POST UTME AL-HIKMAH UNIVERSITY 2020 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
A map projection that preserves angles and shapes is known as a:
Correct A. Conic projection
B. Cylindrical projection
C. Azimuthal projection
D. Orthographic projection

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
The process of weathering that involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller fragments is known as:
Correct A. Mechanical weathering
B. Chemical weathering
C. Physical weathering
D. Biological weathering

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. What is the name of the feature labeled 'A'?
Correct A. Meander
B. Oxbow lake
C. Delta
D. Floodplain

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
The diagram below shows a simple circuit. What is the value of the current (I) in the circuit?
A. 2A
Correct B. 4A
C. 6A
D. 8A

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between the price of a commodity and the quantity demanded. What is the name of the phenomenon shown in the graph?
Correct A. Law of Demand
B. Law of Supply
C. Law of Diminishing Marginal Utility
D. Law of Increasing Opportunity Cost

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is characterized by a unique combination of physical and economic geography. Which of the following best describes the primary economic activity in this region?
A. Agriculture
B. Fishing and Aquaculture
Correct C. Oil and Gas Extraction
D. Tourism

Correct Answer: C

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Question 7
The Earth's rotation causes the Coriolis effect, which in turn influences global wind patterns. What is the primary consequence of this effect on weather patterns in the Northern Hemisphere?
A. High pressure systems dominate
Correct B. Low pressure systems dominate
C. Wind patterns are unaffected
D. Weather patterns are more unpredictable

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8
A map scale is a ratio of the distance on the map to the corresponding distance on the ground. If a map scale is 1:50,000, what is the distance on the ground represented by 2 cm on the map?
A. 100 m
Correct B. 500 m
C. 1 km
D. 5 km

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9
The process of plate tectonics involves the movement of the Earth's lithosphere. Which of the following is a primary driver of this movement?
Correct A. Convection currents in the mantle
B. Radioactive decay in the core
C. Changes in the Earth's magnetic field
D. Gravitational forces from the Moon

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
The concept of carrying capacity refers to the maximum number of individuals that an environment can sustain indefinitely. Which of the following is a key factor that influences carrying capacity?
A. Availability of food and water
B. Predation and competition
C. Climate and weather patterns
Correct D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

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Question 11
The process of soil formation involves the interaction of several factors, including climate, topography, and vegetation. Which of the following is NOT a primary factor in soil formation?
A. Climate
B. Topography
C. Vegetation
Correct D. Gravity

Correct Answer: D

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Question 12
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT typically found in a river valley?
A. Hill
B. Plateau
Correct C. Mountain
D. Valley

Correct Answer: C

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Question 13
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between temperature and precipitation. Which of the following is the correct interpretation of the graph?
A. There is a direct relationship between temperature and precipitation.
Correct B. There is an inverse relationship between temperature and precipitation.
C. There is no relationship between temperature and precipitation.
D. The relationship between temperature and precipitation is nonlinear.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a delta. Which of the following landforms is NOT typically found in a delta?
A. Bay
B. Estuary
Correct C. Mountain
D. Valley

Correct Answer: C

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Question 15
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between population density and economic development. Which of the following is the correct interpretation of the graph?
A. There is a direct relationship between population density and economic development.
Correct B. There is an inverse relationship between population density and economic development.
C. There is no relationship between population density and economic development.
D. The relationship between population density and economic development is nonlinear.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 16
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT a result of the river's erosional activity?
A. A
B. B
Correct C. C
D. D

Correct Answer: C

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Question 17
A company is considering investing in a new factory in a region with a high concentration of limestone deposits. What type of economic activity is this an example of?
A. Agriculture
Correct B. Mining
C. Manufacturing
D. Tourism

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18
The diagram below shows a map of the world's major climate zones. Which of the following climate zones is characterized by high temperatures and high levels of rainfall throughout the year?
Correct A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
The population of a city is growing at a rate of 5% per annum. If the current population is 100,000, what will be the population after 5 years?
A. 125,000
B. 150,000
C. 175,000
Correct D. 200,000

Correct Answer: D

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Question 20
The diagram below shows a map of a city's transportation network. Which of the following modes of transportation is NOT shown on the map?
A. A
B. B
C. C
Correct D. D

Correct Answer: D

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Question 21
In a perfectly competitive market, the supply curve is determined by the marginal cost (MC) curve. If the MC curve shifts to the right, what will happen to the supply curve?
A. The supply curve will shift to the left.
Correct B. The supply curve will shift to the right.
C. The supply curve will remain unchanged.
D. The supply curve will shift downwards.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 22
A rock is composed of 60% quartz, 20% feldspar, and 20% mica. If a sample of 100 grams of the rock is taken, how many grams of quartz are present?
Correct A. 30 grams
B. 40 grams
C. 50 grams
D. 60 grams

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
The diagram below shows the relationship between the amount of rainfall and the amount of soil erosion. Which of the following statements is true?
A. As rainfall increases, soil erosion decreases.
Correct B. As rainfall increases, soil erosion increases.
C. Soil erosion is not affected by rainfall.
D. The relationship between rainfall and soil erosion is unclear.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24
A company is considering investing in a new project. The project has a net present value (NPV) of 100,000 and a payback period of 5 years. What is the internal rate of return (IRR) of the project?
A. 10%
Correct B. 15%
C. 20%
D. 25%

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25
The diagram below shows the structure of a cell. Which of the following organelles is responsible for protein synthesis?
A. Mitochondria
B. Endoplasmic reticulum
Correct C. Ribosomes
D. Lysosomes

Correct Answer: C

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