POST UTME BABCOCK UNIVERSITY 2024 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The Earth's rotation causes the Coriolis effect, which in turn influences the formation of weather patterns. What is the primary reason for the Coriolis effect?
Correct A. The Earth's rotation causes the Coriolis effect.
B. The Coriolis effect is caused by the Earth's orbit around the Sun.
C. The Coriolis effect is a result of the Earth's slightly ellipsoidal shape.
D. The Coriolis effect is caused by the interaction between the Earth's atmosphere and the solar wind.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
A population of 1000 individuals is growing at a rate of 10% per year. If the initial population is 1000, what will be the population after 5 years?
A. 1000
B. 1100
C. 1210
Correct D. 1331

Correct Answer: D

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Question 3
A river has a discharge of 100 m³/s and a slope of 0.01. If the river is 100 km long, what is the total energy of the river?
A. 1000 J
B. 10000 J
C. 100000 J
Correct D. 1000000 J

Correct Answer: D

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Question 4
A soil sample has a pH of 6.5 and a cation exchange capacity of 20 meq/100g. If the soil is treated with a fertilizer that increases the pH by 1 unit, what will be the new cation exchange capacity?
A. 10 meq/100g
B. 20 meq/100g
Correct C. 30 meq/100g
D. 40 meq/100g

Correct Answer: C

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Question 5
A city has a population of 500,000 and a growth rate of 5% per year. If the city's carrying capacity is 1,000,000, what will be the population after 10 years?
A. 500,000
B. 550,000
C. 600,000
Correct D. 650,000

Correct Answer: D

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Question 6
A river's erosive power is influenced by its discharge, velocity, and sediment load. Which of the following factors has the greatest impact on a river's erosive power?
A. Discharge
Correct B. Velocity
C. Sediment load
D. Channel slope

Correct Answer: B

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Question 7
A city's population growth rate is influenced by its natural increase rate and migration rate. If a city has a natural increase rate of 2% and a migration rate of 5%, what is its total population growth rate?
A. 3%
B. 5%
Correct C. 7%
D. 9%

Correct Answer: C

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Question 8
A map shows the distribution of a particular resource in a region. If the resource is evenly distributed throughout the region, which of the following maps would best represent its distribution?
Correct A. A map with a uniform pattern of dots
B. A map with a random pattern of dots
C. A map with a pattern of dots that increases in density towards the center
D. A map with a pattern of dots that decreases in density towards the center

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
A firm's production function is given by Q = 2L^0.5K^0.5. If the firm's labor and capital inputs are increased by 20% and 15% respectively, what is the new level of output?
A. 1.2Q
B. 1.25Q
Correct C. 1.5Q
D. 2Q

Correct Answer: C

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Question 10
A country's GDP is given by the equation Y = C + I + G + (X - M). If the country's consumption, investment, government spending, exports, and imports are 100, 50, 20, 80, and 60 respectively, what is the country's GDP?
A. 190
B. 200
Correct C. 210
D. 220

Correct Answer: C

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Question 11
The Earth's rotation causes the Coriolis effect, which in turn influences the formation of high and low-pressure systems. What is the primary consequence of this effect on global climate patterns?
A. Global temperature variations
B. Seasonal changes in precipitation
C. The formation of trade winds and westerlies
Correct D. The development of tropical cyclones

Correct Answer: D

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Question 12
A river's gradient is measured as 1:100. What is the approximate angle of the river's slope?
A. 1°
B. 5°
Correct C. 10°
D. 15°

Correct Answer: C

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Question 13
A geologist is studying the formation of a mountain range. Which of the following processes is most likely responsible for the range's formation?
A. Weathering and erosion
Correct B. Plate tectonics
C. Volcanic activity
D. Glacial movement

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14
A city's population is growing at a rate of 5% per annum. If the current population is 100,000, what will be the population after 10 years?
A. 163,918
B. 173,918
Correct C. 183,918
D. 193,918

Correct Answer: C

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Question 15
A map shows a river flowing through a valley. What is the most likely reason for the river's course?
A. Tectonic uplift
Correct B. Weathering and erosion
C. Glacial movement
D. Volcanic activity

Correct Answer: B

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Question 16
The process of soil formation involves the interaction of several factors, including climate, topography, and vegetation. Which of the following is NOT a primary factor in soil formation?
A. Climate
B. Topography
C. Vegetation
Correct D. Geology

Correct Answer: D

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Question 17
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following is a characteristic of the river valley?
A. A steep slope
Correct B. A flat bottom
C. A narrow width
D. A winding course

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18
The economic importance of a region can be measured by its GDP. Which of the following is a factor that affects a region's GDP?
Correct A. Population size
B. Natural resources
C. Climate
D. Geography

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
The diagram below shows a geological map of a region. Which of the following is a type of rock formation?
Correct A. Igneous
B. Sedimentary
C. Metamorphic
D. Foliated

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20
The environmental impact of human activities can be significant. Which of the following is a consequence of deforestation?
A. Loss of biodiversity
B. Soil erosion
C. Climate change
Correct D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

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Question 21
The population growth rate of a city is 3.5% per annum. If the current population is 1,000,000, what will be the population after 5 years?
Correct A. 1,500,000
B. 1,000,000
C. 1,200,000
D. 1,050,000

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
A farmer in the Niger Delta region is considering the use of a new irrigation system. The system has a water requirement of 1000 m³/day. If the water table is at a depth of 10 m, what is the minimum area of the land that can be irrigated?
A. 10 ha
B. 20 ha
Correct C. 5 ha
D. 15 ha

Correct Answer: C

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Question 23
The climate of the Sahel region is characterized by a dry season and a wet season. What is the primary factor responsible for this climate pattern?
A. Latitude
B. Altitude
Correct C. Distance from the equator
D. Trade winds

Correct Answer: C

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Question 24
The soil formation process in the Nigerian savanna region is primarily influenced by the type of vegetation. What is the name of the soil type that forms under grassland vegetation?
A. Laterite
B. Alfisol
Correct C. Mollisol
D. Entisol

Correct Answer: C

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Question 25
The Earth's rotation causes the Coriolis effect, which in turn influences the trade winds. What is the approximate speed of the trade winds in the tropics?
A. 5-10 km/h
Correct B. 10-20 km/h
C. 20-30 km/h
D. 30-40 km/h

Correct Answer: B

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