POST UTME BOWEN UNIVERSITY 2024 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The concept of 'carrying capacity' in environmental management refers to the maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can sustainably support. Which of the following is a key factor that influences carrying capacity?
A. Availability of food resources
B. Predation pressure
C. Disease prevalence
D. Habitat quality
Question 2
A farmer in the savanna region of Nigeria is concerned about soil erosion. What is the most effective method to prevent soil erosion in this region?
A. Terracing
B. Contour farming
C. Crop rotation
D. Cover cropping
Question 3
A map is shown below. What is the likely reason for the formation of the Niger River?
A. Tectonic activity
B. Volcanic activity
C. Weathering and erosion
D. Plate tectonics
Question 4
The Niger Delta is a region of significant economic importance in Nigeria, with a rich natural resource base. Which of the following is a major economic activity in the Niger Delta?
A. Agriculture
B. Mining
C. Oil and gas production
D. Tourism
Question 5
The diagram below shows the vegetation belts of Nigeria. What is the name of the vegetation belt labeled 'B'?
A. Tropical rainforest
B. Savanna
C. Desert
D. Mountain
Question 6
A population of 100,000 people is growing at a rate of 2% per annum. What is the population after 5 years?
A. 120,000
B. 110,000
C. 130,000
D. 140,000
Question 7
The process of converting solar energy into chemical energy through the action of plants is known as _______________
A. Photosynthesis
B. Respiration
C. Decomposition
D. Fermentation
Question 8
A company is considering the construction of a new factory in a rural area of Nigeria. The factory will produce textiles and will require a significant amount of water for processing. Which of the following is a potential environmental impact of this project?
A. Increased water pollution
B. Loss of biodiversity
C. Soil erosion
D. Climate change
Question 9
The Niger River is the longest river in West Africa and flows through several countries. What is the approximate length of the Niger River?
A. 4,100 km
B. 4,500 km
C. 5,000 km
D. 5,500 km
Question 10
The Kainji Dam is a major hydroelectric dam located in Nigeria. What is the approximate capacity of the Kainji Dam?
A. 1,200 MW
B. 1,500 MW
C. 2,000 MW
D. 2,500 MW
Question 11
The movement of tectonic plates is responsible for the formation of _______________
A. Mountains
B. Volcanoes
C. Earthquakes
D. All of the above
Question 12
The population of Lagos State has been growing rapidly over the past decade. What is the primary reason for this rapid growth?
A. Natural increase
B. Net migration
C. Urbanization
D. Rural-urban migration
Question 13
A map projection that preserves angles and shapes is known as a:
A. Conic projection
B. Azimuthal projection
C. Gnomonic projection
D. Orthographic projection
Question 14
The concept of 'sustainable development' refers to the ability of a country to meet its current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Which of the following is a key principle of sustainable development?
A. Economic growth at all costs
B. Environmental protection at the expense of economic development
C. Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
D. Prioritizing the needs of the rich over the poor
Question 15
The Niger Delta region is characterized by a unique combination of physical and economic geography features. Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Niger Delta region?
A. High population density
B. High levels of rainfall
C. High levels of erosion
D. Low levels of industrialization

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