POST UTME BSU 2019 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
A rock sample is composed of 60% quartz, 20% feldspar, and 20% mica. If the sample weighs 100 g, what is the weight of quartz in the sample?
A. 50 g
B. 60 g
C. 70 g
D. 80 g
Question 2
A diagram of a soil profile is shown below. What is the likely cause of the soil's low fertility?
A. Lack of organic matter
B. High pH
C. Low water-holding capacity
D. High salt content
Question 3
A diagram of a river's channel is shown below. What is the likely effect of a change in the river's discharge on its channel?
A. The channel will become wider
B. The channel will become narrower
C. The channel will remain the same
D. The channel will change shape
Question 4
The diagram below shows the population density of a city. What is the name of the stage where the population density is at its highest?
A. Stage 1
B. Stage 2
C. Stage 3
D. Stage 4
Question 5
A graph shows a positive correlation between temperature and precipitation in a given region. What is the most likely explanation for this phenomenon?
A. Evaporation of water from the surface
B. Condensation of water vapor in the atmosphere
C. Precipitation in the form of snow
D. Temperature-dependent evapotranspiration
Question 6
A map shows a river flowing through a valley. What is the most likely reason for the river's course?
A. Tectonic uplift of the surrounding terrain
B. Erosion of the surrounding terrain
C. Deposition of sediment in the river valley
D. Glacial activity
Question 7
A city with a population of 500,000 has a growth rate of 3% per annum. What is the population after 5 years?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Question 8
A map shows a region with a high population density and a high level of economic activity. What is the most likely reason for this phenomenon?
A. Proximity to a major city
B. Availability of natural resources
C. Accessibility to transportation networks
D. Climate and natural environment
Question 9
A diagram shows a simple circuit with a battery, a resistor, and a switch. What is the most likely effect of closing the switch?
A. The current in the circuit increases
B. The voltage in the circuit decreases
C. The resistance in the circuit increases
D. The power in the circuit decreases
Question 10
The diagram below shows a map of Nigeria's population distribution. Which of the following regions has the highest population density?
A. North-central zone
B. North-eastern zone
C. South-western zone
D. South-eastern zone
Question 11
A soil profile is composed of the following horizons: O, A, B, and C. Which of the following horizons is characterized by the presence of organic matter?
A. O horizon
B. A horizon
C. B horizon
D. C horizon
Question 12
What is the process by which the Earth's surface is shaped by the movement of tectonic plates?
A. Weathering and erosion
B. Plate tectonics
C. Glacial movement
D. Volcanic activity
Question 13
The diagram below shows the water cycle. What is the process by which water is transferred from the atmosphere to the ground?
A. Evaporation
B. Condensation
C. Precipitation
D. Runoff
Question 14
The diagram below shows a map of Nigeria's vegetation zones. Which of the following zones is characterized by the presence of tropical rainforests?
A. Sahel zone
B. Savanna zone
C. Tropical rainforest zone
D. Mangrove zone
Question 15
A graph shows a positive correlation between the amount of rainfall and the yield of a crop. What is the most likely reason for this phenomenon?
A. Availability of sunlight
B. Proximity to a major city
C. Accessibility to transportation networks
D. Climate and natural environment

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