POST UTME ABU 2022 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The concept of 'carrying capacity' is most relevant to which of the following environmental issues?
A. Climate change
B. Biodiversity loss
C. Water pollution
D. Overpopulation
Question 2
The diagram below shows a cross-section of the Earth's crust. Which of the following types of rocks is most likely to be found in the region marked 'X'?
A. Igneous
B. Sedimentary
C. Metamorphic
D. Foliated
Question 3
A population pyramid shows a population of 1,000,000 people, with 500,000 males and 500,000 females. If the population grows at a rate of 2% per annum, what will be the population after 10 years?
A. 1,210,000
B. 1,220,000
C. 1,230,000
D. 1,240,000
Question 4
A river in Nigeria has a discharge rate of 1000 m3/s. What is the primary factor that affects this discharge rate?
A. The river's slope.
B. The river's width.
C. The river's depth.
D. The river's discharge rate is affected by its slope, width, and depth.
Question 5
A river's discharge is affected by several factors, including its slope, width, and depth. Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects a river's discharge?
A. Slope
B. Width
C. Depth
D. Atmospheric Pressure
Question 6
The process of plate tectonics is responsible for the formation of which of the following landforms?
A. Mountain ranges
B. Volcanic islands
C. Continental shelves
D. Fjords
Question 7
In a population pyramid, what is the term for the age group that is typically characterized by a large number of individuals in the younger age brackets, with a smaller number of individuals in the older age brackets?
A. Expansive
B. Contractive
C. Stationary
D. Pyramidal
Question 8
The diagram below shows a map of the Earth's solar system. Which of the following planets is most likely to have a highly eccentric orbit?
A. Mercury
B. Venus
C. Earth
D. Mars
Question 9
The concept of 'population momentum' is most closely associated with which of the following demographic transition models?
A. First demographic transition
B. Second demographic transition
C. Third demographic transition
D. Fourth demographic transition
Question 10
A population of 1000 individuals is growing at a rate of 10% per year. If the population is currently at 1200 individuals, what was the population 5 years ago?
A. 900
B. 1000
C. 1100
D. 1200
Question 11
A soil profile shows a layer of clay at a depth of 20 cm. If the density of the clay is 1.5 g/cm³, what is the mass of the clay layer?
A. 30 g
B. 60 g
C. 90 g
D. 120 g
Question 12
A river's discharge is affected by its slope, which is influenced by the rate of tectonic uplift and the resistance offered by the river's channel. Which of the following best describes the relationship between the river's slope and its discharge?
A. The river's discharge increases as its slope decreases.
B. The river's discharge decreases as its slope increases.
C. The river's discharge remains constant regardless of its slope.
D. The relationship between the river's slope and discharge is not well understood.
Question 13
A map of Nigeria shows that the Sahara Desert covers a large portion of the country. What is the primary reason for this phenomenon?
A. The Sahara Desert is located near the equator.
B. The Sahara Desert has a high precipitation rate.
C. The Sahara Desert has a low elevation.
D. The Sahara Desert is a result of the country's location in the tropics.
Question 14
A map shows a road network with a scale of 1:50,000. If the distance between two points on the map is 5 cm, what is the actual distance between the two points?
A. 2.5 km
B. 5 km
C. 10 km
D. 15 km
Question 15
A soil sample from the Jos Plateau region of Nigeria has a pH level of 6.5. What is the primary characteristic of this soil?
A. The soil is acidic.
B. The soil is alkaline.
C. The soil is neutral.
D. The soil is saline.

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