POST UTME JOSEPH AYO BABALOLA UNIVERSITY 2022 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The Niger River is a major river in Nigeria. What is the primary reason for the river's sediment load?
A. Weathering and erosion
B. Human activities
C. Tectonic activity
D. Geological structure
Question 2
The Benue Trough is a major geological feature in Nigeria. What type of rocks are primarily found in this region?
A. Igneous rocks
B. Sedimentary rocks
C. Metamorphic rocks
D. Volcanic rocks
Question 3
The Niger River is the longest river in West Africa and flows through several countries, including Nigeria. What is the approximate distance from the source of the Niger River to its mouth?
A. 4,100 km
B. 4,500 km
C. 5,000 km
D. 5,500 km
Question 4
The diagram below shows a map of Nigeria's major rivers. Which of the following rivers is NOT a major river in Nigeria?
A. Niger River
B. Benue River
C. Kaduna River
D. Osun River
Question 5
The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna. Which of the following is a correct statement about the vegetation of the Niger Delta?
A. The Niger Delta is characterized by a tropical rainforest ecosystem
B. The Niger Delta is characterized by a mangrove swamp ecosystem
C. The Niger Delta is characterized by a savanna ecosystem
D. The Niger Delta is characterized by a desert ecosystem
Question 6
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
D. 125,000
Question 7
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Identify the land-forming process responsible for the formation of the valley.
A. Erosion
B. Deposition
C. Tectonic uplift
D. Volcanic activity
Question 8
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. Physical weathering
D. Biological weathering
Question 9
The process of soil erosion is accelerated by the following factors: A) deforestation, B) intensive farming, C) urbanization, D) all of the above.
A. Deforestation
B. Intensive farming
C. Urbanization
D. All of the above
Question 10
A company is considering investing in a new project in the oil and gas sector in Nigeria. What type of economic activity is this?
A. Agricultural activity
B. Industrial activity
C. Service activity
D. Extractive activity
Question 11
The Niger River is an important source of freshwater for the people of Nigeria. Which of the following is a correct statement about the Niger River?
A. The Niger River is the longest river in West Africa
B. The Niger River is the largest river in Nigeria
C. The Niger River is a major source of hydroelectric power
D. The Niger River is a major source of freshwater
Question 12
The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is characterized by a complex network of rivers and creeks. What is the primary reason for this complex network?
A. Tectonic activity
B. Weathering and erosion
C. Human activities
D. Geological structure
Question 13
The following table shows the population growth rate of Nigeria from 1980 to 2020. What is the primary reason for the rapid population growth?
A. High birth rate
B. Low death rate
C. High immigration rate
D. High emigration rate
Question 14
The Ogun River is a major river in Nigeria. What is the primary reason for the river's water quality?
A. Human activities
B. Weathering and erosion
C. Tectonic activity
D. Geological structure
Question 15
The Earth's climate is influenced by several factors, including the amount of solar energy it receives. Which of the following is a correct statement about the Earth's energy budget?
A. The Earth receives more energy from the sun than it loses to space
B. The Earth loses more energy to space than it receives from the sun
C. The Earth's energy budget is in equilibrium
D. The Earth's energy budget is influenced by the amount of cloud cover

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