POST UTME AFE BABALOLA UNIVERSITY 2021 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The diagram below shows a typical example of a glacial lake. Which of the following features is most likely to be found in the lake's shoreline?
A. A steep cliff
B. A sandy beach
C. A rocky shoreline
D. A muddy delta
Question 2
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river delta. Which of the following features is most likely to be found in the distributary channels?
A. A sandbar
B. A mudflat
C. A distributary channel
D. A tidal flat
Question 3
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 4
The Earth's atmosphere is composed of 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, and 1% other gases. What is the approximate percentage of oxygen in the Earth's atmosphere?
A. 20%
B. 21%
C. 22%
D. 23%
Question 5
The Benue Trough is a major geological feature of Nigeria. Which of the following is a characteristic of the rocks found in this region?
A. They are primarily composed of sandstone and shale
B. They are rich in oil and gas deposits
C. They are primarily composed of granite and basalt
D. They are primarily composed of limestone and dolomite
Question 6
The diagram below shows the distribution of vegetation belts in Nigeria. Which of the following regions is characterized by a tropical rainforest?
A. The Niger Delta
B. The Cross River Valley
C. The Adamawa Plateau
D. The Jos Plateau
Question 7
The diagram below shows a map of a city's transportation network. Which of the following modes of transportation is NOT shown on the map?
A. Bus
B. Train
C. Airport
D. Ship
Question 8
Using the formula for soil formation, ( S = C + O + P ), where ( S ) is the total soil formation, ( C ) is the climate factor, ( O ) is the organism factor, and ( P ) is the parent material factor, calculate the total soil formation for a given climate, organism, and parent material.
A. ( S = 10 + 5 + 3 )
B. ( S = 5 + 10 + 3 )
C. ( S = 10 + 3 + 5 )
D. ( S = 3 + 10 + 5 )
Question 9
The process of soil formation is influenced by which of the following factors?
A. Climate
B. Topography
C. Vegetation
D. Parent material
Question 10
The Niger River is the longest river in Nigeria. Which of the following is a major challenge facing the management of this river?
A. Sedimentation and erosion of the riverbanks
B. Pollution from industrial and agricultural activities
C. Over-extraction of water for irrigation and other purposes
D. A combination of the above factors
Question 11
A diagram of the Niger River shows a meandering course with numerous oxbow lakes. What is the primary process responsible for this feature?
A. Meandering due to changes in river course
B. Cutting through hard rock
C. Formation of oxbow lakes due to meandering
D. Erosion of riverbanks due to high water levels
Question 12
A population's growth rate is influenced by several factors, including birth rate, death rate, and migration. Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects a population's growth rate?
A. Birth rate
B. Death rate
C. Migration
D. Economic growth
Question 13
A rock's texture is determined by its mineral composition and the size and shape of its mineral grains. Which of the following is a type of rock texture?
A. Phaneritic
B. Porphyritic
C. Glassy
D. All of the above
Question 14
The diagram below shows a simple economic model. What is the relationship between the supply curve and the demand curve?
A. The supply curve is above the demand curve
B. The demand curve is above the supply curve
C. The supply curve is below the demand curve
D. The supply curve is equal to the demand curve
Question 15
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT a result of fluvial erosion?
A. Delta
B. Oxbow lake
C. Meander
D. Canyon

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