POST UTME BOWEN UNIVERSITY 2022 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The diagram below shows a cross-section of the Benue Trough. What is the primary reason for the formation of this trough?
Correct A. Tectonic plate movement
B. Volcanic activity
C. Weathering and erosion
D. Glacial activity

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
The map below shows the distribution of major crops in Nigeria. What is the primary reason for the concentration of maize production in the northern part of the country?
Correct A. Climate
B. Soil type
C. Water availability
D. Market demand

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
The diagram below shows a cross-section of the Niger Delta. What is the primary reason for the formation of this delta?
A. Tectonic plate movement
B. Volcanic activity
Correct C. River sedimentation
D. Glacial activity

Correct Answer: C

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Question 4
The map below shows the distribution of major industries in Nigeria. What is the primary reason for the concentration of manufacturing industries in the southern part of the country?
A. Climate
B. Soil type
C. Water availability
Correct D. Market demand

Correct Answer: D

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Question 5
The diagram below shows a cross-section of the Jos Plateau. What is the primary reason for the formation of this plateau?
A. Tectonic plate movement
Correct B. Volcanic activity
C. Weathering and erosion
D. Glacial activity

Correct Answer: B

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Question 6
The diagram below represents a cross-section of the Earth's atmosphere. Which of the following layers is responsible for absorbing the majority of the sun's ultraviolet radiation?
A. Troposphere
B. Stratosphere
C. Mesosphere
Correct D. Ozone Layer

Correct Answer: D

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Question 7
The map below shows the major vegetation belts of Nigeria. Which of the following regions is characterized by a tropical rainforest climate?
A. Sahel Region
B. Guinea Savannah
Correct C. Tropical Rainforest
D. Sudan Savannah

Correct Answer: C

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Question 8
The diagram below represents a cross-section of the Earth's interior. Which of the following layers is responsible for generating the majority of the Earth's magnetic field?
A. Crust
B. Mantle
C. Outer Core
Correct D. Inner Core

Correct Answer: D

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Question 9
The map below shows the major rivers of Nigeria. Which of the following rivers is the longest in the country?
Correct A. Niger River
B. Benue River
C. Kano River
D. Hadejia River

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
The diagram below represents a cross-section of the Earth's atmosphere. Which of the following layers is responsible for absorbing the majority of the sun's infrared radiation?
A. Troposphere
B. Stratosphere
C. Mesosphere
Correct D. Thermosphere

Correct Answer: D

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Question 11
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT a result of the erosive action of the river?
A. Meander
B. Valley
Correct C. Oxygen
D. Delta

Correct Answer: C

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Question 12
A company is considering investing in a new project in a region with a high level of environmental degradation. Which of the following economic indicators would be most relevant in assessing the potential risks and benefits of the project?
A. Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
Correct B. Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
C. Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA)
D. Human Development Index (HDI)

Correct Answer: B

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Question 13
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a rock layer. Which of the following processes is responsible for the formation of the layer?
Correct A. Sedimentation
B. Erosion
C. Weathering
D. Plate Tectonics

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
A company is considering investing in a new project in a region with a high level of environmental degradation. Which of the following environmental management strategies would be most effective in mitigating the risks associated with the project?
A. Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
B. Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA)
Correct C. Environmental Management Plan (EMP)
D. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Correct Answer: C

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Question 15
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river delta. Which of the following landforms is NOT a result of the depositional action of the river?
A. Meander
B. Delta
Correct C. Oxygen
D. Estuary

Correct Answer: C

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Question 16
The process of soil formation involves the interaction of several factors, including climate, topography, and vegetation. Which of the following is NOT a primary factor in soil formation?
A. Climate
B. Topography
C. Vegetation
Correct D. Gravity

Correct Answer: D

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Question 17
The Earth's magnetic field is generated by the movement of molten iron in the outer core. What is the primary reason for the Earth's magnetic field being weaker at the equator than at the poles?
A. The Earth's rotation
B. The movement of molten iron in the outer core
C. The Earth's magnetic field is stronger at the equator
Correct D. The Earth's magnetic field is weaker at the equator due to the Coriolis force

Correct Answer: D

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Question 18
The Niger Delta is a major sedimentary basin in Nigeria. What is the primary reason for the Niger Delta's high sedimentation rate?
Correct A. The Niger River's high discharge rate
B. The Niger Delta's location in a region of high tectonic activity
C. The Niger Delta's proximity to the Atlantic Ocean
D. The Niger Delta's high population density

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
The process of soil erosion involves the removal of soil particles from one location to another. What is the primary reason for soil erosion in Nigeria?
A. Deforestation
B. Overgrazing
C. Poor agricultural practices
Correct D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

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Question 20
The Earth's population is projected to reach 9.7 billion by 2050. What is the primary reason for the rapid population growth in Nigeria?
Correct A. High birth rates
B. Low death rates
C. Improved healthcare
D. Increased life expectancy

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
The concept of 'spatial mismatch' in Economic Geography refers to the phenomenon where
A. residents of a city are unable to access employment opportunities due to a lack of transportation
Correct B. the location of industries and services is not aligned with the needs of the local population
C. the cost of living in a city is higher than in surrounding areas
D. the city's infrastructure is not designed to accommodate the needs of its residents

Correct Answer: B

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Question 22
The diagram below shows the relationship between population growth and resource depletion in a given region. What is the likely outcome of this trend?
A. Increased resource availability
B. Decreased population growth
Correct C. Environmental degradation
D. Economic growth

Correct Answer: C

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Question 23
The concept of 'carrying capacity' in Environmental Issues and Management refers to the maximum number of individuals of a species that can be supported by a given environment without causing harm to the environment. What is the primary factor that determines carrying capacity?
Correct A. Availability of resources
B. Population growth rate
C. Environmental degradation
D. Technological advancements

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24
The diagram below shows the geological structure of a given region. What is the likely outcome of the tectonic activity in this region?
A. Volcanic eruption
Correct B. Earthquake
C. Land subsidence
D. Sea-level rise

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25
The concept of 'plate tectonics' in Internal and External Land-forming processes refers to the movement of the Earth's lithosphere. What is the primary driver of plate tectonics?
Correct A. Convection currents in the Earth's mantle
B. Radioactive decay in the Earth's core
C. Gravitational forces from the Moon
D. Tidal forces from the Sun

Correct Answer: A

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