POST UTME BABCOCK UNIVERSITY 2020 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river delta. Which of the following is a characteristic of the delta?
A. It is a type of alluvial deposit
B. It is a type of coastal erosion feature
C. It is a type of sedimentary rock
D. It is a type of glacial feature
Question 2
What is the primary factor that determines the distribution of population density in a region?
A. Accessibility to resources
B. Climate and geography
C. Economic opportunities
D. Cultural and social factors
Question 3
A river's discharge is affected by its slope, which is influenced by the surrounding landscape. What is the primary factor that determines the slope of a river?
A. Tributary junctions
B. Waterfall
C. Valley width
D. Gradient of the riverbed
Question 4
The concept of 'carrying capacity' in population studies refers to the maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can support without degrading its quality. Which of the following is a factor that affects carrying capacity?
A. Availability of food
B. Climate change
C. Human population growth
D. Soil erosion
Question 5
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a mountain range. What is the type of rock that forms the core of the mountain?
A. Granite
B. Basalt
C. Sandstone
D. Shale
Question 6
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a delta. Which of the following landforms is NOT typically found in this type of delta?
A. River
B. Estuary
C. Delta
D. Canyon
Question 7
A soil profile consists of a layer of clay, followed by a layer of sand, and then a layer of silt. What is the primary process responsible for the formation of this soil profile?
A. Weathering
B. Erosion
C. Deposition
D. Soil creep
Question 8
A rock sample is composed of 80% quartz, 15% feldspar, and 5% mica. What is the mass of quartz in a 100g sample?
A. 80g
B. 85g
C. 90g
D. 95g
Question 9
A rock sample contains 80% quartz, 15% feldspar, and 5% mica. If the sample weighs 100g, what is the weight of the quartz component?
A. 80g
B. 60g
C. 40g
D. 20g
Question 10
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 11
The concept of 'carrying capacity' in environmental management refers to the maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can sustain indefinitely. Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects carrying capacity?
A. Availability of food resources
B. Predation pressure
C. Disease prevalence
D. Climate change
Question 12
The diagram below shows a map of the Niger River Basin. Which of the following is a characteristic of the basin's hydrology?
A. It has a high water yield
B. It has a low water yield
C. It has a high sediment load
D. It has a low sediment load
Question 13
The Earth's atmosphere is composed of several layers, including the troposphere, stratosphere, and mesosphere. Which of the following is a characteristic of the stratosphere?
A. It is the densest layer of the atmosphere
B. It is the hottest layer of the atmosphere
C. It contains the ozone layer
D. It is the thinnest layer of the atmosphere
Question 14
A company is considering investing in a new project that will require the extraction of a rare mineral from the Earth's crust. Which of the following economic principles is most relevant to this decision?
A. Opportunity cost
B. Scarcity
C. Supply and demand
D. Comparative advantage
Question 15
The Earth's rotation causes the Coriolis effect, which in turn influences global wind patterns. However, the Coriolis effect is most pronounced in the tropics. What is the primary reason for this?
A. The Coriolis effect is weaker in the tropics due to the Earth's slightly ellipsoidal shape.
B. The tropics have a higher concentration of landmasses, which disrupts wind patterns.
C. The Coriolis effect is stronger in the tropics due to the increased temperature and atmospheric pressure.
D. The tropics have a more uniform atmospheric circulation, reducing the Coriolis effect.

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