POST UTME BSU 2018 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
A soil profile consists of the following horizons: O, A, B, C, and R. Which of the following statements is true about the relationship between these horizons?
A. The O horizon is the most fertile horizon
B. The A horizon is the most fertile horizon
C. The B horizon is the most fertile horizon
D. The C horizon is the most fertile horizon
Question 2
A map shows a region with a high concentration of settlements along a river. What is the likely reason for this distribution?
A. Availability of fertile land
B. Accessibility to water
C. Proximity to markets
D. Government policies
Question 3
A city's population growth rate is 2% per annum. If the current population is 100,000, what will be the population in 10 years?
A. 120,000
B. 140,000
C. 160,000
D. 180,000
Question 4
A company is considering investing in a new project that has a high potential return but also carries a high level of risk. Which of the following economic concepts is most relevant to this decision?
A. Expected return
B. Risk premium
C. Diversification
D. Opportunity cost
Question 5
A population of 10,000 people is growing at a rate of 5% per annum. If the population is currently 12,500, what was the population 2 years ago?
A. 9,375
B. 10,000
C. 10,625
D. 11,250
Question 6
The diagram below shows a map of a region with different climate zones. Which of the following climate zones is characterized by high temperatures and low precipitation?
A. Tropical rainforest
B. Desert
C. Temperate grassland
D. Tundra
Question 7
The climate of Nigeria is characterized by a tropical wet and dry climate. What is the primary reason for this climate?
A. Latitude
B. Altitude
C. Proximity to the equator
D. Ocean currents
Question 8
A map shows the distribution of population density in a region. The map has a scale of 1 cm : 1000 people. If the population density is 50 people per square kilometer, and the area represented by a 5 cm line on the map is 10 km², what is the population density in the area?
A. 250 people/km²
B. 500 people/km²
C. 750 people/km²
D. 1000 people/km²
Question 9
A company is considering two different locations for a new factory. Location A has a high labor cost but is close to a major transportation hub, while Location B has a low labor cost but is far from the transportation hub. Which of the following economic concepts is most relevant to this decision?
A. Opportunity cost
B. Comparative advantage
C. Economies of scale
D. Transportation costs
Question 10
In the context of Economic Geography, what is the primary factor that determines the location of a manufacturing industry?
A. Accessibility to raw materials
B. Availability of labor
C. Proximity to markets
D. Government incentives
Question 11
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between population density and economic development. Which of the following is a correct interpretation of the graph?
A. There is a direct relationship between population density and economic development.
B. There is an inverse relationship between population density and economic development.
C. There is no relationship between population density and economic development.
D. The relationship between population density and economic development is influenced by urbanization.
Question 12
A map shows the distribution of rainfall in a region. The map has a scale of 1 cm : 100 km. If the rainfall is 20 mm in a particular area, and the area is represented by a 2 cm line on the map, what is the actual rainfall in mm?
A. 10 mm
B. 20 mm
C. 30 mm
D. 40 mm
Question 13
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT a result of fluvial erosion?
A. A waterfall
B. A delta
C. A meander
D. A canyon
Question 14
The savannas of West Africa are characterized by a distinct vegetation belt, which is influenced by the region's climate. What is the primary factor responsible for the formation of this vegetation belt?
A. Temperature
B. Precipitation
C. Soil type
D. Altitude
Question 15
The Niger Delta is a unique ecosystem characterized by a complex network of rivers, wetlands, and mangrove forests. What is the primary factor responsible for the formation of this ecosystem?
A. Tectonic activity
B. Volcanic eruptions
C. River sedimentation
D. Sea-level changes

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