POST UTME BOWEN UNIVERSITY 2019 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is characterized by a complex network of rivers and creeks. What is the primary reason for the high level of sedimentation in this region?
Correct A. High rainfall and intense flooding
B. Low-lying terrain and dense vegetation
C. High population density and agricultural activities
D. Coastal erosion and saltwater intrusion

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
A farmer in the savanna region of Nigeria wants to plant maize. What is the most suitable soil type for this crop?
A. Alfisol
B. Ultisol
Correct C. Mollisol
D. Oxisol

Correct Answer: C

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Question 3
The diagram below shows the cross-section of a river. What is the name of the landform labeled 'A'?
Correct A. Meander
B. Oxbow lake
C. Delta
D. Estuary

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
A company in Nigeria wants to establish a new factory in the south-west region. What is the primary factor that will influence the choice of location?
A. Availability of raw materials
B. Proximity to major markets
Correct C. Accessibility to transportation networks
D. Environmental regulations

Correct Answer: C

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Question 5
The diagram below shows the structure of a typical tropical rainforest ecosystem. What is the name of the layer labeled 'A'?
A. Emergent layer
Correct B. Canopy layer
C. Understory layer
D. Forest floor layer

Correct Answer: B

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Question 6
In a population pyramid, what is the term for the age group with the largest number of individuals?
A. Dependent population
Correct B. Working-age population
C. Dependent population
D. Elderly population

Correct Answer: B

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Question 7
A soil profile consists of the following horizons: O, A, B, C, and R. What does the 'R' horizon represent?
A. Rocky substrate
B. Weathered bedrock
Correct C. Unweathered bedrock
D. Residual soil

Correct Answer: C

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Question 8
The Benue Trough is a rift valley in Nigeria that is characterized by a series of faults and folds. What type of landform is the Benue Trough?
A. Fault-block mountain
B. Fold mountain
Correct C. Rift valley
D. Volcanic plateau

Correct Answer: C

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Question 9
A granitic rock has a composition of 60% quartz, 20% feldspar, and 20% mica. What type of rock is this?
A. Igneous rock
B. Sedimentary rock
C. Metamorphic rock
Correct D. Granitic rock

Correct Answer: D

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Question 10
The process of soil erosion by water is known as?
A. Water erosion
B. Wind erosion
C. Soil creep
Correct D. Sheet erosion

Correct Answer: D

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Question 11
The Earth's rotation causes the Coriolis effect, which in turn influences the formation of high and low-pressure systems. What is the primary reason for the formation of high-pressure systems near the equator?
A. The sinking of cold air
Correct B. The sinking of warm air
C. The rising of cold air
D. The rising of warm air

Correct Answer: B

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Question 12
The diagram below shows the structure of a typical tropical rainforest ecosystem. Which of the following is a characteristic of the emergent layer?
A. The presence of a dense understory
B. The presence of a sparse canopy
Correct C. The presence of a few emergent trees
D. The presence of a dense emergent layer

Correct Answer: C

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Question 13
The diagram below shows a typical example of a human population pyramid. Which of the following is a characteristic of the population pyramid?
A. A narrow base and a narrow top
Correct B. A wide base and a narrow top
C. A narrow base and a wide top
D. A wide base and a wide top

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14
The diagram below shows a typical example of a river delta. Which of the following is a characteristic of the river delta?
A. The presence of a narrow mouth
Correct B. The presence of a wide mouth
C. The presence of a meandering course
D. The presence of a straight course

Correct Answer: B

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Question 15
The diagram below shows a typical example of a wind rose. Which of the following is a characteristic of the wind rose?
A. The presence of a narrow wind direction
Correct B. The presence of a wide wind direction
C. The presence of a strong wind speed
D. The presence of a weak wind speed

Correct Answer: B

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Question 16
The Earth's rotation causes the apparent shift of the position of the North Star from its true position. What is the name of this phenomenon?
Correct A. Precession
B. Nutation
C. Axial Tilt
D. Equinox

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
A river's gradient is 1 in 100. If the river flows 10 km in 1 hour, what is its average velocity?
Correct A. 10 km/h
B. 100 km/h
C. 1 km/h
D. 0.1 km/h

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
The diagram below shows the cross-section of a river. What is the name of the landform labeled 'A'?
Correct A. Meander
B. Oxbow Lake
C. Delta
D. Floodplain

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
The population of a city is increasing at a rate of 5% per annum. If the current population is 100,000, what will be the population after 2 years?
A. 110,000
B. 115,000
Correct C. 120,000
D. 125,000

Correct Answer: C

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Question 20
The diagram below shows the soil profile of a soil sample. What is the name of the soil horizon labeled 'B'?
A. A horizon
Correct B. B horizon
C. C horizon
D. R horizon

Correct Answer: B

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Question 21
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. Physical weathering
D. Biological weathering

Correct Answer: C

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Question 22
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT a result of the river's erosive action?
A. Meander
B. Valley
C. Delta
Correct D. Oxygen

Correct Answer: D

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Question 23
The diagram below shows a simple economic model. Which of the following is a consequence of a decrease in the price of a commodity?
A. Increase in supply
B. Decrease in demand
Correct C. Increase in quantity demanded
D. Decrease in quantity supplied

Correct Answer: C

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Question 24
The diagram below shows a simple ecosystem. Which of the following is a characteristic of a healthy ecosystem?
Correct A. High biodiversity
B. Low biodiversity
C. High population growth rate
D. Low population growth rate

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
The diagram below shows a simple solar system model. Which of the following planets is NOT a gas giant?
A. Mercury
B. Venus
C. Earth
Correct D. Uranus

Correct Answer: D

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