POST UTME BELLS UNIVERSITY 2022 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
In the context of Economic Geography, what is the primary factor that determines the location of a manufacturing industry?
A. Transportation costs
B. Labor costs
C. Market demand
Correct D. Raw material availability

Correct Answer: D

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Question 2
A soil profile consists of the following layers: O, A, B, and C. Which of the following is the primary function of the B horizon?
A. To store water and nutrients
B. To provide a habitat for microorganisms
Correct C. To act as a barrier to root growth
D. To facilitate soil aeration

Correct Answer: C

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Question 3
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. What is the name of the landform labeled 'A'?
Correct A. Meander
B. Oxbow lake
C. Delta
D. Floodplain

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
A rock sample has the following composition: 50% quartz, 20% feldspar, and 30% mica. What is the primary type of rock that this sample represents?
A. Igneous
B. Sedimentary
Correct C. Metamorphic
D. Hydrothermal

Correct Answer: C

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Question 5
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a fault line. What is the name of the landform labeled 'B'?
A. Fold
Correct B. Fault scarp
C. Thrust fault
D. Normal fault

Correct Answer: B

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Question 6
A map projection that preserves angles and shapes is known as a:
Correct A. Conic projection
B. Azimuthal projection
C. Cylindrical projection
D. Gnomonic projection

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
The process of converting solar energy into chemical energy is known as:
Correct A. Photosynthesis
B. Respiration
C. Decomposition
D. Fermentation

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river. What is the name of the feature labeled 'A'?
Correct A. Meander
B. Oxbow lake
C. Delta
D. Estuary

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between the price of a commodity and its quantity demanded. What is the name of the phenomenon shown by the graph?
Correct A. Law of demand
B. Law of supply
C. Giffen good
D. Income effect

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
The diagram below shows a map of the Niger Delta region. What is the name of the city labeled 'B'?
Correct A. Port Harcourt
B. Warri
C. Ughelli
D. Sapele

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
The process of soil formation through the weathering of rocks is an example of which type of land-forming process?
Correct A. Internal land-forming process
B. External land-forming process
C. Weathering process
D. Erosion process

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. What is the name of the landform labeled 'A'?
Correct A. River valley
B. Delta
C. Estuary
D. Floodplain

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
The population of a city is increasing 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 14
The diagram below shows a simple circuit. What is the value of the current (I) in the circuit?
A. 2A
Correct B. 4A
C. 6A
D. 8A

Correct Answer: B

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Question 15
The diagram below shows a simple graph. What is the value of the slope (m) of the line?
A. 2
B. 3
Correct C. 4
D. 5

Correct Answer: C

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Question 16
The concept of 'carrying capacity' in population studies refers to the maximum number of individuals that a given environment can sustainably support. Which of the following factors would most likely influence the carrying capacity of a desert ecosystem?
Correct A. Availability of water
B. Temperature fluctuations
C. Predator-prey dynamics
D. Soil quality

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
A river's discharge is affected by factors such as precipitation, evaporation, and infiltration. Which of the following would most likely increase a river's discharge?
A. Increased evaporation
B. Decreased precipitation
C. Increased infiltration
Correct D. Increased runoff

Correct Answer: D

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Question 18
The concept of 'urban sprawl' refers to the uncontrolled expansion of cities into surrounding rural areas. Which of the following is a characteristic of urban sprawl?
A. High population density
Correct B. Low population density
C. Mixed land use
D. Single-family homes

Correct Answer: B

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Question 19
The 'water cycle' refers to the continuous process by which water is circulated between the Earth's oceans, atmosphere, and land. Which of the following is a stage of the water cycle?
Correct A. Evaporation
B. Condensation
C. Precipitation
D. Runoff

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20
The 'law of superposition' is a principle used in geology to determine the age of rock layers. Which of the following is a consequence of the law of superposition?
Correct A. Older rocks are buried beneath younger rocks
B. Younger rocks are buried beneath older rocks
C. Rock layers are always horizontal
D. Rock layers are always vertical

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT a result of the river's erosional activity?
A. A meander
B. A waterfall
Correct C. A delta
D. A lake

Correct Answer: C

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Question 22
The diagram below represents a geological cross-section of a region. What type of rock is labeled 'X'?
Correct A. Sedimentary
B. Igneous
C. Metamorphic
D. Foliated

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between population growth and resource availability. What type of resource is being depleted?
A. Renewable resource
Correct B. Non-renewable resource
C. Human capital
D. Natural capital

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24
The diagram below represents a cross-section of a river delta. What type of landform is labeled 'D'?
Correct A. A delta
B. An estuary
C. A bay
D. A lake

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between temperature and atmospheric pressure. What type of weather phenomenon is associated with the decrease in atmospheric pressure?
A. High pressure
Correct B. Low pressure
C. Frontal precipitation
D. Thunderstorm

Correct Answer: B

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