POST UTME BSU 2022 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The savannas of West Africa are characterized by a distinct vegetation belt, which is influenced by the climate. What is the primary factor responsible for the formation of this vegetation belt?
A. Temperature
Correct B. Precipitation
C. Altitude
D. Soil Type

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2
A river flows through a region with a gentle slope, resulting in a meandering course. What is the primary reason for this meandering?
Correct A. Erosion
B. Deposition
C. Tectonic Activity
D. Human Intervention

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
A farmer in a region with a high population density is considering the use of contour farming to reduce soil erosion. What is the primary advantage of contour farming in this context?
A. Increased Crop Yield
Correct B. Reduced Soil Erosion
C. Improved Water Infiltration
D. Enhanced Biodiversity

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4
A geologist is studying the formation of a mountain range. What is the primary process responsible for the uplift of the range?
A. Volcanic Activity
Correct B. Plate Tectonics
C. Weathering and Erosion
D. Glacial Activity

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5
A hydrologist is studying the flow of a river. What is the primary factor that affects the velocity of the river?
A. Depth
B. Width
Correct C. Gradient
D. Volume

Correct Answer: C

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Question 6
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT a result of the river's erosive action?
A. Delta
B. Meander
Correct C. Oxygen
D. Valley

Correct Answer: C

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Question 7
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between population growth and resource availability. What is the likely outcome if the population continues to grow at the same rate?
A. Increased resource availability
B. Decreased resource availability
C. Resource depletion
Correct D. Economic stagnation

Correct Answer: D

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Question 8
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a mountain range. Which of the following landforms is a result of the process of weathering?
A. Mountain range
B. Valley
Correct C. Plateau
D. Canyon

Correct Answer: C

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Question 9
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between the amount of rainfall and the amount of soil erosion. What is the likely outcome if the amount of rainfall increases?
A. Increased soil erosion
B. Decreased soil erosion
Correct C. Increased soil erosion
D. Decreased soil erosion

Correct Answer: C

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Question 10
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river delta. Which of the following landforms is a result of the process of deposition?
A. River delta
B. Bay
C. Beach
Correct D. Dune

Correct Answer: D

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Question 11
In the context of Economic Geography, what is the primary factor that determines the location of a manufacturing industry?
A. Transportation costs
B. Labor costs
Correct C. Raw material availability
D. Market demand

Correct Answer: C

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Question 12
A rock sample is composed of 60% quartz, 20% feldspar, and 20% mica. What is the percentage of mica in the sample?
A. 10%
Correct B. 20%
C. 30%
D. 40%

Correct Answer: B

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Question 13
The diagram below shows the population growth of a city over a period of 20 years. What is the average annual growth rate?
A. 2%
Correct B. 3%
C. 4%
D. 5%

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14
A company is considering the construction of a new factory in a region with a high level of environmental degradation. What is the primary environmental concern associated with this project?
A. Air pollution
B. Water pollution
C. Soil contamination
Correct D. Loss of biodiversity

Correct Answer: D

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Question 15
The diagram below shows the cross-section of a river. What is the primary factor that determines the river's discharge?
A. Water level
B. River width
Correct C. River depth
D. Sediment load

Correct Answer: C

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Question 16
The process of glacial erosion in which a glacier moves over a surface and picks up and transports rock fragments is known as _______.
Correct A. Plucking
B. Abrasion
C. Attrition
D. Solifluction

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
The diagram below shows the relationship between the amount of rainfall and the type of vegetation in a region. Which of the following types of vegetation is most likely to be found in a region with high rainfall?
Correct A. Tropical rainforest
B. Temperate deciduous forest
C. Grassland
D. Desert

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
The diagram below shows the structure of a typical cell. Which of the following organelles is responsible for protein synthesis?
A. Mitochondria
B. Endoplasmic reticulum
Correct C. Ribosomes
D. Lysosomes

Correct Answer: C

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Question 19
The diagram below shows the relationship between the amount of rainfall and the type of industry in a region. Which of the following types of industry is most likely to be found in a region with high rainfall?
Correct A. Agricultural industry
B. Manufacturing industry
C. Service industry
D. Construction industry

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20
The diagram below shows the structure of a typical solar system. Which of the following planets is most likely to have a highly eccentric orbit?
A. Mercury
B. Venus
C. Earth
Correct D. Uranus

Correct Answer: D

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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
Correct C. Physical weathering
D. Biological weathering

Correct Answer: C

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Question 22
The diagram below shows a cross-section of the Earth's interior. Which layer is responsible for the Earth's magnetic field?
Correct A. Core
B. Mantle
C. Crust
D. Outer core

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
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. 110,000
B. 115,000
C. 120,000
Correct D. 125,000

Correct Answer: D

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Question 24
The diagram below shows a map of a city's transportation network. Which mode of transportation is the most efficient for traveling from point A to point B?
A. Bus
Correct B. Train
C. Car
D. Bicycle

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25
The Earth's surface is divided into several landforms, including mountains, valleys, and plateaus. Which of the following is NOT a type of landform?
A. Mountain
B. Valley
C. Plateau
Correct D. Ocean

Correct Answer: D

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