POST UTME BELLS UNIVERSITY 2024 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
A rock sample from the Basement Complex of Nigeria shows a foliated texture. What is the most likely origin of this texture?
A. Metamorphism
B. Igneous intrusion
C. Weathering and erosion
D. Tectonic uplift
Question 2
The diagram below shows the different stages of the water cycle. Which of the following stages involves the movement of water from the land to the atmosphere?
A. Evaporation
B. Condensation
C. Precipitation
D. Runoff
Question 3
A diagram of a river's cross-section is shown below. What is the name of the landform labeled 'A'?
A. Meander
B. Oxbow lake
C. Delta
D. Estuary
Question 4
A soil profile is a vertical section of soil that shows its different layers. Which of the following soil layers is characterized by the presence of organic matter?
A. O horizon
B. A horizon
C. E horizon
D. B horizon
Question 5
The economic activity of a country is influenced by its natural resources. Which of the following natural resources is NOT a primary source of energy?
A. Coal
B. Oil
C. Natural Gas
D. Bauxite
Question 6
A map of Nigeria shows a series of parallel ridges and valleys in the Jos Plateau region. What is the most likely explanation for the formation of these features?
A. Volcanic activity
B. Tectonic uplift
C. Weathering and erosion
D. Glacial activity
Question 7
A soil profile in the humid tropics of Nigeria shows a distinct B horizon with a high concentration of iron and aluminum oxides. What is the most likely process responsible for the formation of this B horizon?
A. Leaching
B. Weathering
C. Erosion
D. Deposition
Question 8
A map of Nigeria shows a region with a high concentration of faults. What is the likely effect on the region's seismic activity?
A. Increased seismic activity
B. Decreased seismic activity
C. No effect on seismic activity
D. Variable seismic activity
Question 9
A map of Nigeria shows a series of deltaic deposits along the Niger Delta. What is the most likely explanation for the formation of these deposits?
A. Tectonic uplift
B. Volcanic activity
C. Weathering and erosion
D. Deposition by the Niger River
Question 10
A river's discharge is affected by its slope. Which of the following factors would most likely increase the slope of a river?
A. Increase in precipitation
B. Decrease in water temperature
C. Increase in river length
D. Increase in river width
Question 11
A country's economic development is influenced by its natural resources. Which of the following natural resources is a key factor in the economic development of Nigeria?
A. Oil
B. Natural gas
C. Coal
D. Iron ore
Question 12
The process of soil formation involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller particles through the action of wind, water, and ice. Which of the following is NOT a type of soil formation?
A. Weathering
B. Erosion
C. Deposition
D. Fusion
Question 13
The diagram below shows a simple geological map. What is the name of the type of rock that forms when magma cools and solidifies beneath the Earth's surface?
A. Igneous rock
B. Sedimentary rock
C. Metamorphic rock
D. Foliated rock
Question 14
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. Meander
B. Oxbow lake
C. Delta
D. Glacier
Question 15
The Jos Plateau is a region of significant geological interest in Nigeria, with its unique rock formations and mineral deposits. What is the primary type of rock that dominates the region's geology?
A. Igneous
B. Sedimentary
C. Metamorphic
D. Hydrothermal

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