POST UTME BABCOCK UNIVERSITY 2020 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
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
Correct D. Gradient of the riverbed

Correct Answer: D

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Question 2
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
Correct C. Deposition
D. Soil creep

Correct Answer: C

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Question 3
A country's GDP is a measure of its economic activity. What is the primary factor that affects a country's GDP?
A. Population growth
B. Inflation rate
C. Interest rate
Correct D. Technological advancements

Correct Answer: D

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Question 4
A city's population growth rate is affected by its fertility rate. What is the primary factor that affects a city's fertility rate?
A. Education level
B. Income level
Correct C. Access to healthcare
D. Cultural values

Correct Answer: C

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Question 5
A company's production costs are affected by its supply chain. What is the primary factor that affects a company's supply chain?
A. Raw material prices
Correct B. Transportation costs
C. Labor costs
D. Energy costs

Correct Answer: B

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Question 6
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river delta. Which of the following landforms is NOT characteristic of a river delta?
A. A
B. B
Correct C. C
D. D

Correct Answer: C

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Question 7
A company is considering investing in a new project that will require an initial investment of ₦10 million and will generate an expected annual profit of ₦2 million for 5 years. What is the present value of the project using the discount rate of 10%?
Correct A. ₦8,000,000
B. ₦9,000,000
C. ₦10,000,000
D. ₦11,000,000

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between the price of a commodity and the quantity demanded. What is the slope of the demand curve?
A. -2
Correct B. -1
C. 1
D. 2

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9
A rock sample is composed of 80% quartz, 15% feldspar, and 5% mica. What is the mass of quartz in a 100g sample?
Correct A. 80g
B. 85g
C. 90g
D. 95g

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a mountain range. What is the type of rock that forms the core of the mountain?
Correct A. Granite
B. Basalt
C. Sandstone
D. Shale

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
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
Correct A. Mechanical weathering
B. Chemical weathering
C. Physical weathering
D. Biological weathering

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT typically found in this type of valley?
A. Meandering river
B. Oxbow lake
C. Delta
Correct D. Canyon

Correct Answer: D

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Question 13
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between temperature and altitude. Which of the following conclusions can be drawn from this graph?
A. As altitude increases, temperature also increases.
Correct B. As altitude increases, temperature decreases.
C. There is no relationship between altitude and temperature.
D. The relationship between altitude and temperature is not shown in the graph.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14
The process of soil formation that involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller fragments due to the action of ice and frost is known as
A. Mechanical weathering
B. Chemical weathering
Correct C. Physical weathering
D. Biological weathering

Correct Answer: C

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Question 15
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
Correct D. Canyon

Correct Answer: D

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Question 16
The savannas of Nigeria are characterized by a distinct vegetation belt, which is influenced by the country's climate. What is the primary factor responsible for the formation of this vegetation belt?
A. Temperature
Correct B. Precipitation
C. Altitude
D. Soil Type

Correct Answer: B

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Question 17
The Niger Delta is a unique example of a deltaic plain, characterized by a complex network of distributaries and distributary channels. What is the primary reason for the formation of this complex network?
A. Tectonic Activity
Correct B. River Erosion
C. Sea Level Rise
D. Human Activity

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18
The Jos Plateau is a region of Nigeria characterized by a unique combination of volcanic and sedimentary rocks. What is the primary reason for the formation of this unique combination?
A. Tectonic Activity
Correct B. Volcanic Activity
C. Weathering and Erosion
D. Glacial Activity

Correct Answer: B

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Question 19
The Niger River is a major source of freshwater in Nigeria, supporting a diverse range of aquatic life. What is the primary reason for the high biodiversity of the Niger River?
A. Abundant Nutrients
B. Stable Water Levels
Correct C. Diverse Habitat Types
D. Low Human Impact

Correct Answer: C

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Question 20
The Obudu Plateau is a region of Nigeria characterized by a unique combination of tropical and subtropical vegetation. What is the primary reason for the formation of this unique combination?
Correct A. Climate
B. Geology
C. Soil Type
D. Topography

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
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?
Correct A. Availability of food
B. Climate change
C. Human population growth
D. Soil erosion

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river delta. Which of the following is a characteristic of the delta?
Correct 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

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
The concept of 'urban sprawl' refers to the spread of urban development into surrounding rural areas. Which of the following is a consequence of urban sprawl?
A. Increased housing costs
Correct B. Decreased air quality
C. Increased transportation costs
D. Decreased water quality

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a soil profile. Which of the following is a characteristic of the soil?
A. It is a type of clay soil
B. It is a type of sandy soil
Correct C. It is a type of loamy soil
D. It is a type of peat soil

Correct Answer: C

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Question 25
The concept of 'resource depletion' refers to the reduction in the availability of a natural resource due to overuse or misuse. Which of the following is a consequence of resource depletion?
Correct A. Increased energy costs
B. Decreased air quality
C. Increased transportation costs
D. Decreased water quality

Correct Answer: A

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