POST UTME BOWEN UNIVERSITY 2017 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
Determine the type of rock that would form from the cooling and solidification of a magma with a high iron and magnesium content.
Correct A. Igneous
B. Sedimentary
C. Metamorphic
D. Hydrothermal

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
What is the primary factor that determines the distribution of vegetation in a region?
Correct A. Climate
B. Topography
C. Soil
D. Water Availability

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
A diagram of a river system is shown below. Identify the type of landform that would form at point X.
A. Meander
B. Oxbow Lake
Correct C. Delta
D. Estuary

Correct Answer: C

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Question 4
What is the term for the process by which the Earth's surface is shaped by the movement of tectonic plates?
A. Weathering
B. Erosion
Correct C. Plate Tectonics
D. Glaciation

Correct Answer: C

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Question 5
A diagram of a population pyramid is shown below. What does the shape of the pyramid indicate about the population?
A. The population is aging
Correct B. The population is growing
C. The population is declining
D. The population is stable

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. Gnomonic projection
D. Orthographic projection

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
The process of soil formation through the weathering of rocks is known as:
A. Erosion
B. Deposition
Correct C. Weathering
D. Soil creep

Correct Answer: C

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Question 8
A diagram of the Niger Delta region of Nigeria, showing the major rivers and their tributaries:
Correct A. The Niger Delta region of Nigeria
B. The Benue River
C. The Niger River
D. The Cross River

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
The economic importance of the Niger Delta region of Nigeria can be attributed to its:
Correct A. Rich oil and gas reserves
B. Large agricultural production
C. Strategic location for trade
D. Tourism industry

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
A diagram of the population pyramid of Nigeria, showing the age structure of the population:
Correct A. The population pyramid of Nigeria
B. The age structure of the population
C. The population growth rate
D. The population density

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
The diagram below shows the distribution of vegetation belts in the African continent. Which of the following vegetation belts is NOT found in the African continent?
Correct A. Temperate Rainforest
B. Tundra
C. Mediterranean
D. Alpine

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
The diagram below shows the relationship between population density and settlement type. Which of the following is a characteristic of a rural settlement?
A. High population density
Correct B. Low population density
C. High standard of living
D. Low standard of living

Correct Answer: B

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Question 13
The diagram below shows the structure of the Earth's atmosphere. Which of the following layers is responsible for absorbing most of the Sun's radiation?
A. Troposphere
Correct B. Stratosphere
C. Mesosphere
D. Thermosphere

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14
The diagram below shows the process of soil erosion. Which of the following factors contributes to soil erosion?
A. Rainfall
B. Wind
Correct C. Human activity
D. Vegetation cover

Correct Answer: C

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Question 15
The diagram below shows the relationship between landform development and rock type. Which of the following landforms is associated with igneous rocks?
Correct A. Volcano
B. Mountain
C. Plateau
D. Valley

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
The concept of 'Economic Man' in Economic Geography is based on the assumption that individuals make rational decisions to maximize their utility. However, this assumption has been criticized for being unrealistic. What is the name of the economist who first proposed the concept of 'Economic Man'?
A. Adam Smith
B. David Ricardo
Correct C. Alfred Marshall
D. John Maynard Keynes

Correct Answer: C

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Question 17
The diagram below shows the relationship between the amount of rainfall and the yield of a crop. What is the name of the type of relationship shown in the diagram?
A. Direct Proportion
Correct B. Inverse Proportion
C. Direct Variation
D. Inverse Variation

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18
The diagram below shows the structure of a plant cell. What is the name of the part labeled 'A'?
A. Cell Wall
Correct B. Cell Membrane
C. Chloroplast
D. Vacuole

Correct Answer: B

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Question 19
The diagram below shows the relationship between the amount of fertilizer used and the yield of a crop. What is the name of the type of relationship shown in the diagram?
A. Direct Proportion
B. Inverse Proportion
Correct C. Direct Variation
D. Inverse Variation

Correct Answer: C

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Question 20
The diagram below shows the structure of a human eye. What is the name of the part labeled 'B'?
A. Cornea
Correct B. Iris
C. Retina
D. Lens

Correct Answer: B

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Question 21
The savannas of West Africa are characterized by a distinct vegetation belt, which is influenced by the climate. What is the primary factor responsible for the formation of this vegetation belt?
A. Temperature
Correct B. Precipitation
C. Soil Type
D. Altitude

Correct Answer: B

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Question 22
The Niger Delta is a region of significant economic importance in Nigeria. What is the primary economic activity that takes place in this region?
A. Agriculture
B. Mining
Correct C. Oil and Gas
D. Tourism

Correct Answer: C

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Question 23
The Benue Trough is a region of significant geological interest in Nigeria. What is the primary type of rock that is found in this region?
A. Igneous
Correct B. Sedimentary
C. Metamorphic
D. Hydrothermal

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24
The Earth's rotation causes the Coriolis effect, which influences the movement of weather systems. What is the primary effect of the Coriolis effect on weather systems?
Correct A. Deflection of winds to the right in the Northern Hemisphere
B. Deflection of winds to the left in the Southern Hemisphere
C. No effect on weather systems
D. Increased precipitation in certain regions

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
The solar system is composed of eight planets, dwarf planets, and other smaller bodies. What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes a planet from a dwarf planet?
A. Size
Correct B. Orbital path
C. Composition
D. Atmosphere

Correct Answer: B

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