POST UTME BABCOCK UNIVERSITY 2021 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The diagram below shows a map of a region with different climate zones. Which of the following is a characteristic of the tropical rainforest climate zone?
A. High levels of rainfall throughout the year
B. Low levels of rainfall throughout the year
C. High levels of rainfall during certain months
D. Low levels of rainfall during certain months
Question 2
The economic activity that involves the extraction of minerals from the earth is known as _______.
A. Agriculture
B. Mining
C. Manufacturing
D. Tourism
Question 3
The Earth's rotation causes the apparent shift of the position of a star in the sky due to the star's position relative to the Earth's rotation axis. This phenomenon is known as
A. Aberration of Light
B. Refraction of Light
C. Atmospheric Scattering
D. Parallax
Question 4
Analyze the relationship between the formation of a delta and the processes of sedimentation and erosion. Use the example of the Niger Delta to support your argument.
A. Sedimentation occurs before erosion in the formation of a delta.
B. Erosion occurs before sedimentation in the formation of a delta.
C. Sedimentation and erosion occur simultaneously in the formation of a delta.
D. The order of sedimentation and erosion in the formation of a delta is not relevant.
Question 5
The Earth's rotation causes the Coriolis effect, which in turn influences global wind patterns. What is the primary reason for the formation of high-pressure systems near the equator?
A. Temperature gradients
B. Atmospheric pressure gradients
C. Wind shear
D. Ocean currents
Question 6
The process of soil formation through the weathering of rocks is known as _______.
A. Erosion
B. Weathering
C. Soilification
D. Pedogenesis
Question 7
The process of soil erosion by water is known as
A. Water Erosion
B. Wind Erosion
C. Glacial Erosion
D. Coastal Erosion
Question 8
The process of soil formation involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller particles through physical and chemical weathering. Which of the following is an example of a physical weathering process?
A. Freeze-thaw action
B. Chemical weathering
C. Biological weathering
D. Erosion
Question 9
A diagram of a simple harmonic motion is shown below. If the amplitude of the motion is 5 cm and the time period is 2 seconds, what is the angular frequency of the motion?
A. 1.57 rad/s
B. 3.14 rad/s
C. 4.71 rad/s
D. 6.28 rad/s
Question 10
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between temperature and precipitation. What is the name of the climate zone labeled 'B'?
A. Tropical
B. Temperate
C. Continental
D. Polar
Question 11
A company is producing a product with a profit of ₦100 per unit. If the company sells 500 units per day, calculate the total profit per day.
A. ₦50,000
B. ₦60,000
C. ₦70,000
D. ₦80,000
Question 12
The Niger River is the longest river in West Africa, stretching over 4,100 kilometers. What is the primary reason for the Niger River's high sediment load?
A. High rainfall intensity
B. Deforestation and soil erosion
C. Glacial melting
D. Tectonic activity
Question 13
A map scale of 1:50,000 represents an area of 50 km by 50 km. What is the scale factor?
A. 1:1000
B. 1:5000
C. 1:50,000
D. 1:100,000
Question 14
A country's GDP per capita is a measure of its:
A. Standard of living
B. Economic growth
C. Inflation rate
D. Unemployment rate
Question 15
The diagram below shows a simple economic model of supply and demand. What is the name of the point labeled 'E'?
A. Equilibrium price
B. Supply price
C. Demand price
D. Market price

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