POST UTME BSU 2017 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The Earth and the Solar System: The diagram below shows the planets in our solar system. What is the name of the planet that is known for being the largest?
A. Jupiter
B. Saturn
C. Uranus
D. Neptune
Question 2
A map of Nigeria shows that the city of Lagos is located at a latitude of 6.5° N and a longitude of 3.4° E. If the map scale is 1:500,000, determine the distance between Lagos and the city of Kano, which is located at a latitude of 11.2° N and a longitude of 8.5° E.
A. 1,200 km
B. 1,500 km
C. 1,800 km
D. 2,000 km
Question 3
What is the name of the soil formation process that involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller particles?
A. Weathering
B. Erosion
C. Deposition
D. Soil creep
Question 4
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. What is the name of the feature labeled 'A'?
A. River
B. Valley
C. Delta
D. Estuary
Question 5
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river. Which of the following is NOT a feature of this river?
A. Meander
B. Oxbow Lake
C. Delta
D. Oxygen
Question 6
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT formed by the river?
A. Delta
B. Meander
C. Oxbow Lake
D. Waterfall
Question 7
The population of Nigeria is projected to reach 400 million by 2050. What is the primary factor contributing to this rapid population growth?
A. High birth rate
B. Low death rate
C. Urbanization
D. Migration
Question 8
The process of soil formation is influenced by the following factors EXCEPT:
A. Weathering
B. Erosion
C. Temperature
D. Gravity
Question 9
The diagram below shows a map of a city. Which of the following is NOT a type of land use?
A. Residential
B. Commercial
C. Industrial
D. Recreational
Question 10
The process of plate tectonics is responsible for the formation of _______.
A. Mountains
B. Volcanoes
C. Earthquakes
D. All of the above
Question 11
A study on the impact of soil erosion on agricultural productivity in a rural area of Nigeria revealed that the rate of soil loss is directly proportional to the intensity of rainfall. If the rate of soil loss is 2.5 cm/year when the rainfall intensity is 50 mm/h, determine the rate of soil loss when the rainfall intensity is 25 mm/h.
A. 1.25 cm/year
B. 1.5 cm/year
C. 1.75 cm/year
D. 2.0 cm/year
Question 12
The process of converting sunlight into chemical energy is known as:
A. Photosynthesis
B. Respiration
C. Decomposition
D. Fermentation
Question 13
The diagram below shows a graph of economic growth. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of this graph?
A. Exponential
B. Linear
C. Logarithmic
D. Stationary
Question 14
The Benue Trough is a major geological feature in Nigeria. What type of rocks are primarily found in this region?
A. Igneous rocks
B. Sedimentary rocks
C. Metamorphic rocks
D. Foliated rocks
Question 15
The process of weathering that involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller fragments through the action of ice is known as:
A. Mechanical weathering
B. Chemical weathering
C. Physical weathering
D. Biological weathering

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