POST UTME CALEB UNIVERSITY 2019 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
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 meandering river
B. A waterfall
C. A delta
D. A waterfall
Question 2
The table below shows the relationship between the price of a commodity and its quantity demanded. What is the price elasticity of demand at point E?
A. 0.5
B. 1.0
C. 2.0
D. 3.0
Question 3
The process of weathering that involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller fragments due to the expansion and contraction of water within the rock's pores is known as:
A. Mechanical weathering
B. Chemical weathering
C. Physical weathering
D. Biological weathering
Question 4
The savannas of Africa are characterized by a specific type of vegetation that is adapted to the region's climate. Which of the following is a key feature of savanna vegetation?
A. Drought-tolerant trees
B. Grasses and shrubs
C. Deciduous forests
D. Evergreen forests
Question 5
The process of plate tectonics that results in the creation of mountain ranges is known as
A. continental drift
B. oceanic crust formation
C. orogenesis
D. subduction
Question 6
The process of soil formation involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller particles, which is known as:
A. Weathering
B. Erosion
C. Deposition
D. Soilification
Question 7
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between the amount of fertilizer applied to a crop and the yield of the crop. Which of the following is the most likely explanation for the shape of the graph?
A. The law of diminishing returns
B. The law of increasing returns
C. The law of constant returns
D. The law of no returns
Question 8
The Niger River is the longest river in Nigeria and a major source of water for irrigation and drinking. Which of the following is a major threat to the river's ecosystem?
A. Pollution
B. Overfishing
C. Deforestation
D. Climate change
Question 9
The primary source of Nigeria's revenue is derived from the export of
A. petroleum
B. cotton
C. rubber
D. timber
Question 10
The Jos Plateau is a region of Nigeria known for its rich mineral resources. Which of the following rocks is commonly found in this area?
A. Granite
B. Basalt
C. Sedimentary rock
D. Igneous rock
Question 11
A firm is considering investing in a new technology that will reduce its production costs by 20%. If the current production cost is ₦1,000,000, what will be the new production cost?
A. ₦800,000
B. ₦900,000
C. ₦1,000,000
D. ₦1,200,000
Question 12
The Earth's rotation causes the Coriolis effect, which in turn influences the formation of high and low-pressure systems. What is the primary consequence of this effect on global climate patterns?
A. The formation of tropical cyclones
B. The creation of mid-latitude westerlies
C. The development of trade winds
D. The establishment of Hadley cells
Question 13
The process of weathering that involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller fragments due to the expansion and contraction of water within the rock's pores is known as:
A. Mechanical Weathering
B. Chemical Weathering
C. Biological Weathering
D. Hydrolysis
Question 14
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 meandering river
B. A waterfall
C. A delta
D. A waterfall
Question 15
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river delta. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a river delta?
A. High sedimentation rate
B. Low sedimentation rate
C. High water velocity
D. Low water velocity

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