POST UTME BABCOCK UNIVERSITY 2017 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
In a population pyramid, what is the significance of the base of the pyramid?
A. It represents the number of people in the working age group.
Correct B. It represents the number of people in the dependent age group.
C. It represents the number of people in the reproductive age group.
D. It represents the number of people in the elderly age group.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2
A river has a discharge of 1000 m3/s and a velocity of 2 m/s. What is the cross-sectional area of the river?
A. 50 m2
Correct B. 100 m2
C. 200 m2
D. 500 m2

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3
A landscape has a slope of 10°. What is the tangent of the slope?
Correct A. 0.1763
B. 0.3420
C. 0.5000
D. 0.7071

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
A soil has a pH of 6.5. What is the concentration of hydrogen ions in the soil?
Correct A. 10^(-6.5) M
B. 10^(-7.5) M
C. 10^(-8.5) M
D. 10^(-9.5) M

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
A population has a growth rate of 2% per annum. What is the doubling time of the population?
A. 35 years
Correct B. 50 years
C. 70 years
D. 100 years

Correct Answer: B

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Question 6
The Earth's rotation causes the apparent shift of the position of a star in the sky due to the planet's movement. What is the term for this phenomenon?
A. Refraction
B. Aberration
Correct C. Parallax
D. Scintillation

Correct Answer: C

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Question 7
The diagram below shows the distribution of vegetation in Nigeria. Which of the following regions is characterized by the savanna type of vegetation?
A. Sahel region
B. Guinea savanna
Correct C. Sudan savanna
D. Mangrove swamp

Correct Answer: C

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Question 8
The diagram below shows the process of soil formation. What is the term for the movement of soil particles down a slope due to gravity?
A. Weathering
Correct B. Erosion
C. Deposition
D. Plate tectonics

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9
The diagram below shows the population growth curve of a city. What is the term for the rate of change of population with respect to time?
A. Birth rate
B. Death rate
Correct C. Population growth rate
D. Migration rate

Correct Answer: C

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Question 10
The diagram below shows the distribution of population in Nigeria. Which of the following regions has the highest population density?
A. North-central region
Correct B. South-west region
C. North-east region
D. South-east region

Correct Answer: B

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Question 11
The process of plate tectonics that results in the formation of mountains is known as _______.
Correct A. Folding
B. Volcanism
C. Weathering
D. Erosion

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river delta. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of this type of landform?
Correct A. High relief
B. Low relief
C. Flat terrain
D. Uplifted terrain

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
The diagram below shows a graph of population growth over time. What is the name of the stage in the demographic transition model where population growth is rapid?
A. Stage 1
B. Stage 2
Correct C. Stage 3
D. Stage 4

Correct Answer: C

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Question 14
The process of plate tectonics that results in the formation of volcanoes is known as _______.
Correct A. Subduction
B. Continental rifting
C. Volcanism
D. Weathering

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a mountain range. Which of the following is a characteristic of this type of landform?
Correct A. High relief
B. Low relief
C. Flat terrain
D. Uplifted terrain

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is characterized by a unique combination of physical and economic features. Which of the following is NOT a primary reason for the region's high population density?
A. Access to fertile soil for agriculture
B. Availability of natural resources such as oil and gas
C. Proximity to urban centers and economic opportunities
Correct D. Harsh climate conditions and limited infrastructure

Correct Answer: D

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Question 17
The formation of the Benue Trough in Nigeria is primarily due to which of the following geological processes?
A. Volcanic activity
Correct B. Tectonic plate movement
C. Weathering and erosion
D. Plateau uplift

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18
The economic activities in the Niger Delta region are primarily driven by the extraction of which of the following natural resources?
Correct A. Oil and gas
B. Timber and forest products
C. Fisheries and aquaculture
D. Agriculture and livestock

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
The Niger Delta region is characterized by a unique combination of physical and economic features. Which of the following is a primary reason for the region's high population density?
A. Access to fertile soil for agriculture
B. Availability of natural resources such as oil and gas
Correct C. Proximity to urban centers and economic opportunities
D. Harsh climate conditions and limited infrastructure

Correct Answer: C

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Question 20
The formation of the Benue Trough in Nigeria is primarily due to which of the following geological processes?
A. Volcanic activity
Correct B. Tectonic plate movement
C. Weathering and erosion
D. Plateau uplift

Correct Answer: B

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Question 21
The savannas of West Africa are characterized by a distinct dry season and a wet season. What is the primary reason for this seasonal variation?
A. High pressure systems
B. Low pressure systems
C. Trade winds
Correct D. Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ)

Correct Answer: D

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Question 22
A map shows a river flowing through a valley. What type of landform is this?
A. Upland
B. Lowland
Correct C. Valley
D. Plateau

Correct Answer: C

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Question 23
The Earth's rotation causes the Coriolis effect, which in turn affects the formation of high and low pressure systems. What is the primary effect of the Coriolis effect on these systems?
A. High pressure systems move towards the equator
B. Low pressure systems move towards the poles
Correct C. High pressure systems move towards the poles
D. Low pressure systems move towards the equator

Correct Answer: C

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Question 24
The Niger Delta is a major sedimentary basin in West Africa. What is the primary source of sediment for this basin?
A. Volcanic eruptions
Correct B. Weathering and erosion
C. Glacial activity
D. Human activities

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25
The Ogun River is a major river in southwestern Nigeria. What is the primary reason for its meandering course?
A. High water velocity
Correct B. Low water velocity
C. High sediment load
D. Low sediment load

Correct Answer: B

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