POST UTME BELLS UNIVERSITY 2017 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is characterized by a unique combination of physical and economic features. Which of the following best describes the dominant land-forming process in this region?
A. Tectonic uplift
Correct B. River erosion
C. Wave action
D. Glacial deposition

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2
A recent study on population growth in Nigeria revealed that the country's population is expected to reach 200 million by 2030. What is the approximate rate of population growth per annum?
A. 2.5%
B. 3.5%
Correct C. 4.5%
D. 5.5%

Correct Answer: C

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Question 3
A map of Nigeria shows the following features: the Niger River, the Benue River, and the Jos Plateau. What is the most likely reason for the presence of these features?
Correct A. Tectonic activity
B. Weathering and erosion
C. Volcanic activity
D. Glacial activity

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
The Earth's rotation causes the following phenomenon:
Correct A. Day and night
B. Seasonal changes
C. Tides
D. Earthquakes

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
The following diagram shows a cross-section of a river valley:
Correct A. Meandering river
B. Straight river
C. River delta
D. River confluence

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
The process of soil formation is influenced by the type of rock that the soil is derived from. Which of the following types of rocks is most likely to produce a soil with high fertility?
A. Igneous rock
Correct B. Sedimentary rock
C. Metamorphic rock
D. Volcanic rock

Correct Answer: B

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Question 7
The diagram below shows the structure of a river delta. Which of the following is a characteristic of a river delta?
Correct A. It is a type of landform that forms when a river flows into a larger body of water
B. It is a type of sedimentary rock
C. It is a type of igneous rock
D. It is a type of metamorphic rock

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a mountain range. Which of the following is a characteristic of a mountain range?
Correct A. It is a type of landform that forms when two tectonic plates collide
B. It is a type of landform that forms when a river flows into a larger body of water
C. It is a type of sedimentary rock
D. It is a type of igneous rock

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
The diagram below shows a map of Nigeria. Which of the following is a characteristic of the Niger Delta region?
A. It is a region of high population density
B. It is a region of high agricultural productivity
C. It is a region of high industrial activity
Correct D. It is a region of high natural resource extraction

Correct Answer: D

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Question 10
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between population growth and economic development. Which of the following is a characteristic of the relationship between population growth and economic development?
A. There is a direct relationship between population growth and economic development
B. There is an inverse relationship between population growth and economic development
C. There is no relationship between population growth and economic development
Correct D. The relationship between population growth and economic development is complex and depends on various factors

Correct Answer: D

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Question 11
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT a result of fluvial erosion?
A. Delta
B. Meander
C. Oxbow Lake
Correct D. Waterfall

Correct Answer: D

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Question 12
The diagram below represents a geological cross-section of a region. Which of the following rock types is most likely to be formed through the process of metamorphism?
A. Sedimentary Rock
B. Igneous Rock
Correct C. Metamorphic Rock
D. Foliated Rock

Correct Answer: C

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Question 13
The diagram below shows a map of Nigeria's physical features. Which of the following regions is NOT a part of the Niger Delta?
A. Niger Delta
B. Benue Valley
C. Adamawa Mountain
Correct D. Kainji Lake

Correct Answer: D

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Question 14
The diagram below represents a geological cross-section of a region. Which of the following rock types is most likely to be formed through the process of plate tectonics?
A. Sedimentary Rock
B. Igneous Rock
Correct C. Metamorphic Rock
D. Foliated Rock

Correct Answer: C

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Question 15
The diagram below shows a map of Nigeria's economic features. Which of the following regions is NOT a major producer of oil?
A. Delta State
B. Bayelsa State
C. Akwa Ibom State
Correct D. Kogi State

Correct Answer: D

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Question 16
The process of weathering that involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller fragments due to the action of ice is known as:
A. Mechanical weathering
B. Chemical weathering
Correct C. Freeze-thaw weathering
D. Abrasion

Correct Answer: C

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Question 17
The diagram below shows the structure of the Earth's atmosphere. Which layer is responsible for absorbing most of the sun's ultraviolet radiation?
A. Troposphere
Correct B. Stratosphere
C. Mesosphere
D. Thermosphere

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18
The population of a city is growing at a rate of 5% per annum. If the current population is 100,000, what will be the population after 2 years?
A. 110,000
B. 115,000
Correct C. 120,000
D. 125,000

Correct Answer: C

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Question 19
The diagram below shows the distribution of rainfall in Nigeria. Which region receives the highest amount of rainfall?
A. North
Correct B. South
C. East
D. West

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20
The formula for calculating the area of a triangle is given by:
Correct A. \frac{1}{2}bh
B. bh
C. \frac{1}{2}bh^2
D. \frac{1}{2}b^2h

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
The climate-vegetation belt model of Holdridge is based on the concept of
A. Temperature and precipitation
Correct B. Temperature, precipitation, and potential evapotranspiration
C. Temperature, precipitation, and soil type
D. Temperature, precipitation, and land use

Correct Answer: B

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Question 22
The process of weathering that involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller fragments through the action of ice is known as
A. Mechanical weathering
B. Chemical weathering
Correct C. Freeze-thaw weathering
D. Abrasion

Correct Answer: C

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Question 23
The formation of a delta is an example of a landform that is shaped by
A. Internal processes
Correct B. External processes
C. Tectonic activity
D. Volcanic activity

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24
The Niger Delta is an example of a delta that is shaped by the
A. Niger River
B. Benue River
C. Cross River
Correct D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

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Question 25
The map below shows the location of the Niger Delta. What is the name of the state where the Niger Delta is located?
Correct A. Rivers State
B. Delta State
C. Bayelsa State
D. Akwa Ibom State

Correct Answer: A

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