POST UTME BOWEN UNIVERSITY 2023 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The population of a city is increasing at a rate of 10% per annum. If the current population is 50,000, what will be the population after 3 years?
A. 60,000
B. 65,000
C. 70,000
D. 75,000
Question 2
A map projection that preserves angles and shapes is known as a:
A. Conic projection
B. Azimuthal projection
C. Gnomonic projection
D. Orthographic projection
Question 3
The Earth's magnetic field is generated by the movement of molten iron in the outer core. What is the primary mechanism responsible for this movement?
A. Thermal convection
B. Electromagnetic induction
C. Gravitational forces
D. Tidal forces
Question 4
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between the amount of rainfall and the number of plants in a forest. What is the independent variable in this graph?
A. Rainfall
B. Number of plants
C. Temperature
D. Humidity
Question 5
The concept of 'resource curse' refers to the idea that an abundance of natural resources can actually hinder economic development. Which of the following is a possible reason for this phenomenon?
A. Corruption and mismanagement of resources
B. Dependence on a single resource
C. Lack of human capital
D. Conflict over resource ownership
Question 6
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. 105,000
B. 110,000
C. 115,000
D. 120,000
Question 7
Soil erosion can be caused by various factors, including water runoff and wind. What is the primary mechanism by which water runoff contributes to soil erosion?
A. The formation of rills and gullies
B. The creation of sediment-laden streams
C. The development of landslides
D. The degradation of soil structure
Question 8
The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna. Which of the following is a major threat to the region's biodiversity?
A. Habitat destruction and fragmentation
B. Pollution and climate change
C. Overfishing and overhunting
D. Disease and parasites
Question 9
The concept of 'carrying capacity' in population studies refers to the maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can support without degrading the environment. Which of the following is a key factor that determines carrying capacity?
A. Availability of food resources
B. Water quality
C. Climate change
D. Human population density
Question 10
A rock cycle diagram shows the transformation of sedimentary rocks into metamorphic rocks through the process of
A. Metamorphism
B. Weathering
C. Erosion
D. Plate tectonics
Question 11
The concept of 'carrying capacity' in population studies refers to the maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can sustainably support. What is the primary factor that determines an environment's carrying capacity?
A. Availability of food resources
B. Predation pressure
C. Disease prevalence
D. Climate variability
Question 12
The diagram below represents a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is most likely to be formed by the erosive action of the river?
A. A meander
B. A oxbow lake
C. A waterfall
D. A delta
Question 13
The process of soil erosion involves the removal of soil particles from one location to another. Which of the following is a major cause of soil erosion?
A. Rainfall
B. Runoff
C. Wind
D. Gravity
Question 14
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT a result of fluvial erosion?
A. Meander
B. Valley
C. Delta
D. Oxygen
Question 15
The diagram below shows a graph of atmospheric pressure versus altitude. What is the term for the decrease in atmospheric pressure with an increase in altitude?
A. Barometric pressure
B. Atmospheric pressure
C. Hydrostatic pressure
D. Decrease in atmospheric pressure

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