POST UTME ABU 2019 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The diagram below shows the different stages of soil formation. Which stage is characterized by the formation of a soil profile with distinct horizons?
A. Stage 1: Inception
B. Stage 2: Eluviation
C. Stage 3: Illuviation
D. Stage 4: Soil profile formation
Question 2
The concept of carrying capacity is crucial in understanding the relationship between population and the environment. What is the primary factor that determines carrying capacity?
A. Geographic area
B. Availability of resources
C. Technological advancements
D. Economic development
Question 3
What is the term for the process by which a population adapts to its environment through genetic changes?
A. Natural Selection
B. Genetic Drift
C. Gene Flow
D. Mutation
Question 4
A river flows through a region with a population density of 100 people per square kilometer. The river has a width of 10 meters and a depth of 5 meters. What is the population of the region that the river flows through?
A. 10,000
B. 50,000
C. 100,000
D. 200,000
Question 5
In a tropical savanna region, the soil formation process is influenced by the presence of a seasonal river. Which of the following soil types is most likely to form in this environment?
A. Alfisol
B. Ultisol
C. Oxisol
D. Entisol
Question 6
A firm is producing a good with a constant elasticity of demand. If the price elasticity of demand is -2, what is the percentage change in quantity demanded if the price increases by 10%?
A. -20%
B. -15%
C. -10%
D. -5%
Question 7
A city with a population of 500,000 is experiencing rapid growth at a rate of 5% per annum. What is the projected population after 5 years, assuming a constant growth rate?
A. 550,000
B. 525,000
C. 600,000
D. 650,000
Question 8
The Niger Delta is a region of high population density and economic activity. What is the primary environmental concern associated with this region?
A. Oil spills and pollution
B. Deforestation and habitat loss
C. Soil erosion and sedimentation
D. Climate change and sea-level rise
Question 9
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. What is the name of the landform labeled 'A'?
A. Valley
B. Plateau
C. Hill
D. Mountain
Question 10
A farmer is cultivating a crop of maize in a region with a mean annual rainfall of 800 mm. The crop requires 600 mm of water to mature. What is the percentage of the crop's water requirement that is met by the rainfall?
A. 75%
B. 80%
C. 85%
D. 90%
Question 11
The Earth's rotation causes the Coriolis effect, which in turn influences global wind patterns. What is the primary reason for the formation of high and low-pressure systems in the atmosphere?
A. Temperature differences between the equator and the poles
B. The rotation of the Earth
C. The movement of the tectonic plates
D. The interaction between the atmosphere and the oceans
Question 12
The diagram below represents a simple economic model. What is the primary effect of an increase in the money supply on the economy?
A. Decreases inflation
B. Increases inflation
C. Has no effect on inflation
D. Increases unemployment
Question 13
The concept of gentrification is a significant issue in urban geography. What is the primary cause of gentrification?
A. Urban decay and neglect
B. Economic growth and investment
C. Government policies and regulations
D. Demographic changes and migration
Question 14
The diagram below shows a simple harmonic motion. What is the amplitude of the motion?
A. 2 cm
B. 4 cm
C. 6 cm
D. 8 cm
Question 15
What is the term for the movement of tectonic plates that results in the creation of mountains?
A. Divergent Motion
B. Convergent Motion
C. Transform Motion
D. Plate Uplift

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