POST UTME JOSEPH AYO BABALOLA UNIVERSITY 2021 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
A soil profile is characterized by a distinct B-horizon. What is the primary process responsible for the formation of this horizon?
Correct A. Leaching
B. Weathering
C. Erosion
D. Deposition

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
A company is considering the establishment of a new manufacturing facility in a region with an abundance of natural resources. What economic principle should guide the decision-making process?
A. Comparative Advantage
Correct B. Opportunity Cost
C. Economies of Scale
D. Resource Curse

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3
A map shows a region with a high concentration of agricultural land use. What type of climate is likely to support this land use pattern?
Correct A. Tropical Savanna
B. Temperate Grassland
C. Desert
D. Temperate Rainforest

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
A diagram shows a simple titration setup. What is the purpose of the burette in this setup?
Correct A. To measure the volume of the titrant
B. To measure the volume of the analyte
C. To mix the titrant and analyte
D. To separate the titrant and analyte

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
A company is considering the establishment of a new manufacturing facility in a region with a high level of environmental degradation. What environmental principle should guide the decision-making process?
A. Polluter Pays Principle
Correct B. Precautionary Principle
C. Sustainable Development
D. Environmental Impact Assessment

Correct Answer: B

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Question 6
The process of soil formation through the weathering of rocks is known as _______.
A. Erosion
B. Weathering
C. Soilification
Correct D. Pedogenesis

Correct Answer: D

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Question 7
A diagram of a river's longitudinal profile is shown below. Which of the following is a characteristic of the river's behavior in the upper reaches?
A. The river flows rapidly
B. The river flows slowly
Correct C. The river has a steep gradient
D. The river has a gentle gradient

Correct Answer: C

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Question 8
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a deltaic deposit. Which of the following is a characteristic of the deposit?
Correct A. The deposit is composed of sand and silt
B. The deposit is composed of clay and silt
C. The deposit is composed of sand and gravel
D. The deposit is composed of clay and gravel

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
A diagram of a factory's production process is shown below. Which of the following is a characteristic of the factory's production process?
Correct A. The factory produces a high volume of goods
B. The factory produces a low volume of goods
C. The factory uses a high level of automation
D. The factory uses a low level of automation

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
A diagram of a city's transportation network is shown below. Which of the following is a characteristic of the city's transportation network?
Correct A. The city has a high level of connectivity
B. The city has a low level of connectivity
C. The city has a high level of accessibility
D. The city has a low level of accessibility

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
What is the primary factor controlling the formation of the Benue Trough in Nigeria?
A. Tectonic activity
B. Volcanic activity
C. Weathering and erosion
Correct D. Plate tectonics

Correct Answer: D

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Question 12
What is the main economic activity in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria?
A. Agriculture
B. Mining
Correct C. Oil and gas production
D. Tourism

Correct Answer: C

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Question 13
What is the name of the soil type found in the savannas of Nigeria?
Correct A. Alfisol
B. Ultisol
C. Oxisol
D. Entisol

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
What is the primary land-forming process responsible for the formation of the Jos Plateau?
A. Volcanic activity
Correct B. Weathering and erosion
C. Tectonic activity
D. Glacial activity

Correct Answer: B

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Question 15
What is the main economic resource found in the Chad Basin region of Nigeria?
Correct A. Oil and gas
B. Coal
C. Iron ore
D. Gold

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
The process of plate tectonics that results in the formation of mountains is known as _______.
A. Volcanism
B. Weathering
Correct C. Orogenesis
D. Erosion

Correct Answer: C

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Question 17
The Earth's atmosphere is composed of approximately _______% oxygen.
Correct A. 20%
B. 30%
C. 40%
D. 50%

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
The climate of a region is primarily influenced by its _______.
A. Latitude
B. Altitude
C. Proximity to the ocean
Correct D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

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Question 19
The population growth rate of a country is influenced by its _______.
A. Birth rate
B. Death rate
C. Net migration rate
Correct D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

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Question 20
The economic activity of a country is influenced by its _______.
A. Natural resources
B. Human resources
C. Infrastructure
Correct D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

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Question 21
The concept of 'threshold effect' in population studies refers to the idea that a certain level of environmental degradation must be reached before it has a significant impact on population growth. Which of the following best describes the threshold effect?
A. The point at which population growth begins to slow down due to environmental degradation
Correct B. The level of environmental degradation at which population growth becomes unsustainable
C. The point at which population growth begins to accelerate due to environmental degradation
D. The level of environmental degradation at which population growth becomes stable

Correct Answer: B

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Question 22
A city with a population of 500,000 has a growth rate of 2% per annum. If the city's carrying capacity is 1,000,000, what is the city's population after 10 years?
A. 750,000
B. 625,000
Correct C. 937,500
D. 1,000,000

Correct Answer: C

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Question 23
A rock sample has a density of 2.5 g/cm^3. If the sample has a volume of 10 cm^3, what is its mass?
A. 25 g
B. 20 g
Correct C. 22.5 g
D. 30 g

Correct Answer: C

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Question 24
A company is planning to build a new factory in a rural area. The factory will produce 100,000 tons of waste per year. If the waste is disposed of in a landfill, what is the total area of the landfill required to store the waste for 10 years?
A. 10,000 m^2
B. 50,000 m^2
C. 100,000 m^2
Correct D. 200,000 m^2

Correct Answer: D

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Question 25
A river has a discharge of 100 m^3/s. If the river flows for 10 hours per day, what is the total volume of water discharged per day?
A. 100,000 m^3
B. 500,000 m^3
Correct C. 1,000,000 m^3
D. 2,000,000 m^3

Correct Answer: C

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