POST UTME BSU 2017 Geography | Objective

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Question 1 View Details
In a population pyramid, what is the term for the age group that is typically the largest in number?
A. Dependent population
Correct B. Working-age population
C. Dependent population
D. Elderly population

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2 View Details
What is the primary factor that determines the distribution of vegetation belts in Nigeria?
A. Temperature
B. Precipitation
C. Altitude
Correct D. Latitude

Correct Answer: D

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Question 3 View Details
What is the name of the soil formation process that involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller particles?
Correct A. Weathering
B. Erosion
C. Deposition
D. Soil creep

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4 View Details
What is the term for the process by which water moves through a plant, from the roots to the leaves, and is then released into the air as water vapor?
Correct A. Transpiration
B. Evaporation
C. Condensation
D. Runoff

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5 View Details
What is the name of the economic activity that involves the extraction of natural resources from the earth, such as oil, gas, and minerals?
A. Agriculture
B. Manufacturing
Correct C. Mining
D. Tourism

Correct Answer: C

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Question 6 View Details
The process of soil formation from rocks is known as _______.
Correct A. Weathering
B. Erosion
C. Deposition
D. Plate Tectonics

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7 View Details
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT formed by the river?
A. Delta
B. Meander
C. Oxbow Lake
Correct D. Waterfall

Correct Answer: D

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Question 8 View Details
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 5 years?
A. 125,000
B. 150,000
C. 175,000
Correct D. 200,000

Correct Answer: D

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Question 9 View Details
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between the number of people and the amount of food produced. What is the slope of the line?
A. 2
Correct B. 3
C. 4
D. 5

Correct Answer: B

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Question 10 View Details
The process of plate tectonics is responsible for the formation of _______.
A. Mountains
B. Volcanoes
C. Earthquakes
Correct D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

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Question 11 View Details
The Niger Delta region is characterized by a complex network of rivers and creeks. What is the primary reason for this complex network?
A. Tectonic activity
B. Volcanic eruptions
Correct C. River erosion and deposition
D. Sea level changes

Correct Answer: C

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Question 12 View Details
The Benue Trough is a major geological feature in Nigeria. What type of rocks are primarily found in this region?
A. Igneous rocks
Correct B. Sedimentary rocks
C. Metamorphic rocks
D. Foliated rocks

Correct Answer: B

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Question 13 View Details
The population of Nigeria is projected to reach 400 million by 2050. What is the primary factor contributing to this rapid population growth?
Correct A. High birth rate
B. Low death rate
C. Urbanization
D. Migration

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14 View Details
The Earth's atmosphere is composed of 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, and 1% other gases. What is the primary function of the nitrogen in the atmosphere?
Correct A. Supports plant growth
B. Regulates Earth's temperature
C. Protects the Earth from harmful radiation
D. Forms the ozone layer

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15 View Details
The Niger River is the primary source of hydroelectric power in Nigeria. What is the primary benefit of this hydroelectric power?
A. Reduces greenhouse gas emissions
Correct B. Increases energy independence
C. Supports economic growth
D. Improves water quality

Correct Answer: B

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Question 16 View Details
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. A meander
B. A waterfall
C. A delta
Correct D. A canyon

Correct Answer: D

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Question 17 View Details
The Earth's atmosphere is composed of approximately 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, and 1% other gases. What is the approximate percentage of oxygen in the atmosphere?
A. 20%
Correct B. 21%
C. 22%
D. 23%

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18 View Details
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a mountain range. Which of the following landforms is a result of the mountain-building process?
Correct A. A mountain
B. A valley
C. A plateau
D. An ocean

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19 View Details
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river delta. Which of the following landforms is NOT a result of the river's depositional action?
A. A delta
B. A barrier
Correct C. A spit
D. A tombolo

Correct Answer: C

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Question 20 View Details
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a mountain range. Which of the following landforms is a result of the mountain-building process?
Correct A. A mountain
B. A valley
C. A plateau
D. An ocean

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21 View Details
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. A meander
B. A waterfall
C. A delta
Correct D. A canyon

Correct Answer: D

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Question 22 View Details
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a mountain range. Which of the following landforms is a result of the mountain-building process?
Question 23 View Details
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 24 View Details
A company that specializes in the production of textiles is an example of a:
A. Primary industry
Correct B. Secondary industry
C. Tertiary industry
D. Quaternary industry

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25 View Details
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. What is the name of the feature labeled 'A'?
Correct A. River
B. Valley
C. Delta
D. Estuary

Correct Answer: A

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