POST UTME BELLS UNIVERSITY 2018 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
A company in the service sector is considering relocating its headquarters from a densely populated urban area to a less populated rural area. What are the potential benefits of this relocation?
A. Reduced labor costs and increased productivity
B. Improved access to raw materials and transportation infrastructure
C. Enhanced brand image and customer loyalty
D. Increased competition and market saturation
Question 2
A diagram shows a cross-section of a river valley. The river is flowing from left to right. Which of the following is an example of a landform feature that has been formed by the river?
A. Meander
B. Oxbow lake
C. Delta
D. Canyon
Question 3
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT a result of fluvial erosion?
A. Waterfall
B. Delta
C. Meander
D. Oxbow Lake
Question 4
The diagram below shows the solar system. What is the order of the planets in our solar system, starting from the Sun?
A. Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
B. Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, Uranus
C. Venus, Mercury, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
D. Earth, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
Question 5
A company in the manufacturing sector is considering relocating its production facility from a densely populated urban area to a less populated rural area. What are the potential benefits of this relocation?
A. Reduced labor costs and increased productivity
B. Improved access to raw materials and transportation infrastructure
C. Enhanced brand image and customer loyalty
D. Increased competition and market saturation
Question 6
A region experiences a prolonged drought, leading to a significant decline in crop yields. What is the most likely explanation for this feature?
A. Climate change and rising temperatures
B. Over-extraction of groundwater and soil salinization
C. Pests and diseases affecting crops
D. Soil erosion and nutrient depletion
Question 7
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 8
The diagram below shows a simple circuit. What is the term for the device that allows current to flow in only one direction?
A. Diode
B. Transistor
C. Resistor
D. Capacitor
Question 9
In the context of the Earth and the Solar System, what is the term for the process by which the Earth's plates move and change?
A. Plate tectonics
B. Continental drift
C. Seafloor spreading
D. Mountain building
Question 10
A population of 100,000 people is growing at a rate of 2% per annum. If the population is currently 120,000, what was the population 5 years ago?
A. 90,000
B. 100,000
C. 110,000
D. 120,000
Question 11
The Jos Plateau is a region of Nigeria known for its rich mineral resources. Which of the following types of rocks is most likely to be found in this region?
A. Igneous rocks
B. Sedimentary rocks
C. Metamorphic rocks
D. Hydrothermal veins
Question 12
The concept of 'carrying capacity' in geography refers to the maximum number of people that a given area can support without degrading the environment. What is the primary factor that determines carrying capacity?
A. Population density
B. Land availability
C. Water availability
D. Food availability
Question 13
The diagram below shows the process of environmental degradation. Which of the following is NOT a cause of environmental degradation?
A. Pollution
B. Deforestation
C. Climate Change
D. Natural Disasters
Question 14
The diagram below shows a simple graph. What is the term for the measure of the spread of data from its mean?
A. Variance
B. Standard deviation
C. Range
D. Interquartile range
Question 15
A population of 100,000 people is growing at a rate of 2% per annum. If the population is currently 120,000, what was the population 5 years ago?
A. 90,000
B. 100,000
C. 110,000
D. 120,000

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