POST UTME BSU 2020 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The concept of 'carrying capacity' in population studies refers to the maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can sustainably support. Which of the following factors is NOT a determinant of carrying capacity?
A. Availability of food and water
B. Predation and disease
C. Climate and temperature
Correct D. Technological advancements

Correct Answer: D

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Question 2
A city with a population of 500,000 has a population growth rate of 3% per annum. If the city's carrying capacity is 1,000,000, what is the maximum population the city can sustainably support after 20 years?
A. 750,000
B. 800,000
Correct C. 850,000
D. 900,000

Correct Answer: C

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Question 3
A firm producing goods in a perfectly competitive market faces a market demand curve of Q = 100 - 2P. If the firm's marginal cost (MC) is 10, what is the optimal price (P) at which the firm should produce?
A. 20
B. 30
Correct C. 40
D. 50

Correct Answer: C

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Question 4
A rock sample contains 80% quartz, 15% feldspar, and 5% mica. If the sample weighs 100g, what is the weight of the quartz in the sample?
A. 60g
B. 70g
Correct C. 80g
D. 90g

Correct Answer: C

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Question 5
A river has a discharge of 100 m^3/s and a velocity of 2 m/s. If the river's cross-sectional area is 50 m^2, what is the river's depth?
A. 1m
Correct B. 2m
C. 3m
D. 4m

Correct Answer: B

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Question 6
The Earth's rotation causes the apparent shift of the position of a star in the sky due to the finite speed of light. This phenomenon is known as
Correct A. stellar parallax
B. annual aberration
C. diurnal aberration
D. stellar refraction

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
The diagram below represents a cross-section of a river. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the river's meandering path?
A. meandering path
B. oxbow lakes
C. point bars
Correct D. straight path

Correct Answer: D

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Question 8
The diagram below represents a simple harmonic motion. Which of the following is the correct equation for the displacement of the object at time t?
Correct A. ( x = A sin (omega t + phi) )
B. ( x = A cos (omega t + phi) )
C. ( x = A sin (omega t - phi) )
D. ( x = A cos (omega t - phi) )

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
The diagram below represents a map of Nigeria. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Niger Delta region?
A. high population density
B. high oil production
Correct C. high agricultural production
D. high industrial production

Correct Answer: C

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Question 10
The diagram below represents a simple circuit. Which of the following is the correct equation for the current in the circuit?
Correct A. ( I = rac{V}{R} )
B. ( I = rac{R}{V} )
C. ( I = rac{V}{sqrt{R}} )
D. ( I = rac{sqrt{R}}{V} )

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
In a population of 10,000 individuals, the age distribution is as follows: 0-14 years (30%), 15-64 years (60%), and 65 years and above (10%). If the population grows at an annual rate of 2%, what is the projected population in 10 years?
A. 12,000
B. 13,000
Correct C. 14,000
D. 15,000

Correct Answer: C

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Question 12
A city with a population of 500,000 is experiencing rapid urbanization. The city's population is growing at a rate of 5% per annum. If the city's carrying capacity is 1,000,000, what is the maximum population the city can sustain without degrading its environment?
A. 750,000
B. 800,000
Correct C. 850,000
D. 900,000

Correct Answer: C

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Question 13
A river with a discharge of 100 m3/s has a sediment load of 10 kg/s. If the river flows for 24 hours a day, what is the total amount of sediment transported by the river in a year?
Correct A. 2,592,000 kg
B. 2,592,000 kg
C. 2,592,000 kg
D. 2,592,000 kg

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
A map shows a river flowing through a valley. The river has a meandering course with a sinuosity of 1.5. What is the length of the river if its straight-line distance is 50 km?
A. 37.5 km
B. 50 km
Correct C. 62.5 km
D. 75 km

Correct Answer: C

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Question 15
A rock sample has a density of 2.5 g/cm3. If the sample weighs 50 g, what is its volume?
A. 20 cm3
Correct B. 25 cm3
C. 30 cm3
D. 35 cm3

Correct Answer: B

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Question 16
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. What type of landform is formed by the erosive action of the river?
A. U-shaped valley
Correct B. V-shaped valley
C. Meandering valley
D. Dendritic valley

Correct Answer: B

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Question 17
The Earth's atmosphere is composed of approximately 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, and 1% other gases. What is the percentage of oxygen in the atmosphere?
A. 20%
Correct B. 21%
C. 22%
D. 23%

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18
The map below shows the distribution of vegetation in a tropical region. What type of vegetation is found in the area marked 'A'?
Correct A. Rainforest
B. Savanna
C. Mangrove
D. Desert

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a mountain range. What type of landform is formed by the tectonic uplift of the Earth's crust?
Correct A. Fold mountain
B. Block mountain
C. Volcanic mountain
D. Dome-shaped mountain

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20
The map below shows the distribution of climate in a temperate region. What type of climate is found in the area marked 'B'?
A. Tropical climate
Correct B. Temperate climate
C. Continental climate
D. Polar climate

Correct Answer: B

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Question 21
The process of weathering that involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller fragments due to the expansion and contraction of water within the rock's pores is known as
A. Mechanical weathering
B. Chemical weathering
C. Biological weathering
Correct D. Hydrolysis

Correct Answer: D

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Question 22
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river delta. Which of the following is a characteristic of the delta?
A. The delta is a result of a river flowing into a lake
Correct B. The delta is a result of a river flowing into the ocean
C. The delta is a result of a river flowing into a sea
D. The delta is a result of a river flowing into a river

Correct Answer: B

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Question 23
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between the price of a commodity and the quantity demanded. Which of the following is a characteristic of the graph?
A. The graph shows a positive relationship between price and quantity demanded
Correct B. The graph shows a negative relationship between price and quantity demanded
C. The graph shows a direct relationship between price and quantity demanded
D. The graph shows an inverse relationship between price and quantity demanded

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24
The diagram below shows a map of a city. Which of the following is a characteristic of the city?
Correct A. The city is located near a river
B. The city is located near a lake
C. The city is located near a sea
D. The city is located near a mountain

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a mountain. Which of the following is a characteristic of the mountain?
Correct A. The mountain is a result of tectonic plate movement
B. The mountain is a result of volcanic activity
C. The mountain is a result of erosion
D. The mountain is a result of weathering

Correct Answer: A

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