POST UTME AFE BABALOLA UNIVERSITY 2021 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
Correct B. Chemical weathering
C. Physical weathering
D. Biological weathering

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2
The Earth's rotation causes the Coriolis effect, which results in the deflection of moving objects to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and to the left in the Southern Hemisphere. This effect is most pronounced in which of the following regions?
A. The equatorial region
B. The polar region
Correct C. The mid-latitudes
D. The tropics

Correct Answer: C

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Question 3
The diagram below shows the structure of a typical tropical rainforest ecosystem. Which of the following species is most likely to be found in the emergent layer?
A. A tall, thin tree with a broad canopy
B. A short, shrub-like plant
Correct C. A large, broad-leaved tree
D. A vine with tendrils

Correct Answer: C

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Question 4
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
Correct C. A distributary channel
D. A tidal flat

Correct Answer: C

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Question 5
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
Correct C. A rocky shoreline
D. A muddy delta

Correct Answer: C

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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 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 7
A company that specializes in the production of textiles has a factory located in a region with an abundance of cotton. The company's main product is cotton fabric, which is sold to various clothing manufacturers. This is an example of:
A. Raw material extraction
Correct B. Manufacturing
C. Processing
D. Distribution

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8
The Earth's rotation causes the Coriolis effect, which leads to the formation of:
A. Trade winds
B. Westerlies
C. Jet stream
Correct D. Ocean currents

Correct Answer: D

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Question 9
The process of deforestation can lead to the loss of biodiversity, soil erosion, and the release of greenhouse gases. This is an example of:
Correct A. Environmental degradation
B. Climate change
C. Sustainable development
D. Economic growth

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
The population of a city is growing at a rate of 3% per annum. If the current population is 100,000, what will be the population after 5 years?
A. 125,000
B. 130,000
Correct C. 135,000
D. 140,000

Correct Answer: C

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Question 11
The process of soil formation is influenced by which of the following factors?
A. Climate
B. Topography
C. Vegetation
Correct D. Parent material

Correct Answer: D

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Question 12
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
Correct D. Canyon

Correct Answer: D

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Question 13
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between temperature and precipitation. Which of the following conclusions can be drawn from the graph?
A. There is a direct relationship between temperature and precipitation.
Correct B. There is an inverse relationship between temperature and precipitation.
C. There is no relationship between temperature and precipitation.
D. The relationship between temperature and precipitation is non-linear.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14
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
Correct D. Ship

Correct Answer: D

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Question 15
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a mountain range. Which of the following landforms is NOT a result of tectonic activity?
A. Fold
B. Fault
C. Volcano
Correct D. Canyon

Correct Answer: D

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Question 16
The process of soil formation involves the interaction of several factors, including climate, topography, and vegetation. Which of the following is NOT a primary factor in soil formation?
A. Climate
B. Topography
C. Vegetation
Correct D. Geology

Correct Answer: D

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Question 17
A river's gradient is the rate at which its elevation changes over a given distance. Which of the following is a factor that affects a river's gradient?
A. Slope of the surrounding terrain
B. Volume of water flowing through the river
C. Elevation of the river's source
Correct D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

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Question 18
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
Correct D. Economic growth

Correct Answer: D

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Question 19
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
Correct D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

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Question 20
A soil's pH level is a measure of its acidity or alkalinity. Which of the following is a factor that affects a soil's pH level?
A. Climate
B. Topography
C. Vegetation
Correct D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

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Question 21
In the context of Economic Geography, what is the primary factor that determines the location of a manufacturing industry?
Correct A. Transportation costs
B. Labor costs
C. Raw material costs
D. Market demand

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
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
Correct B. The Cross River Valley
C. The Adamawa Plateau
D. The Jos Plateau

Correct Answer: B

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Question 23
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.
Correct A. ( S = 10 + 5 + 3 )
B. ( S = 5 + 10 + 3 )
C. ( S = 10 + 3 + 5 )
D. ( S = 3 + 10 + 5 )

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24
The diagram below shows the cross-section of a river. Which of the following features is characteristic of a meandering river?
A. A straight course
Correct B. A meandering course
C. A braided course
D. A deltaic course

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25
Using the concept of plate tectonics, explain the formation of the Benue Trough in Nigeria.
A. The Benue Trough was formed as a result of the collision between the African and Eurasian plates.
Correct B. The Benue Trough was formed as a result of the rifting of the African plate.
C. The Benue Trough was formed as a result of the subduction of the African plate.
D. The Benue Trough was formed as a result of the volcanic activity of the African plate.

Correct Answer: B

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