POST UTME BABCOCK UNIVERSITY 2019 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The internal land-forming process that involves the movement of rocks and soil by gravity is known as:
A. Weathering
B. Erosion
C. Deposition
D. Landslides
Question 2
The map below shows the distribution of major rock types in Nigeria. Identify the region where gneiss is most commonly found.
A. The Jos Plateau
B. The Benue Trough
C. The Niger Delta
D. The Chad Basin
Question 3
The diagram below shows the relationship between the price of a commodity and the quantity demanded. Identify the point at which the quantity demanded is maximized.
A. Point A
B. Point B
C. Point C
D. Point D
Question 4
A diagram of a cross-section of the Earth's crust showing the different layers is provided below. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the crust?
A. It is composed of rocks and minerals
B. It is broken into several large plates
C. It is the outermost layer of the Earth
D. It is a solid, rigid layer
Question 5
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
B. Gall-Peters projection
C. Robinson projection
D. Azimuthal equidistant projection
Question 6
A country's economic development is influenced by its natural resources. Which of the following natural resources is most likely to contribute to a country's economic growth?
A. Coal
B. Oil
C. Natural gas
D. Iron ore
Question 7
A company's environmental impact is influenced by its production processes. Which of the following production processes is most likely to contribute to environmental degradation?
A. Manufacturing
B. Mining
C. Agriculture
D. Construction
Question 8
The Jos Plateau is a region of Nigeria known for its rich mineral resources. What is the primary mineral resource found in the region?
A. Coal
B. Iron Ore
C. Copper
D. Gold
Question 9
A rock cycle is the process by which rocks are formed, transformed, and destroyed. Which of the following processes is responsible for the formation of igneous rocks?
A. Metamorphism
B. Weathering
C. Plate tectonics
D. Magma cooling
Question 10
In the context of soil formation, what is the primary role of the B horizon in the soil profile?
A. To store water and nutrients
B. To act as a barrier to root growth
C. To facilitate the downward movement of water
D. To accumulate organic matter
Question 11
A diagram of a river profile showing the different stages of erosion is provided below. Which of the following stages is NOT a characteristic of the river profile?
A. Young stage
B. Mature stage
C. Old stage
D. Stage of deposition
Question 12
The Ogun River is a major river in Nigeria that flows through the Ogun State. What is the primary economic activity that occurs along the river?
A. Agriculture
B. Mining
C. Manufacturing
D. Tourism
Question 13
The soil formation process that involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller particles is known as:
A. Weathering
B. Erosion
C. Deposition
D. Leaching
Question 14
The diagram below shows the relationship between the price of a commodity and the quantity supplied. Identify the point at which the quantity supplied is maximized.
A. Point A
B. Point B
C. Point C
D. Point D
Question 15
A river's discharge is affected by its slope, which is influenced by the resistance offered by the riverbed. Which of the following factors would most likely increase the river's discharge?
A. An increase in the river's slope
B. A decrease in the river's slope
C. An increase in the river's width
D. A decrease in the river's depth

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