant boundary

Correct Answer: D

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Question 6
A map projection that preserves angles and shapes is known as a:
Correct A. Conic projection
B. Azimuthal projection
C. Gnomonic projection
D. Orthographic projection

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
The process of weathering that involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller fragments due to temperature fluctuations is known as:
Correct A. Mechanical weathering
B. Chemical weathering
C. Physical weathering
D. Biological weathering

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
The region of the Earth's surface where the climate is characterized by high temperatures and high levels of rainfall throughout the year is known as the:
Correct A. Tropical rainforest
B. Desert
C. Temperate grassland
D. Temperate forest

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
The process of plate tectonics that involves the movement of the Earth's lithosphere and the creation of mountain ranges is known as:
A. Continental drift
B. Sea-floor spreading
C. Subduction
Correct D. Collision

Correct Answer: D

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Question 10
The type of rock that forms from the cooling and solidification of magma is known as:
Correct A. Igneous rock
B. Sedimentary rock
C. Metamorphic rock
D. Foliated rock

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
A 100 m long river flows through a 5 km wide valley. The river's velocity is 2 m/s. What is the river's discharge?
A. 200 m^3/s
Correct B. 400 m^3/s
C. 600 m^3/s
D. 800 m^3/s

Correct Answer: B

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Question 12
A soil sample has a pH of 6.5. What is the concentration of H+ ions in the soil?
Correct A. 1.0 x 10^-7 M
B. 1.0 x 10^-6 M
C. 1.0 x 10^-5 M
D. 1.0 x 10^-4 M

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
A 10 km long road passes through a 5 km wide valley. The road's gradient is 1:50. What is the road's elevation change?
A. 100 m
B. 200 m
Correct C. 300 m
D. 400 m

Correct Answer: C

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Question 14
A 50 m high waterfall has a 10 m wide base. What is the waterfall's volume?
A. 500 m^3
B. 1000 m^3
Correct C. 1500 m^3
D. 2000 m^3

Correct Answer: C

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Question 15
A 100 m long river flows through a 5 km wide valley. The river's velocity is 2 m/s. What is the river's discharge?
A. 200 m^3/s
Correct B. 400 m^3/s
C. 600 m^3/s
D. 800 m^3/s

Correct Answer: B

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Question 16
The process of weathering that involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller fragments through the action of ice is known as:
A. Mechanical weathering
B. Chemical weathering
Correct C. Freeze-thaw weathering
D. Abrasion

Correct Answer: C

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Question 17
The diagram below shows the cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following is a characteristic of the river valley?
A. It has a flat bottom and steep sides
Correct B. It has a flat bottom and gentle slopes
C. It has a narrow and winding course
D. It has a wide and braided course

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18
The Earth's rotation causes the following phenomenon:
Correct A. The Coriolis effect
B. The trade winds
C. The jet stream
D. The Hadley cell

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
The diagram below shows the structure of a rock. Which of the following is a characteristic of the rock?
A. It has a high density
Correct B. It has a high hardness
C. It has a high melting point
D. It has a high thermal conductivity

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20
The following is a characteristic of the Earth's atmosphere:
Correct A. It is composed of mostly nitrogen and oxygen
B. It is composed of mostly carbon dioxide and water vapor
C. It is composed of mostly helium and hydrogen
D. It is composed of mostly argon and neon

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
The diagram below shows the distribution of vegetation belts in Nigeria. Which of the following vegetation belts is NOT found in the savanna region?
A. Tropical Rainforest
B. Sahel
Correct C. Mangrove
D. Mountain

Correct Answer: C

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Question 22
A company is planning to establish a new factory in Nigeria. The factory will produce textiles and employ 500 workers. The company has estimated that the factory will generate an annual revenue of ₦5 billion. What is the average annual revenue per worker?
A. ₦10 million
Correct B. ₦5 million
C. ₦2.5 million
D. ₦1.25 million

Correct Answer: B

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Question 23
The diagram below shows the distribution of climate zones in Nigeria. Which of the following climate zones is characterized by high temperatures and high humidity throughout the year?
Correct A. Tropical Rainforest
B. Tropical Savanna
C. Desert
D. Mountain

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24
A farmer in Nigeria is planning to cultivate a new crop of maize. The farmer has estimated that the cost of planting the crop will be ₦1.5 million and the expected revenue will be ₦3 million. What is the profit or loss that the farmer will make?
A. ₦1.5 million
B. ₦1 million
C. ₦500,000
Correct D. ₦0

Correct Answer: D

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Question 25
The diagram below shows the distribution of population density in Nigeria. Which of the following states has the highest population density?
Correct A. Lagos State
B. Kano State
C. Kaduna State
D. Abuja State

Correct Answer: A

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