POST UTME CHRISTOPHER UNIVERSITY 2017 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following land-forming processes is primarily responsible for the formation of this valley?
Correct A. Erosion by a river
B. Deposition by a river
C. Weathering and mass wasting
D. Tectonic uplift

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
A population of 1000 individuals is growing at a rate of 10% per year. If the initial population is 1000, what will be the population after 5 years?
A. 1000
B. 1100
C. 1200
Correct D. 1300

Correct Answer: D

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Question 3
The diagram below shows a typical example of a vegetation belt. Which of the following climate types is most likely to be associated with this vegetation belt?
Correct A. Tropical rainforest
B. Tropical savanna
C. Temperate rainforest
D. Temperate deciduous forest

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
A company has a profit of 1000 and a loss of 500. If the company has a total of 2000 in assets, what is the company's net worth?
A. 1500
Correct B. 2000
C. 2500
D. 3000

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5
The diagram below shows a typical example of a population pyramid. Which of the following demographic characteristics is most likely to be associated with this population pyramid?
Correct A. High birth rate
B. Low birth rate
C. High death rate
D. Low death rate

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is characterized by a complex network of rivers and creeks. Which of the following is a major factor contributing to the erosion of the Niger Delta?
A. Human activities such as deforestation and sand mining
Correct B. Natural factors such as tidal currents and wave action
C. Climate change and sea-level rise
D. Soil compaction and subsidence

Correct Answer: B

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Question 7
A map of Nigeria shows the location of the Jos Plateau. What is the primary geological process responsible for the formation of the Jos Plateau?
A. Volcanic activity
B. Weathering and erosion
Correct C. Tectonic uplift
D. Glacial activity

Correct Answer: C

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Question 8
The Ogun River is a major river in southwestern Nigeria. What is the primary economic activity associated with the Ogun River?
Correct A. Agriculture
B. Mining
C. Tourism
D. Manufacturing

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
A diagram of the Niger Delta shows the location of the mangrove forests. What is the primary environmental issue associated with the mangrove forests?
Correct A. Habitat loss and fragmentation
B. Climate change and sea-level rise
C. Pollution and overfishing
D. Soil erosion and sedimentation

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
A map of Nigeria shows the location of the Chad Basin. What is the primary geological process responsible for the formation of the Chad Basin?
Correct A. Tectonic uplift
B. Volcanic activity
C. Weathering and erosion
D. Glacial activity

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
The Benue Trough is a rift zone in Nigeria that is characterized by a series of faults and folds. Which of the following is NOT a type of fault associated with the Benue Trough?
A. Normal Fault
B. Reverse Fault
C. Strike-Slip Fault
Correct D. Dip-Slip Fault

Correct Answer: D

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Question 12
The Niger Delta is a major sedimentary basin in Nigeria that is characterized by a series of distributaries and distributary channels. What is the primary mechanism of sediment transport in the Niger Delta?
Correct A. Fluvial Erosion
B. Tectonic Uplift
C. Wave Action
D. Sedimentation

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
The Jos Plateau is a volcanic plateau in Nigeria that is characterized by a series of volcanic cones and lava flows. What is the primary type of rock that is associated with the Jos Plateau?
Correct A. Igneous Rock
B. Sedimentary Rock
C. Metamorphic Rock
D. Foliated Rock

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
The Kainji Dam is a major hydroelectric dam in Nigeria that is located on the Niger River. What is the primary purpose of the Kainji Dam?
Correct A. Hydroelectric Power Generation
B. Irrigation
C. Flood Control
D. Navigation

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
The Ogun River is a major river in Nigeria that is located in the southwestern part of the country. What is the primary type of rock that is associated with the Ogun River?
A. Granite
Correct B. Basalt
C. Sandstone
D. Shale

Correct Answer: B

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Question 16
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. Geological history
B. Climate
C. Topography
Correct D. Vegetation

Correct Answer: D

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Question 17
A population of 1000 individuals is growing at a rate of 5% per annum. If the growth rate remains constant, what will be the population after 10 years?
A. 1500
Correct B. 2000
C. 2500
D. 3000

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18
A company is planning to establish a new factory in a rural area. The factory will require a minimum of 1000 hectares of land for its operations. If the company has identified two potential sites, Site A and Site B, which of the following is the most appropriate criterion for selecting the site?
A. Proximity to major transportation routes
B. Availability of skilled labor
Correct C. Availability of land
D. Environmental impact

Correct Answer: C

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Question 19
A river has a discharge of 1000 m3/s and a velocity of 2 m/s. If the river is 10 m deep, what is the cross-sectional area of the river?
A. 50 m2
Correct B. 100 m2
C. 200 m2
D. 500 m2

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20
A farmer is considering the use of a new fertilizer that has a nitrogen content of 20%. If the farmer applies 100 kg of the fertilizer per hectare, how much nitrogen will be added to the soil?
A. 20 kg/ha
Correct B. 40 kg/ha
C. 60 kg/ha
D. 80 kg/ha

Correct Answer: B

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Question 21
A map projection is a representation of the Earth's surface on a flat surface. Which of the following map projections is best suited for representing the Earth's surface accurately?
A. Mercator Projection
Correct B. Gall-Peters Projection
C. Robinson Projection
D. Azimuthal Equidistant Projection

Correct Answer: B

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Question 22
A tropical rainforest is characterized by high temperatures and high levels of rainfall throughout the year. Which of the following climate zones is NOT a characteristic of a tropical rainforest?
A. High temperatures
B. High levels of rainfall
Correct C. Seasonal drought
D. High levels of humidity

Correct Answer: C

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Question 23
A country's economic growth is often measured by its Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Which of the following is NOT a component of GDP?
A. Consumption
B. Investment
C. Government spending
Correct D. Imports

Correct Answer: D

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Question 24
A river's course is shaped by a combination of internal and external land-forming processes. Which of the following is an example of an external land-forming process?
A. Erosion
B. Deposition
C. Weathering
Correct D. Tectonic uplift

Correct Answer: D

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Question 25
Soil formation is a complex process that involves the interaction of several factors. Which of the following is NOT a factor that contributes to soil formation?
A. Weathering
B. Erosion
C. Deposition
Correct D. Photosynthesis

Correct Answer: D

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