POST UTME BSU 2024 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
In the context of population and settlement studies, what is the primary factor that influences the growth rate of a city?
Correct A. Natural Increase
B. Net Migration
C. Urbanization
D. Economic Growth

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
A city with a population of 500,000 has a birth rate of 15 per 1,000 and a death rate of 10 per 1,000. What is the natural increase rate?
A. 5 per 1,000
Correct B. 10 per 1,000
C. 15 per 1,000
D. 20 per 1,000

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3
A farmer in a rural area is considering the use of a new irrigation system. The system has a water requirement of 10,000 liters per day. If the farmer has a well that can supply 8,000 liters per day, what is the additional water requirement?
A. 2,000 liters per day
B. 4,000 liters per day
Correct C. 6,000 liters per day
D. 8,000 liters per day

Correct Answer: C

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Question 4
A city is experiencing a severe drought. The average temperature has risen by 2°C, and the average precipitation has decreased by 20%. What is the expected impact on the city's water supply?
A. Increase in water supply
Correct B. Decrease in water supply
C. No impact on water supply
D. Uncertain impact on water supply

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5
A company is planning to build a new factory in a rural area. The factory will require 10,000 square meters of land. If the company has a budget of ₦500 million, what is the maximum amount that can be spent on land acquisition?
A. ₦200 million
B. ₦300 million
C. ₦400 million
Correct D. ₦500 million

Correct Answer: D

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Question 6
The process of soil formation involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller particles through physical and chemical weathering. Which of the following is an example of a chemical weathering process?
Correct A. Hydrolysis
B. Oxidation
C. Mechanical weathering
D. Erosion

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley.
Correct A. A meandering river
B. A braided river
C. A straight river
D. A river with a steep gradient

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
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
Correct C. 120,000
D. 125,000

Correct Answer: C

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Question 9
The diagram below shows a map of Nigeria.
Correct A. The capital city of Nigeria
B. The largest city in Nigeria
C. The city with the highest population in Nigeria
D. The city with the highest GDP in Nigeria

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
The process of soil erosion involves the removal of soil particles from one location to another through natural forces such as wind and water. Which of the following is an example of a human-induced factor that contributes to soil erosion?
Correct A. Deforestation
B. Overgrazing
C. Urbanization
D. Climate change

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
What is the primary factor controlling the formation of laterite soils in Nigeria?
Correct A. Rainfall intensity
B. Temperature
C. Soil pH
D. Vegetation cover

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
What is the main cause of soil erosion in Nigeria?
Correct A. Deforestation
B. Overgrazing
C. Urbanization
D. Climate change

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
What is the primary economic activity in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria?
A. Agriculture
B. Mining
Correct C. Oil and gas
D. Tourism

Correct Answer: C

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Question 14
What is the main environmental issue facing the Lake Chad Basin in Nigeria?
A. Overfishing
B. Pollution
Correct C. Climate change
D. Habitat destruction

Correct Answer: C

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Question 15
What is the primary factor controlling the development of landforms in Nigeria?
A. Tectonic activity
Correct B. Weathering and erosion
C. Volcanic activity
D. Sea level changes

Correct Answer: B

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Question 16
The process of soil formation involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller particles through physical and chemical weathering. Which of the following is an example of a physical weathering process?
Correct A. Freeze-thaw action
B. Chemical weathering
C. Biological weathering
D. Erosion

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following is a characteristic of the river's meandering course?
A. The river flows in a straight line
B. The river flows in a zigzag pattern
Correct C. The river flows in a meandering course
D. The river flows in a circular pattern

Correct Answer: C

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Question 18
The Earth's climate is influenced by several factors, including the amount of solar energy it receives. Which of the following is a factor that affects the amount of solar energy the Earth receives?
Correct A. The Earth's distance from the Sun
B. The Earth's tilt on its axis
C. The amount of cloud cover
D. The Earth's rotation period

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a soil profile. Which of the following is a characteristic of the soil's A horizon?
Correct A. High concentration of organic matter
B. High concentration of minerals
C. High concentration of water
D. High concentration of air

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20
The Earth's atmosphere is composed of several layers, including the troposphere and the stratosphere. Which of the following is a characteristic of the stratosphere?
A. High concentration of water vapor
Correct B. High concentration of ozone
C. High concentration of nitrogen
D. High concentration of oxygen

Correct Answer: B

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Question 21
The Nigerian government has implemented policies to reduce the impact of desertification in the Sahel region. Which of the following is a primary consequence of desertification in this region?
A. Loss of biodiversity
B. Increased risk of drought
Correct C. Decreased agricultural productivity
D. Increased risk of flooding

Correct Answer: C

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Question 22
A river's discharge is affected by the following factors: (i) precipitation, (ii) evaporation, (iii) infiltration, (iv) runoff. Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects a river's discharge?
A. Precipitation
B. Evaporation
C. Infiltration
Correct D. Tides

Correct Answer: D

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Question 23
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 24
The Nigerian government has implemented policies to reduce the impact of desertification in the Sahel region. Which of the following is a primary consequence of desertification in this region?
A. Loss of biodiversity
B. Increased risk of drought
Correct C. Decreased agricultural productivity
D. Increased risk of flooding

Correct Answer: C

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Question 25
A river's discharge is affected by the following factors: (i) precipitation, (ii) evaporation, (iii) infiltration, (iv) runoff. Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects a river's discharge?
A. Precipitation
B. Evaporation
C. Infiltration
Correct D. Tides

Correct Answer: D

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