Practice Post UTME JOSEPH AYO BABALOLA UNIVERSITY geography 2018 Past Questions

Question 1

The diagram below shows the different stages of the water cycle. Which of the following is a correct description of the process?

A. Water evaporates from the surface of the Earth and condenses into clouds

B. Water condenses into clouds and then evaporates back into the atmosphere

C. Water precipitates from the atmosphere and then evaporates back into the atmosphere

D. Water evaporates from the atmosphere and then precipitates back onto the surface of the Earth

Question 2

A population of 10,000 people is growing at a rate of 5% per annum. If the population is currently distributed evenly across a 100 km x 100 km area, what is the population density in people per square kilometer?

A. 100 people/km^2

B. 500 people/km^2

C. 1,000 people/km^2

D. 5,000 people/km^2

Question 3

The Earth's rotation causes the Coriolis effect, which results in the deflection of moving objects on the Earth's surface. What is the direction of deflection of a low-pressure system in the Northern Hemisphere?

A. To the right

B. To the left

C. No deflection

D. Deflection varies with latitude

Question 4

A city is experiencing rapid population growth, leading to an increase in the demand for housing. Which of the following types of housing development would be most suitable for the city?

A. High-density housing

B. Low-density housing

C. Mixed-use development

D. Greenfield development

Question 5

A company is planning to establish a new factory in a rural area. The factory will produce textiles and will require a large amount of water for processing. Which of the following types of water treatment would be most suitable for the factory?

A. Reverse osmosis

B. Distillation

C. Filtration

D. Boiling

Question 6

A farmer is planning to cultivate a new crop on a piece of land. The land has a slope of 10% and a soil type of clay loam. Which of the following types of crops would be most suitable for the land?

A. Wheat

B. Corn

C. Soybeans

D. Potatoes

Question 7

The soil formation process that involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller particles through the action of living organisms is known as:

A. Mechanical weathering

B. Chemical weathering

C. Biological weathering

D. Erosion

Question 8

A company is considering investing in a new project that will require an initial investment of ₦10 million and will generate an annual profit of ₦2 million for the next 5 years. What is the net present value (NPV) of the project?

A. ₦5 million

B. ₦10 million

C. ₦15 million

D. ₦20 million

Question 9

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. Freeze-thaw weathering

D. Abrasion

Question 10

A company is planning to establish a new factory in a rural area. The factory will produce textiles and will require a large amount of water for processing. Which of the following types of land use would be most suitable for the factory?

A. Agricultural land

B. Forest land

C. Wetland

D. Desert land

Question 11

A soil erosion study in a rural area reveals that the soil is being eroded at a rate of 1 cm/year. If the soil depth is currently 10 cm, how many years will it take for the soil to be completely eroded?

A. 5 years

B. 10 years

C. 20 years

D. 50 years

Question 12

The diagram below shows the cross-section of a river. What is the name of the landform formed by the erosion of the river?

A. Meander

B. Oxbow Lake

C. Delta

D. Canyon

Question 13

The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between temperature and atmospheric pressure. What is the likely outcome of a sudden increase in temperature?

A. A decrease in atmospheric pressure

B. An increase in atmospheric pressure

C. No change in atmospheric pressure

D. A decrease in temperature

Question 14

A population of 50,000 people is growing at a rate of 10% per annum. If the population is currently distributed evenly across a 50 km x 50 km area, what is the population density in people per square kilometer?

A. 1,000 people/km^2

B. 5,000 people/km^2

C. 10,000 people/km^2

D. 50,000 people/km^2

Question 15

The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between temperature and precipitation in a tropical region. Which of the following statements is NOT supported by the data?

A. There is a direct relationship between temperature and precipitation.

B. There is an inverse relationship between temperature and precipitation.

C. The relationship between temperature and precipitation is linear.

D. The relationship between temperature and precipitation is non-linear.

POST UTME JOSEPH AYO BABALOLA UNIVERSITY 2018 Geography | Objective

Master the Exam!

Help others prepare! Share this practice hub: