POST UTME BSU 2023 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The diagram below shows the vegetation belts of Nigeria. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Guinea Savanna?
Correct A. High rainfall
B. Low rainfall
C. High temperature
D. High humidity

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
The Earth's rotation causes the following phenomenon:
A. Tides
B. Seasonal changes
Correct C. Day and night
D. Earthquakes

Correct Answer: C

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Question 3
The diagram below shows the water cycle. Which of the following is NOT a part of the water cycle?
A. Evaporation
B. Condensation
C. Runoff
Correct D. Photosynthesis

Correct Answer: D

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Question 4
The map below shows the location of the Niger Delta. Which of the following is a major economic activity in the Niger Delta?
A. Agriculture
B. Mining
Correct C. Oil and gas production
D. Tourism

Correct Answer: C

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Question 5
The diagram below shows the structure of a cell. Which of the following is NOT a part of a cell?
A. Nucleus
B. Mitochondria
C. Ribosomes
Correct D. Photosynthesis

Correct Answer: D

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Question 6
The diagram below shows the distribution of Nigeria's major mineral resources. Which of the following is NOT a major mineral resource found in Nigeria?
A. Coal
B. Iron Ore
Correct C. Copper
D. Gold

Correct Answer: C

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Question 7
The table below shows the population growth rate of Lagos State from 2006 to 2016. What is the average annual growth rate of the population during this period?
A. 2.5%
Correct B. 3.2%
C. 4.1%
D. 5.5%

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8
The diagram below shows the cross-section of a river. What is the name of the landform labeled 'A'?
Correct A. Meander
B. Oxbow Lake
C. Delta
D. Floodplain

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
The table below shows the climate classification of different regions in Nigeria. Which of the following regions has a tropical savanna climate?
A. Sahel Region
B. Tropical Rainforest Region
Correct C. Tropical Savanna Region
D. Desert Region

Correct Answer: C

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Question 10
The diagram below shows the process of soil erosion. What is the name of the landform labeled 'B'?
A. Gully
Correct B. Sheet Erosion
C. Rill Erosion
D. Badlands

Correct Answer: B

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Question 11
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
Correct B. Chemical weathering
C. Physical weathering
D. Biological weathering

Correct Answer: B

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Question 12
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT typically found in this type of valley?
A. Delta
B. Meandering river
C. Floodplain
Correct D. U-shaped valley

Correct Answer: D

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Question 13
The climate of a region is characterized by high temperatures and high levels of rainfall throughout the year. Which of the following vegetation belts is most likely to be found in this region?
Correct A. Tropical rainforest
B. Tropical savanna
C. Temperate rainforest
D. Temperate grassland

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
The diagram below shows a geological map of a region. Which of the following rocks is most likely to be found in the region marked 'A'?
Correct A. Granite
B. Sedimentary rock
C. Igneous rock
D. Metamorphic rock

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
The diagram below shows a map of a region. Which of the following features is NOT typically found in this type of region?
A. Mountain range
B. Valley
C. Plateau
Correct D. Island

Correct Answer: D

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Question 16
The process of internal landform development that involves the movement of rocks and soil through the action of glaciers is known as:
A. Glacial Plucking
Correct B. Glacial Abrasion
C. Glacial Erosion
D. Glacial Deposition

Correct Answer: B

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Question 17
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the valley?
A. U-shaped
B. V-shaped
Correct C. Flat
D. Steep

Correct Answer: C

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Question 18
The climate of a region is characterized by high temperatures and low humidity throughout the year. Which of the following climate types is this region likely to have?
A. Tropical
Correct B. Desert
C. Temperate
D. Continental

Correct Answer: B

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Question 19
The diagram below shows a geological map of a region. Which of the following rocks is NOT present in the region?
A. Granite
B. Sandstone
C. Marble
Correct D. Coal

Correct Answer: D

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Question 20
The Earth's rotation causes the following phenomenon:
A. Tides
B. Seasons
Correct C. Day and Night
D. Earthquakes

Correct Answer: C

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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 is known as:
A. Mechanical weathering
B. Chemical weathering
C. Biological weathering
Correct D. Thermal weathering

Correct Answer: D

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Question 22
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT typically found in this type of valley?
A. Meander
B. River
C. Valley
Correct D. Oxygen

Correct Answer: D

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Question 23
The population of a city is growing 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 Nigeria. Which of the following states is NOT a coastal state?
A. Lagos
B. Rivers
C. Kogi
Correct D. Ogun

Correct Answer: D

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Question 25
The Earth's atmosphere is composed of approximately 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, and 1% other gases. What is the total percentage of nitrogen and oxygen in the atmosphere?
Correct A. 99%
B. 98%
C. 97%
D. 96%

Correct Answer: A

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