POST UTME ACHIEVERS UNIVERSITY 2018 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The diagram below represents a cross-section of a river valley. Identify the landform labeled 'A'.
Correct A. Meandering River
B. Oxbow Lake
C. Delta
D. Floodplain

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
The population of a city is growing at a rate of ( rac{dP}{dt} = 0.02P ). If the initial population is 100,000, find the population after 10 years.
A. 200,000
B. 250,000
Correct C. 300,000
D. 400,000

Correct Answer: C

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Question 3
A company produces two products, A and B, using two inputs, labor and capital. The production function for product A is given by ( Q_A = 2L^0.5K^{0.5} ), where ( L ) is labor and ( K ) is capital. If the company has 100 units of labor and 200 units of capital, find the maximum output of product A.
A. 100
B. 200
Correct C. 300
D. 400

Correct Answer: C

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Question 4
The diagram below represents a simple harmonic motion. Identify the phase angle.
A. 0°
B. 30°
Correct C. 60°
D. 90°

Correct Answer: C

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Question 5
A firm is producing two goods, X and Y, using two inputs, labor and capital. The production function for good X is given by ( Q_X = 2L^0.5K^{0.5} ), where ( L ) is labor and ( K ) is capital. If the firm has 100 units of labor and 200 units of capital, find the maximum output of good X.
A. 100
B. 200
Correct C. 300
D. 400

Correct Answer: C

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Question 6
The diagram below shows the cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT a result of the river's erosional activity?
Correct A. A waterfall
B. A delta
C. A meander
D. A lake

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
A company is considering two different locations for a new factory. Location A has a high labor cost but low transportation cost, while Location B has a low labor cost but high transportation cost. Which of the following is a benefit of Location A?
A. Lower labor cost
Correct B. Lower transportation cost
C. Lower overall cost
D. Higher profit margin

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8
The diagram below shows the process of soil formation. Which of the following is a result of the process?
Correct A. Soil formation
B. Weathering
C. Erosion
D. Deposition

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
A rock has a density of 2.5 g/cm^3 and a volume of 10 cm^3. What is its mass?
A. 25 g
Correct B. 50 g
C. 75 g
D. 100 g

Correct Answer: B

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Question 10
The diagram below shows the cross-section of a mountain range. Which of the following is a result of the process?
A. Mountain formation
B. Plate tectonics
Correct C. Erosion
D. Deposition

Correct Answer: C

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Question 11
The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is characterized by a complex network of rivers and creeks. What is the primary reason for the high level of sedimentation in this region?
Correct A. High rainfall and runoff from the surrounding hills
B. The presence of numerous oil and gas platforms
C. The high level of human activity in the area
D. The natural sedimentation process of the Niger River

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
The population of Nigeria is projected to reach 440 million by 2050. What is the primary factor contributing to this rapid population growth?
Correct A. High fertility rates and a young population
B. Rapid urbanization and migration to cities
C. Improved healthcare and sanitation
D. Increased access to education and family planning

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
The Jos Plateau in Nigeria is a region of significant volcanic activity. What is the primary type of rock formed as a result of this volcanic activity?
Correct A. Igneous rock
B. Sedimentary rock
C. Metamorphic rock
D. Foliated rock

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
The Niger River is a vital source of hydroelectric power for Nigeria. What is the primary method used to generate electricity from the Niger River?
Correct A. Hydroelectric dam
B. Wind turbine
C. Solar panel
D. Geothermal power plant

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
The Ogun River in Nigeria is a major source of water for irrigation and drinking. What is the primary method used to treat the water before it is consumed?
A. Filtration
B. Distillation
C. Boiling
Correct D. Chlorination

Correct Answer: D

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Question 16
The Earth's rotation causes the Coriolis effect, which in turn influences the formation of high and low-pressure systems. What is the primary reason for the formation of a high-pressure system near the equator?
A. The sinking of cold air
Correct B. The sinking of warm air
C. The rising of cold air
D. The rising of warm air

Correct Answer: B

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Question 17
A river's gradient is affected by the surrounding landscape. What is the term for the rate of change of the river's gradient?
A. Gradient
B. Slope
Correct C. Gradient rate
D. Gradient change

Correct Answer: C

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Question 18
A map scale is a ratio of the distance on the map to the corresponding distance on the ground. What is the term for the ratio of the distance on the map to the actual distance on the ground?
A. Map scale
Correct B. Map ratio
C. Map proportion
D. Map scale ratio

Correct Answer: B

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Question 19
A company is considering investing in a new project. The project's expected return on investment (ROI) is 10%, and the company's cost of capital is 8%. What is the net present value (NPV) of the project?
A. ₦100,000
Correct B. ₦120,000
C. ₦150,000
D. ₦180,000

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20
A country's GDP per capita is a measure of its standard of living. What is the formula for calculating GDP per capita?
Correct A. GDP ÷ Population
B. GDP × Population
C. GDP + Population
D. GDP - Population

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
The concept of 'Economic Man' in Economic Geography is associated with which of the following economists?
A. Adam Smith
B. David Ricardo
Correct C. Alfred Marshall
D. John Maynard Keynes

Correct Answer: C

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Question 22
The diagram below shows the relationship between the amount of rainfall and the rate of soil erosion. Which of the following is a correct interpretation of the diagram?
Correct A. As rainfall increases, the rate of soil erosion also increases.
B. As rainfall decreases, the rate of soil erosion also decreases.
C. There is no relationship between rainfall and soil erosion.
D. The rate of soil erosion is constant regardless of rainfall.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
The following table shows the distribution of population in different regions of Nigeria. What is the total population of Nigeria?
A. 100 million
B. 150 million
Correct C. 200 million
D. 250 million

Correct Answer: C

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Question 24
The diagram below shows the process of soil formation. Which of the following is a correct step in the process?
Correct A. Weathering
B. Erosion
C. Deposition
D. All of the above

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
The following map shows the distribution of different types of rocks in Nigeria. What type of rock is found in the north-eastern part of the country?
A. Igneous
B. Sedimentary
Correct C. Metamorphic
D. All of the above

Correct Answer: C

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