Practice Post UTME BOWEN UNIVERSITY geography 2021 Past Questions

Question 1

A map of Nigeria shows a region with a high concentration of arable land, suitable for agriculture. Which of the following economic activities is most likely to be associated with this region?

A. Industrialization

Correct B. Agriculture

C. Mining

D. Tourism

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2

A diagram of the soil profile of a tropical rainforest region shows a thick layer of humus at the surface, followed by a layer of clay, and then a layer of sand. What is the likely cause of the soil erosion in this region?

A. Overgrazing

Correct B. Deforestation

C. Rainfall

D. Soil compaction

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3

A rock sample from a mountainous region shows a high concentration of quartz and feldspar minerals. What is the likely age of this rock?

Correct A. Precambrian

B. Paleozoic

C. Mesozoic

D. Cenozoic

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4

A climate diagram of a region shows a high temperature range throughout the year, with a distinct dry season. What is the likely type of vegetation in this region?

A. Tropical rainforest

Correct B. Savanna

C. Desert

D. Temperate forest

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5

A diagram of a river system shows a meandering course with multiple tributaries. What is the likely cause of this meandering?

A. Tectonic activity

Correct B. Erosion

C. Deposition

D. Human activity

Correct Answer: B

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Question 6

In a study on soil erosion in Nigeria, a researcher finds that the rate of erosion is directly proportional to the square root of the rainfall intensity. If the rainfall intensity is 100 mm/h, what is the rate of erosion?

A. 10 mm/h

Correct B. 20 mm/h

C. 30 mm/h

D. 40 mm/h

Correct Answer: B

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Question 7

A company is considering investing in a new industry in Nigeria. The company's financial analyst has determined that the industry's growth rate is 10% per annum, and the initial investment is ₦100 million. What is the future value of the investment after 5 years?

Correct A. ₦163.91 million

B. ₦173.91 million

C. ₦183.91 million

D. ₦193.91 million

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8

A map shows a river flowing through a valley. The river's width is 1 km, and the valley's width is 5 km. What is the scale of the map?

A. 1:50,000

Correct B. 1:100,000

C. 1:200,000

D. 1:500,000

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9

A company is considering investing in a new industry in Nigeria. The company's financial analyst has determined that the industry's growth rate is 10% per annum, and the initial investment is ₦100 million. What is the present value of the investment after 5 years?

A. ₦173.91 million

Correct B. ₦183.91 million

C. ₦193.91 million

D. ₦203.91 million

Correct Answer: B

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Question 10

A map shows a city with a population of 1 million people. The city's area is 100 km². What is the population density?

A. 10,000 people/km²

Correct B. 20,000 people/km²

C. 30,000 people/km²

D. 40,000 people/km²

Correct Answer: B

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Question 11

The Earth's rotation causes the apparent shift of the position of the North Star from its true position due to the Earth's

Correct A. precession

B. nutation

C. axial tilt

D. equatorial bulge

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12

The process of weathering that involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller fragments due to the expansion and contraction of water within the rock's

A. chemical weathering

Correct B. physical weathering

C. mechanical weathering

D. biological weathering

Correct Answer: B

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Question 13

The map projection that preserves angles and shapes but not sizes is the

A. Mercator projection

B. Gall-Peters projection

Correct C. Robinson projection

D. Azimuthal equidistant projection

Correct Answer: C

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Question 14

The type of vegetation that is found in tropical regions with high temperatures and high rainfall is the

Correct A. tropical rainforest

B. tropical savanna

C. tropical desert

D. tropical monsoon

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15

The process of plate tectonics that involves the movement of the Earth's lithosphere is the

A. continental drift

Correct B. sea-floor spreading

C. subduction

D. continental collision

Correct Answer: B

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Question 16

The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. What is the likely reason for the formation of the meandering channel?

Correct A. Erosion of the river banks

B. Deposition of sediment

C. Tectonic uplift

D. Human activity

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17

A company is planning to establish a new factory in a region with a high concentration of limestone deposits. Which of the following economic activities is most likely to be associated with this region?

A. Tourism

B. Agriculture

C. Construction

Correct D. Manufacturing

Correct Answer: D

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Question 18

The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between temperature and precipitation in a certain region. What is the likely reason for the increase in precipitation at high temperatures?

A. Evaporation of water

Correct B. Condensation of water vapor

C. Runoff from melting snow

D. Infiltration of water into the soil

Correct Answer: B

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Question 19

The diagram below shows a cross-section of a fold mountain. What is the likely reason for the formation of the fold?

Correct A. Tectonic plate movement

B. Volcanic activity

C. Weathering and erosion

D. Human activity

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20

A company is planning to establish a new factory in a region with a high concentration of coal deposits. Which of the following economic activities is most likely to be associated with this region?

A. Tourism

B. Agriculture

C. Construction

Correct D. Manufacturing

Correct Answer: D

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Question 21

The savannas of West Africa are characterized by a distinct vegetation belt, which is influenced by the climate. What is the primary factor responsible for the formation of this vegetation belt?

A. Temperature

Correct B. Precipitation

C. Altitude

D. Soil type

Correct Answer: B

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Question 22

A map shows a region with a high concentration of oil reserves. What type of economic activity is most likely to be associated with this region?

A. Agriculture

Correct B. Mining

C. Manufacturing

D. Tourism

Correct Answer: B

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Question 23

The Niger Delta is a region of high biodiversity, with a wide range of plant and animal species. What is the primary factor responsible for the formation of this region?

A. Tectonic activity

B. Volcanic activity

Correct C. River deposition

D. Sea level rise

Correct Answer: C

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Question 24

A diagram shows a cross-section of a river valley. What is the primary factor responsible for the formation of this valley?

Correct A. Erosion

B. Deposition

C. Tectonic activity

D. Volcanic activity

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25

A graph shows the relationship between temperature and precipitation in a region. What is the primary factor responsible for the formation of this relationship?

A. Correlation

Correct B. Causation

C. Regression

D. Seasonality

Correct Answer: B

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