POST UTME BSU 2017 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
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 2
A population study in a rural area of Nigeria revealed that the population growth rate is 2.5% per annum. If the current population is 10,000, determine the population in 5 years.
A. 12,000
B. 13,000
C. 14,000
D. 15,000
Question 3
The diagram below shows a map of a country. Which of the following is NOT a type of natural resource?
A. Oil
B. Gas
C. Water
D. Coal
Question 4
The diagram below shows a graph of population growth. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of this graph?
A. Exponential
B. Linear
C. Logarithmic
D. Stationary
Question 5
In a population pyramid, what is the term for the age group that is typically the largest in number?
A. Dependent population
B. Working-age population
C. Dependent population
D. Elderly population
Question 6
The process of plate tectonics is responsible for the formation of _______.
A. Mountains
B. Volcanoes
C. Earthquakes
D. All of the above
Question 7
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between the amount of fertilizer added to a crop and the yield of the crop. What is the name of the feature labeled 'B'?
A. Graph
B. Curve
C. Trend line
D. Regression line
Question 8
The Benue Trough is a major geological feature in Nigeria. What type of rocks are primarily found in this region?
A. Igneous rocks
B. Sedimentary rocks
C. Metamorphic rocks
D. Foliated rocks
Question 9
A map of Nigeria shows that the city of Lagos is located at a latitude of 6.5° N and a longitude of 3.4° E. If the map scale is 1:500,000, determine the distance between Lagos and the city of Ibadan, which is located at a latitude of 7.5° N and a longitude of 3.2° E.
Question 10
A company that specializes in the production of textiles is an example of a:
A. Primary industry
B. Secondary industry
C. Tertiary industry
D. Quaternary industry
Question 11
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?
A. Transpiration
B. Evaporation
C. Condensation
D. Runoff
Question 12
The diagram below shows the process of plate tectonics. Which of the following is NOT a type of plate boundary?
A. Divergent
B. Convergent
C. Transform
D. Stationary
Question 13
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river. Which of the following is NOT a feature of this river?
A. Meander
B. Oxbow Lake
C. Delta
D. Oxygen
Question 14
A map of Nigeria shows that the city of Abuja is located at a latitude of 9.0° N and a longitude of 7.5° E. If the map scale is 1:500,000, determine the distance between Abuja and the city of Kaduna, which is located at a latitude of 10.5° N and a longitude of 7.2° E.
A. 300 km
B. 400 km
C. 500 km
D. 600 km
Question 15
Soil Formation and Erosion: The diagram below shows the process of soil formation. What is the name of the process that occurs when rocks are broken down into smaller particles?
A. Weathering
B. Erosion
C. Deposition
D. Plate Tectonics

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