POST UTME JOSEPH AYO BABALOLA UNIVERSITY 2022 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
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. Volcanic activity
Correct C. River erosion and deposition
D. Sea level rise

Correct Answer: C

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Question 2
A map of Nigeria shows the following vegetation zones: Guinea savanna, Sudan savanna, and Sahel. What is the primary factor that determines the type of vegetation in each zone?
A. Temperature
Correct B. Precipitation
C. Altitude
D. Soil type

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3
The following diagram shows a cross-section of the Benue Trough. What is the primary reason for the formation of this trough?
Correct A. Tectonic activity
B. Volcanic activity
C. Weathering and erosion
D. Plate movement

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
The following table shows the population growth rate of Nigeria from 1980 to 2020. What is the primary reason for the rapid population growth?
Correct A. High birth rate
B. Low death rate
C. High immigration rate
D. High emigration rate

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
The following diagram shows a map of Nigeria's soil types. What is the primary reason for the formation of the Alfisol soil type?
A. Weathering and erosion
Correct B. Deposition and sedimentation
C. Tectonic activity
D. Plate movement

Correct Answer: B

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Question 6
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 cracks is known as:
A. Mechanical Weathering
B. Chemical Weathering
Correct C. Physical Weathering
D. Biological Weathering

Correct Answer: C

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Question 7
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT typically found in this type of valley?
Correct A. Delta
B. Oxbow Lake
C. Floodplain
D. Meander

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
The population of a city is increasing at a rate of 5% per annum. If the current population is 100,000, what will be the population after 2 years?
A. 110,000
B. 115,000
C. 120,000
Correct D. 125,000

Correct Answer: D

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Question 9
The diagram below shows a map of Nigeria's major rivers. Which of the following rivers is NOT a major river in Nigeria?
A. Niger River
B. Benue River
C. Kaduna River
Correct D. Osun River

Correct Answer: D

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Question 10
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between the amount of rainfall and the number of days with rainfall in a given year. What is the average amount of rainfall per day?
A. 10 mm
Correct B. 20 mm
C. 30 mm
D. 40 mm

Correct Answer: B

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Question 11
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
Correct B. Weathering and erosion
C. Human activities
D. Geological structure

Correct Answer: B

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Question 12
The Benue Trough is a major geological feature in Nigeria. What type of rocks are primarily found in this region?
A. Igneous rocks
Correct B. Sedimentary rocks
C. Metamorphic rocks
D. Volcanic rocks

Correct Answer: B

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Question 13
The Jos Plateau is a region of Nigeria known for its unique landforms. What is the primary reason for the formation of these landforms?
A. Volcanic activity
Correct B. Weathering and erosion
C. Tectonic activity
D. Human activities

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14
The Niger River is a major river in Nigeria. What is the primary reason for the river's sediment load?
Correct A. Weathering and erosion
B. Human activities
C. Tectonic activity
D. Geological structure

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
The Ogun River is a major river in Nigeria. What is the primary reason for the river's water quality?
Correct A. Human activities
B. Weathering and erosion
C. Tectonic activity
D. Geological structure

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
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
Correct A. Mechanical weathering
B. Chemical weathering
C. Physical weathering
D. Biological weathering

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
The Earth's rotation causes the following phenomenon
Correct A. The Coriolis effect
B. The Foucault pendulum
C. The precession of the equinoxes
D. The nutation of the Earth's axis

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
The following diagram shows a cross-section of a soil profile. What is the name of the layer marked 'A'?
Correct A. Topsoil
B. Subsoil
C. Regolith
D. Bedrock

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
The following graph shows the relationship between the price of a commodity and the quantity demanded. What is the name of the curve marked 'A'?
Correct A. Law of demand
B. Law of supply
C. Equilibrium curve
D. Isoquant curve

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20
The following diagram shows a cross-section of a river valley. What is the name of the feature marked 'A'?
Correct A. Meander
B. Oxbow lake
C. Delta
D. Floodplain

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is characterized by a complex network of rivers and creeks. Which of the following is a major factor contributing to the high level of sedimentation in this region?
A. High rainfall and runoff from surrounding hills
B. Human activities such as deforestation and sand mining
Correct C. Natural sedimentation processes such as erosion and deposition
D. Tectonic activity and subsidence

Correct Answer: C

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Question 22
The Jos Plateau is a region of Nigeria known for its rich mineral resources. Which of the following minerals is NOT found in significant quantities in this region?
Correct A. Copper
B. Iron ore
C. Gold
D. Lead

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
The population of Nigeria is projected to reach 440 million by 2050. What is the estimated annual growth rate of the population?
A. 2.5%
Correct B. 3.5%
C. 4.5%
D. 5.5%

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24
The Niger River is the longest river in West Africa and flows through several countries, including Nigeria. What is the approximate distance from the source of the Niger River to its mouth?
Correct A. 4,100 km
B. 4,500 km
C. 5,000 km
D. 5,500 km

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
The Jos Plateau is a region of Nigeria known for its rich mineral resources. Which of the following is a major environmental concern in this region?
Correct A. Deforestation and soil erosion
B. Water pollution and scarcity
C. Air pollution and climate change
D. Land degradation and desertification

Correct Answer: A

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