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POST UTME BSU 2019 Geography | Objective

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Question 1

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?

Correct A. Geology

B. Climate

C. Topography

D. Vegetation

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2

A river's discharge is affected by several factors, including its slope, channel roughness, and the amount of sediment it carries. Which of the following factors has the greatest impact on a river's discharge?

Correct A. Slope

B. Channel roughness

C. Sediment load

D. Water level

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3

A diagram of a soil profile is shown below. What is the likely cause of the soil's low fertility?

A. Lack of organic matter

Correct B. High pH

C. Low water-holding capacity

D. High salt content

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4

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

Correct B. Service industry

C. Primary industry

D. Tertiary industry

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5

A diagram of a river's channel is shown below. What is the likely effect of a change in the river's discharge on its channel?

A. The channel will become wider

Correct B. The channel will become narrower

C. The channel will remain the same

D. The channel will change shape

Correct Answer: B

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Question 6

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

Correct B. 450 kg/ha

C. 500 kg/ha

D. 550 kg/ha

Correct Answer: B

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Question 7

A population of 1000 rabbits is growing at a rate of 20% per year. If the initial population is 1000, what will be the population after 5 years?

A. 1200

B. 1500

Correct C. 1610.51

D. 2000

Correct Answer: C

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Question 8

A rock sample is composed of 60% quartz, 20% feldspar, and 20% mica. If the sample weighs 100 g, what is the weight of quartz in the sample?

A. 50 g

Correct B. 60 g

C. 70 g

D. 80 g

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9

A river has a discharge of 1000 m³/s. If the river flows for 10 hours, what is the total volume of water that flows through the river?

A. 5000 m³

Correct B. 10000 m³

C. 15000 m³

D. 20000 m³

Correct Answer: B

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Question 10

A map scale is 1:100000. If the distance between two cities on the map is 5 cm, what is the actual distance between the cities?

A. 250000 m

Correct B. 500000 m

C. 750000 m

D. 1000000 m

Correct Answer: B

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Question 11

The diagram below shows the distribution of vegetation belts in Nigeria. Which of the following vegetation belts is NOT found in the savanna region?

A. Tropical Rainforest

B. Desert

Correct C. Mangrove

D. Mountain

Correct Answer: C

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Question 12

The diagram below shows the population growth curve of a city. What is the name of the stage where the population growth rate is at its highest?

A. Stage 1

Correct B. Stage 2

C. Stage 3

D. Stage 4

Correct Answer: B

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Question 13

The diagram below shows the water cycle. What is the process by which water is transferred from the atmosphere to the ground?

Correct A. Evaporation

B. Condensation

C. Precipitation

D. Runoff

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14

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

Correct D. Iron Ore

Correct Answer: D

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Question 15

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

Correct B. Stage 2

C. Stage 3

D. Stage 4

Correct Answer: B

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Question 16

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

Correct C. Raw material availability

D. Market demand

Correct Answer: C

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Question 17

A city with a population of 500,000 has a growth rate of 3% per annum. What is the population after 5 years?

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Question 18

What is the primary cause of soil erosion in a region with intense rainfall?

Correct A. Water runoff

B. Deforestation

C. Overgrazing

D. Climate change

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19

A map scale is 1:50,000. If a distance on the map is 2 cm, what is the actual distance in meters?

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Question 20

A company has a profit of ₦1,500,000 and an expenditure of ₦2,000,000. What is the company's loss?

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Question 21

A soil profile is characterized by a distinct B horizon with a high concentration of iron and aluminum oxides. What is the most likely reason for this phenomenon?

A. Weathering of rocks in the B horizon

Correct B. Leaching of soluble minerals from the A horizon

C. Deposition of iron and aluminum oxides from groundwater

D. Biological activity in the B horizon

Correct Answer: B

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Question 22

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

Correct B. Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ)

C. El Niño event

D. La Niña event

Correct Answer: B

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Question 23

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

Correct B. Erosion of the surrounding terrain

C. Deposition of sediment in the river valley

D. Glacial activity

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24

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

Correct D. Temperature-dependent evapotranspiration

Correct Answer: D

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Question 25

A diagram shows a simple circuit with a battery, a resistor, and a switch. What is the most likely effect of closing the switch?

Correct 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

Correct Answer: A

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