POST UTME JOSEPH AYO BABALOLA UNIVERSITY 2023 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
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
Correct C. Physical weathering
D. Biological weathering

Correct Answer: C

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Question 2
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT a characteristic of the valley?
A. Meandering river
B. U-shaped valley
C. Floodplain
Correct D. Mountain range

Correct Answer: D

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Question 3
The diagram below shows a simple harmonic motion. What is the amplitude of the motion?
A. 2 cm
Correct B. 4 cm
C. 6 cm
D. 8 cm

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4
The diagram below shows a simple circuit. What is the current flowing through the circuit?
A. 2 A
B. 4 A
Correct C. 6 A
D. 8 A

Correct Answer: C

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Question 5
The diagram below shows a simple graph. What is the slope of the line?
A. 2
Correct B. 4
C. 6
D. 8

Correct Answer: B

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Question 6
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 is a key factor that influences carrying capacity?
Correct A. Availability of food resources
B. Quality of water resources
C. Climate and temperature
D. Land use patterns

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
In the context of climate and vegetation belts, which of the following is a characteristic of the tropical rainforest biome?
Correct A. High levels of precipitation throughout the year
B. Diverse range of plant and animal species
C. Seasonal drought
D. Cold winters

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
The concept of 'sustainable development' in environmental management refers to the ability of a system to maintain its ecological integrity while meeting the needs of its inhabitants. Which of the following is a key principle of sustainable development?
A. The precautionary principle
B. The polluter pays principle
Correct C. The principle of intergenerational equity
D. The principle of environmental justice

Correct Answer: C

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Question 9
In the context of map reading and interpretation, which of the following is a type of map projection that preserves angles and shapes?
Correct A. Conic projection
B. Cylindrical projection
C. Azimuthal projection
D. Gnomonic projection

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
The concept of 'resource depletion' in economic geography refers to the exhaustion of a natural resource due to overexploitation. Which of the following is a type of resource that is often subject to depletion?
A. Renewable resource
Correct B. Non-renewable resource
C. Finite resource
D. Infinite resource

Correct Answer: B

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Question 11
A map of the Niger Delta region shows a series of distributaries and distributary channels. What is the primary reason for the formation of these distributaries?
A. Tectonic activity
B. River piracy
Correct C. Deltaic processes
D. Sea level changes

Correct Answer: C

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Question 12
A population pyramid for a country in West Africa shows a high percentage of people in the working-age group. What is the most likely reason for this?
A. High fertility rate
Correct B. Low mortality rate
C. High life expectancy
D. Low population growth rate

Correct Answer: B

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Question 13
A diagram of the soil profile of a tropical rainforest region shows a thick layer of laterite. What is the primary reason for the formation of this laterite?
Correct A. Weathering of rocks
B. Erosion of soil
C. Deposition of sediments
D. Chemical alteration of soil

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
A graph showing the relationship between temperature and precipitation in a savanna region shows a positive correlation. What is the most likely reason for this?
A. Increased evaporation
B. Higher atmospheric pressure
Correct C. Warmer air can hold more moisture
D. Decreased cloud cover

Correct Answer: C

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Question 15
A map of the Niger Delta region shows a series of distributaries and distributary channels. What is the primary reason for the formation of these distributaries?
A. Tectonic activity
B. River piracy
Correct C. Deltaic processes
D. Sea level changes

Correct Answer: C

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Question 16
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Identify the type of landform that would form at point X, given that the river has been eroding the valley for thousands of years.
Correct A. A meander
B. A waterfall
C. A delta
D. A canyon

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
A population of 1000 individuals is growing at a rate of 10% per annum. If the population is currently 1200, what was the population 5 years ago?
A. 800
B. 900
Correct C. 1000
D. 1100

Correct Answer: C

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Question 18
The diagram below shows a map of a city with a grid system. If the distance between two consecutive grid lines is 1 km, what is the distance between the city center and the point labeled A?
A. 2 km
B. 3 km
Correct C. 4 km
D. 5 km

Correct Answer: C

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Question 19
The Earth's atmosphere is composed of 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, and 1% other gases. If a sample of air contains 0.5 kg of nitrogen, what is the total mass of the sample?
A. 0.6 kg
B. 0.7 kg
Correct C. 0.8 kg
D. 0.9 kg

Correct Answer: C

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Question 20
The diagram below shows a simple harmonic motion graph. Identify the amplitude of the motion.
A. 2 m
Correct B. 3 m
C. 4 m
D. 5 m

Correct Answer: B

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Question 21
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 is a key factor that influences carrying capacity?
Correct A. Availability of resources
B. Environmental degradation
C. Technological advancements
D. Demographic changes

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
A map projection is a way of representing the Earth's surface on a flat surface. Which of the following map projections is known for preserving angles and shapes?
A. Mercator projection
Correct B. Gall-Peters projection
C. Robinson projection
D. Azimuthal equidistant projection

Correct Answer: B

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Question 23
The process of plate tectonics involves the movement of the Earth's lithosphere. Which of the following is a type of plate boundary?
A. Divergent boundary
B. Convergent boundary
C. Transform boundary
Correct D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

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Question 24
The concept of 'sustainable development' refers to meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Which of the following is a key principle of sustainable development?
A. Economic growth at all costs
B. Environmental protection at the expense of economic growth
Correct C. Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations
D. Reducing poverty and inequality

Correct Answer: C

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Question 25
The process of urbanization involves the growth and development of cities. Which of the following is a characteristic of urbanization?
A. Rural-urban migration
B. Increased economic growth
C. Improved living standards
Correct D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

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