POST UTME BOWEN UNIVERSITY 2020 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The Jos Plateau is an example of which type of land-forming process?
A. Volcanic land-forming process
B. Tectonic land-forming process
C. Weathering process
D. Erosion process
Question 2
The map below shows the distribution of vegetation in Nigeria. Which of the following regions is characterized by a tropical rainforest?
A. The Niger Delta
B. The Cross River Valley
C. The Jos Plateau
D. The Adamawa Plateau
Question 3
A population of 500 individuals is declining at a rate of 5% per annum. If the decline rate remains constant, what will be the population after 3 years?
A. 450
B. 475
C. 500
D. 525
Question 4
A population of 10,000 people is growing at a rate of 5% per annum. If the population is currently 20,000, what was the population 5 years ago?
A. 15,000
B. 18,181
C. 20,000
D. 22,500
Question 5
A population of 100,000 people is growing at a rate of 2% per annum. If the current population density is 50 people per square kilometer, what is the expected population density after 10 years?
A. 100 people per square kilometer
B. 150 people per square kilometer
C. 200 people per square kilometer
D. 250 people per square kilometer
Question 6
The Earth's rotation causes the Coriolis effect, which in turn influences global atmospheric circulation patterns. What is the primary consequence of this effect on global climate?
A. Increased precipitation in tropical regions
B. Formation of high-pressure systems near the equator
C. Development of trade winds in the Northern Hemisphere
D. Enhanced evaporation from the oceans
Question 7
The concept of sustainable development is closely related to the idea of environmental management. Which of the following is a key principle of sustainable development?
A. The pursuit of economic growth at any cost
B. The protection of the environment at the expense of economic development
C. The meeting of the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
D. The prioritization of human needs over environmental concerns
Question 8
The concept of 'resource curse' in economic geography refers to the phenomenon where an abundance of natural resources in a country leads to _______
A. economic growth and development
B. political instability and conflict
C. environmental degradation and pollution
D. social inequality and poverty
Question 9
The diagram below shows the water cycle in Nigeria. Which of the following processes is NOT part of the water cycle?
A. Evaporation
B. Condensation
C. Runoff
D. Photosynthesis
Question 10
A river has a mean annual discharge of 100 m3/s. If the river flows for 365 days per year, what is the total volume of water discharged in a year?
A. 36,500,000 m3
B. 36,600,000 m3
C. 36,700,000 m3
D. 36,800,000 m3
Question 11
The formation of laterite soils in Nigeria is primarily due to the weathering of which type of rocks?
A. Igneous rocks
B. Sedimentary rocks
C. Metamorphic rocks
D. Volcanic rocks
Question 12
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following is a characteristic of the river valley?
A. A steep slope
B. A flat bottom
C. A narrow width
D. A winding course
Question 13
The diagram below shows the water cycle. Which process is responsible for the formation of clouds?
A. Evaporation
B. Condensation
C. Precipitation
D. Runoff
Question 14
The diagram below shows the soil formation process. Which stage is characterized by the formation of a distinct soil profile?
A. Stage 1: Weathering
B. Stage 2: Erosion
C. Stage 3: Deposition
D. Stage 4: Soil formation
Question 15
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following processes is primarily responsible for the formation of the valley?
A. Erosion by water
B. Erosion by wind
C. Deposition by water
D. Tectonic uplift

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