POST UTME CHRISTOPHER UNIVERSITY 2019 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The diagram below shows the relationship between the Earth's atmosphere and the ozone layer. Which of the following is a consequence of the depletion of the ozone layer?
A. Increased risk of skin cancer
B. Decreased risk of respiratory diseases
C. Increased risk of eye damage
D. Decreased risk of cardiovascular diseases
Question 2
The diagram below shows the relationship between the Earth's atmosphere and the greenhouse effect. Which of the following is a consequence of the greenhouse effect?
A. Global warming
B. Climate change
C. Ozone depletion
D. Air pollution
Question 3
The process of soil formation through the weathering of rocks is an example of what type of land-forming process?
A. Internal land-forming process
B. External land-forming process
C. Weathering process
D. Erosion process
Question 4
A farmer is considering planting a new crop in a region with a high level of soil salinity. What type of crop is most likely to be affected by this environmental issue?
A. Sugarcane
B. Maize
C. Rice
D. Wheat
Question 5
A farmer has 10 hectares of land and wants to plant a crop that requires 200 kg of fertilizer per hectare. If the fertilizer costs ₦500 per kg, what is the total cost of fertilizer for the entire farm?
A. ₦100,000
B. ₦200,000
C. ₦300,000
D. ₦400,000
Question 6
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following is a characteristic of the river's meandering course?
A. The river flows in a straight line
B. The river flows in a zigzag pattern
C. The river flows in a meandering course
D. The river flows in a circular motion
Question 7
A company is considering investing in a new factory in a region with a high level of soil erosion. What type of industry is most likely to be affected by this environmental issue?
A. Agriculture
B. Manufacturing
C. Construction
D. Tourism
Question 8
A population of 1000 individuals is growing at a rate of 5% per year. If the population is currently at 1200 individuals, what was the population 5 years ago?
A. 800
B. 900
C. 1000
D. 1100
Question 9
A map projection is a way of representing the Earth's surface on a flat surface. What is the primary advantage of the Mercator projection?
A. It preserves angles and shapes well
B. It is easy to draw and understand
C. It shows the Earth's surface area accurately
D. It is suitable for navigation and travel planning
Question 10
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a mountain range. Which of the following is a characteristic of the mountain's formation?
A. The mountain was formed through volcanic activity
B. The mountain was formed through tectonic plate movement
C. The mountain was formed through erosion
D. The mountain was formed through weathering
Question 11
The Earth's rotation causes the Coriolis effect, which results in the formation of
A. Trade winds
B. Westerlies
C. High and low-pressure systems
D. Ocean currents
Question 12
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between population density and economic development. Which of the following is a characteristic of the graph?
A. The graph shows a direct relationship between population density and economic development
B. The graph shows an inverse relationship between population density and economic development
C. The graph shows a non-linear relationship between population density and economic development
D. The graph shows no relationship between population density and economic development
Question 13
Determine the rate of soil erosion in a region with a mean annual rainfall of 1200 mm and a soil loss tolerance of 10 t/ha/year. The soil has a bulk density of 1.2 g/cm3 and a porosity of 0.4. Assume a uniform rainfall distribution and a soil depth of 0.5 m.
A. 0.05 t/ha/year
B. 0.10 t/ha/year
C. 0.15 t/ha/year
D. 0.20 t/ha/year
Question 14
A map scale of 1:50,000 means that 1 centimeter on the map represents
A. 1 kilometer
B. 5 kilometers
C. 10 kilometers
D. 50 kilometers
Question 15
The diagram below shows a cross-section of the Earth's interior. Which layer is responsible for the Earth's magnetic field?
A. Crust
B. Mantle
C. Outer Core
D. Inner Core

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