POST UTME BOWEN UNIVERSITY 2019 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The diagram below shows the movement of tectonic plates. Which of the following is the correct term for the process shown?
A. Continental drift
B. Plate convergence
C. Plate divergence
D. Plate subduction
Question 2
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
C. Unweathered bedrock
D. Residual soil
Question 3
In a population pyramid, what is the term for the age group with the largest number of individuals?
A. Dependent population
B. Working-age population
C. Dependent population
D. Elderly population
Question 4
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following land-forming processes is most likely responsible for the formation of this valley?
A. Erosion by water
B. Erosion by wind
C. Deposition by water
D. Deposition by wind
Question 5
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
C. Rift valley
D. Volcanic plateau
Question 6
The diagram below shows a simple ecosystem. Which of the following is a characteristic of a healthy ecosystem?
A. High biodiversity
B. Low biodiversity
C. High population growth rate
D. Low population growth rate
Question 7
The concept of 'Climate and Vegetation Belts' is closely related to the work of which geographer?
A. Carl Sauer
B. Carl Troll
C. Walter Christaller
D. Carl O. Sauer
Question 8
The economic activity that involves the extraction of minerals from the earth's crust is known as _______.
A. Agriculture
B. Mining
C. Manufacturing
D. Tourism
Question 9
The diagram below shows the process of soil formation. Which of the following is NOT a stage in the process?
A. Weathering
B. Erosion
C. Soil formation
D. Plant growth
Question 10
The Earth's rotation causes the Coriolis effect, which in turn affects the formation of which of the following climate belts?
A. Tropical climate belt
B. Temperate climate belt
C. Polar climate belt
D. Equatorial climate belt
Question 11
The diagram below shows 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
D. Plate boundary
Question 12
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
D. Granitic rock
Question 13
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
C. Physical weathering
D. Biological weathering
Question 14
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
C. Accessibility to transportation networks
D. Environmental regulations
Question 15
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
C. Increase in quantity demanded
D. Decrease in quantity supplied

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