POST UTME ABU 2020 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
A map shows a river flowing through a valley. The river has a width of 1 km and a depth of 10 m. If the river flows at a rate of 2 m/s, what is the volume of water flowing through the river per second?
A. 20 m^3/s
B. 200 m^3/s
C. 2000 m^3/s
D. 20,000 m^3/s
Question 2
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following is a characteristic of the river's meandering path?
A. The river flows in a straight line
B. The river flows in a zigzag pattern
C. The river flows in a meandering path
D. The river flows in a circular path
Question 3
The process of plate tectonics is responsible for the formation of which of the following landforms?
A. Mountain range
B. Volcano
C. Canyon
D. Delta
Question 4
The process of weathering that involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller fragments through the action of ice is known as
A. Mechanical weathering
B. Chemical weathering
C. Freeze-thaw weathering
D. Erosion
Question 5
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a soil profile. Which of the following is a characteristic of the soil?
A. The soil is acidic
B. The soil is alkaline
C. The soil is neutral
D. The soil is saline
Question 6
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a delta. Which of the following landforms is a result of sediment deposition?
A. Delta
B. Estuary
C. Tidal flat
D. Ocean
Question 7
Using the concept of urban planning, evaluate the impact of rapid urbanization on the environment in Lagos, Nigeria.
A. Rapid urbanization has led to significant environmental degradation and loss of biodiversity.
B. Rapid urbanization has resulted in the displacement of local communities and disruption of traditional livelihoods.
C. Rapid urbanization has led to the development of sustainable infrastructure and green spaces.
D. Rapid urbanization has had no impact on the environment in Lagos.
Question 8
The diagram below shows a map of a region with a high level of deforestation. What is the name of the process that occurs when the removal of trees and other vegetation disrupts the water cycle?
A. Runoff
B. Evaporation
C. Transpiration
D. Infiltration
Question 9
A map shows a river flowing through a valley. What is the likely type of rock that forms the valley?
A. Limestone
B. Sandstone
C. Granite
D. Shale
Question 10
Using the concept of environmental impact assessment, evaluate the potential effects of a proposed large-scale mining operation on the local ecosystem in the Niger Delta region.
A. The mining operation will have a negligible impact on the local ecosystem.
B. The mining operation will lead to significant habitat destruction and loss of biodiversity.
C. The mining operation will result in the displacement of local communities and disruption of traditional livelihoods.
D. The mining operation will have no impact on the local water quality.
Question 11
A map shows a city with a population of 1 million people. The city has a total area of 100 km^2. What is the population density of the city?
A. 10,000 people/km^2
B. 100,000 people/km^2
C. 1,000,000 people/km^2
D. 10,000,000 people/km^2
Question 12
A river has a mean annual discharge of 1000 m³/s. If the river flows through a gorge with a width of 50 m and a depth of 10 m, calculate the average velocity of the river.
A. 1.5 m/s
B. 2.5 m/s
C. 3.5 m/s
D. 4.5 m/s
Question 13
The process of weathering that involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller fragments through the action of ice is known as _______.
A. Mechanical weathering
B. Chemical weathering
C. Physical weathering
D. Biological weathering
Question 14
A company in Nigeria is considering investing in a new industry. The company has identified two potential locations: a region with high rainfall and a region with low rainfall. Which of the following factors would most likely influence the company's decision to invest in the region with high rainfall?
A. Availability of skilled labor
B. Proximity to raw materials
C. Government incentives
D. Water availability
Question 15
A company is considering two different locations for a new factory. Location A has a high labor cost but is close to the market, while Location B has a low labor cost but is far from the market. Which location would be more suitable for a company that prioritizes low production costs?
A. Location A
B. Location B
C. Both locations are equally suitable
D. Neither location is suitable

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