POST UTME BSU 2020 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
A map shows a region with a scale of 1:100,000. If the distance between two points on the map is 5 centimeters, calculate the actual distance between the two points in kilometers using the formula: d = s * S, where d is the actual distance, s is the distance on the map, and S is the scale.
A. 0.05
B. 0.5
C. 5
D. 50
Question 2
The Earth's atmosphere is composed of approximately 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, and 1% other gases. What is the percentage of oxygen in the atmosphere?
A. 20%
B. 21%
C. 22%
D. 23%
Question 3
A map shows a river flowing through a valley. The river has a meandering course with a sinuosity of 1.5. What is the length of the river if its straight-line distance is 50 km?
A. 37.5 km
B. 50 km
C. 62.5 km
D. 75 km
Question 4
A company is planning to establish a new factory in a region with a population of 100,000 people. The company wants to ensure that the factory is located in an area with a high level of economic activity. Which of the following economic indicators would be most relevant in determining the suitability of the location?
A. Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
B. Unemployment Rate
C. Inflation Rate
D. Poverty Rate
Question 5
The process of weathering that involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller fragments due to the expansion and contraction of water within the rock's pores is known as
A. Mechanical weathering
B. Chemical weathering
C. Biological weathering
D. Hydrolysis
Question 6
The diagram below represents a cross-section of a river. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the river's meandering path?
A. meandering path
B. oxbow lakes
C. point bars
D. straight path
Question 7
The diagram below shows a map of a city. Which of the following is a characteristic of the city?
A. The city is located near a river
B. The city is located near a lake
C. The city is located near a sea
D. The city is located near a mountain
Question 8
The map below shows the distribution of vegetation in a tropical region. What type of vegetation is found in the area marked 'A'?
A. Rainforest
B. Savanna
C. Mangrove
D. Desert
Question 9
The diagram below represents a simple circuit. Which of the following is the correct equation for the current in the circuit?
A. ( I = rac{V}{R} )
B. ( I = rac{R}{V} )
C. ( I = rac{V}{sqrt{R}} )
D. ( I = rac{sqrt{R}}{V} )
Question 10
A rock sample contains 80% quartz, 15% feldspar, and 5% mica. If the sample weighs 100g, what is the weight of the quartz in the sample?
A. 60g
B. 70g
C. 80g
D. 90g
Question 11
A rock sample has a density of 2.5 g/cm3. If the sample weighs 50 g, what is its volume?
A. 20 cm3
B. 25 cm3
C. 30 cm3
D. 35 cm3
Question 12
The Earth's rotation causes the following phenomenon:
A. The Coriolis effect
B. The Foucault pendulum
C. The precession of the equinoxes
D. The nutation of the Earth's axis
Question 13
The concept of 'carrying capacity' in population studies refers to the maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can sustainably support. Which of the following factors is NOT a determinant of carrying capacity?
A. Availability of food and water
B. Predation and disease
C. Climate and temperature
D. Technological advancements
Question 14
A river with a discharge of 100 m3/s has a sediment load of 10 kg/s. If the river flows for 24 hours a day, what is the total amount of sediment transported by the river in a year?
A. 2,592,000 kg
B. 2,592,000 kg
C. 2,592,000 kg
D. 2,592,000 kg
Question 15
The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is characterized by a complex network of rivers and creeks. What is the primary reason for this complex network?
A. Tectonic activity
B. Weathering and erosion
C. Human activities
D. Glacial activity

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