POST UTME BSU 2019 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The diagram below shows a map of Nigeria's vegetation zones. Which of the following zones is characterized by the presence of tropical rainforests?
A. Sahel zone
B. Savanna zone
C. Tropical rainforest zone
D. Mangrove zone
Question 2
A river's discharge is affected by the following factors: (i) precipitation, (ii) evaporation, (iii) infiltration, and (iv) runoff. Which factor has the greatest impact on the river's discharge?
A. precipitation
B. evaporation
C. infiltration
D. runoff
Question 3
A company is considering investing in a new industry in a region with a high level of unemployment. Which of the following types of industry is most likely to create jobs in the region?
A. Manufacturing
B. Service industry
C. Primary industry
D. Tertiary industry
Question 4
A recent study on the effects of climate change on global food production found that the yield of maize in Africa decreased by 10% due to increased temperatures. If the initial yield was 500 kg/ha, what is the new yield?
A. 400 kg/ha
B. 450 kg/ha
C. 500 kg/ha
D. 550 kg/ha
Question 5
The diagram below shows the water cycle. What is the process by which water is transferred from the atmosphere to the ground?
A. Evaporation
B. Condensation
C. Precipitation
D. Runoff
Question 6
A graph shows a positive correlation between temperature and precipitation in a given region. What is the most likely explanation for this phenomenon?
A. Evaporation of water from the surface
B. Condensation of water vapor in the atmosphere
C. Precipitation in the form of snow
D. Temperature-dependent evapotranspiration
Question 7
The diagram below shows the population density of a city. What is the name of the stage where the population density is at its highest?
A. Stage 1
B. Stage 2
C. Stage 3
D. Stage 4
Question 8
A map scale is 1:50,000. If a distance on the map is 2 cm, what is the actual distance in meters?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Question 9
A diagram shows a cross-section of a river valley. What is the process by which the river has carved out the valley?
A. Erosion
B. Deposition
C. Weathering
D. Plate tectonics
Question 10
A satellite image shows a large area of cloud cover over the equatorial region. What is the most likely explanation for this phenomenon?
A. Trade winds blowing from the east
B. Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ)
C. El Niño event
D. La Niña event
Question 11
In the context of Economic Geography, what is the primary factor that determines the location of a manufacturing industry?
A. Transportation costs
B. Labor costs
C. Raw material availability
D. Market demand
Question 12
The process of soil formation involves the interaction of several factors, including climate, topography, and vegetation. Which of the following is NOT a factor in soil formation?
A. Geology
B. Climate
C. Topography
D. Vegetation
Question 13
A diagram shows a simple circuit with a battery, a resistor, and a switch. What is the most likely effect of closing the switch?
A. The current in the circuit increases
B. The voltage in the circuit decreases
C. The resistance in the circuit increases
D. The power in the circuit decreases
Question 14
A map shows a river flowing through a valley. What is the most likely reason for the river's course?
A. Tectonic uplift of the surrounding terrain
B. Erosion of the surrounding terrain
C. Deposition of sediment in the river valley
D. Glacial activity
Question 15
The diagram below shows the distribution of natural resources in Nigeria. Which of the following resources is NOT found in the Niger Delta region?
A. Oil
B. Gas
C. Coal
D. Iron Ore

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