POST UTME BSU 2025 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
What is the primary factor that determines the rate of soil erosion in a given area?
A. Topography of the land
B. Climate and weather patterns
C. Soil type and composition
D. Land use and management practices
Question 2
A company is considering investing in a new industry in Nigeria. What economic factor should they consider when evaluating the potential risks and benefits of this investment?
A. Market demand and competition
B. Government policies and regulations
C. Availability of natural resources
D. Labor costs and productivity
Question 3
In the context of soil formation, what is the primary role of weathering in the breakdown of rocks?
A. Mechanical breakdown of rocks into smaller fragments
B. Chemical alteration of rocks through the action of acids and bases
C. Biological activity that breaks down rocks into nutrient-rich soil
D. Physical erosion of rocks through the action of wind and water
Question 4
The diagram below shows a typical example of a map scale. Which of the following types of map scale is characterized by a fixed ratio between the distance on the map and the actual distance on the ground?
A. Representative fraction
B. Bar scale
C. Verbal scale
D. Graphic scale
Question 5
The diagram below shows a soil profile. What is the name of the layer labeled 'B'?
A. Topsoil
B. Subsoil
C. Regolith
D. Bedrock
Question 6
The diagram below shows a typical example of a river delta. Which of the following types of landforms is NOT typically found in this type of delta?
A. Barrier island
B. Deltaic sediments
C. Estuary
D. Tidal flat
Question 7
What is the primary economic activity that drives the growth of urban settlements in Nigeria?
A. Agriculture
B. Mining
C. Manufacturing
D. Services
Question 8
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is most likely to be formed by the erosive action of the river?
A. A meandering river
B. A valley
C. A delta
D. A waterfall
Question 9
What is the name of the geological process that shapes the landscape of Nigeria through the movement of tectonic plates?
A. Plate Tectonics
B. Weathering
C. Erosion
D. Deposition
Question 10
The concept of 'urban sprawl' is often associated with the rapid growth of cities in developing countries. What is the primary cause of urban sprawl in these regions?
A. Rapid population growth
B. Lack of urban planning
C. Inadequate transportation infrastructure
D. Economic inequality
Question 11
A researcher is studying the impact of climate change on agricultural productivity in Nigeria. What type of data analysis would be most appropriate for this study?
A. Regression analysis
B. Time series analysis
C. Spatial analysis
D. Survey analysis
Question 12
A diagram of a cross-section of a river valley is shown below. What type of landform is labeled 'A'?
A. A meander
B. A oxbow lake
C. A delta
D. A waterfall
Question 13
The process of soil formation involves the interaction of various factors, including climate, topography, and vegetation. Which of the following is NOT a primary factor in soil formation?
A. Climate
B. Topography
C. Vegetation
D. Human activity
Question 14
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. Physical weathering
D. Biological weathering
Question 15
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is most likely to be formed by the erosive action of the river?
A. A meandering river
B. A valley
C. A delta
D. A waterfall

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