POST UTME CHRISTOPHER UNIVERSITY 2020 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
Determine the type of vegetation belt that covers the area between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn in Nigeria.
A. Tropical Rainforest
Correct B. Tropical Savanna
C. Desert
D. Mediterranean

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2
A 10-hectare plot of land in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria is to be used for oil palm cultivation. If the oil palm trees are planted at a density of 100 trees per hectare, and each tree requires 10 kg of fertilizer per year, how many kilograms of fertilizer will be required for the entire plot in a year?
A. 1000 kg
Correct B. 10,000 kg
C. 100,000 kg
D. 1,000,000 kg

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3
A diagram of a soil profile is shown below. Identify the type of soil formation process that occurred in the top 10 cm of the profile.
Correct A. Weathering
B. Erosion
C. Deposition
D. Transformation

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley in Nigeria. Identify the type of river valley that is shown.
A. U-shaped valley
Correct B. V-shaped valley
C. Flat valley
D. Meandering valley

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5
A 100-hectare plot of land in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria is to be used for rice cultivation. If the rice crop requires 20 kg of fertilizer per hectare per year, and the fertilizer costs ₦500 per kilogram, how much will it cost to fertilize the entire plot in a year?
A. ₦1,000,000
Correct B. ₦10,000,000
C. ₦100,000,000
D. ₦1,000,000,000

Correct Answer: B

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Question 6
The savannas of Africa are characterized by a distinct vegetation belt, which is influenced by the climate. What is the primary factor responsible for the formation of this vegetation belt?
A. Temperature
Correct B. Precipitation
C. Altitude
D. Soil type

Correct Answer: B

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Question 7
A city with a population of 500,000 is experiencing a growth rate of 3% per annum. If the city's population is expected to double in 20 years, what is the current population growth rate?
Correct A. 2%
B. 3%
C. 4%
D. 5%

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
A farmer is considering two different irrigation systems for his farm. System A uses a drip irrigation system, while System B uses a sprinkler system. If the cost of water for System A is ₦100 per hour and the cost of water for System B is ₦150 per hour, and the farmer wants to save ₦50 per hour, which system should he choose?
Correct A. System A
B. System B
C. Both systems are equally expensive
D. Neither system is suitable

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
A river has a discharge of 100 m³/s and a velocity of 2 m/s. If the river's width is 10 m, what is the river's depth?
A. 1 m
Correct B. 2 m
C. 3 m
D. 4 m

Correct Answer: B

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Question 10
A company is planning to build a new factory in a region with a high level of soil erosion. Which of the following methods would be most effective in preventing soil erosion?
A. Terracing
B. Contour plowing
C. Crop rotation
Correct D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

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Question 11
A map projection that preserves angles and shapes is known as a:
A. Azimuthal Equidistant Projection
Correct B. Gall-Peters Projection
C. Mercator Projection
D. Robinson Projection

Correct Answer: B

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Question 12
The process of plate tectonics that results in the formation of mountains is known as:
A. Continental Drift
Correct B. Convergent Plate Boundary
C. Divergent Plate Boundary
D. Transform Plate Boundary

Correct Answer: B

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Question 13
A city with a high population density and a large number of industries is known as a:
A. Primate City
B. Metropolis
Correct C. Conurbation
D. MeGalopolis

Correct Answer: C

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Question 14
The process of weathering that involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller particles is known as:
Correct A. Mechanical Weathering
B. Chemical Weathering
C. Biological Weathering
D. Physical Weathering

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
A type of economic system in which the government controls the production and distribution of goods and services is known as a:
A. Capitalist Economy
B. Socialist Economy
Correct C. Communist Economy
D. Mixed Economy

Correct Answer: C

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Question 16
The savannas of Africa are characterized by a distinct vegetation belt, which is influenced by the climate. What is the primary factor that determines the type of vegetation in these regions?
A. Temperature
Correct B. Precipitation
C. Altitude
D. Soil type

Correct Answer: B

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Question 17
A company is considering investing in a new mining project in a region with a fragile ecosystem. What is the primary environmental concern associated with this type of project?
A. Water pollution
B. Soil erosion
Correct C. Loss of biodiversity
D. Air pollution

Correct Answer: C

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Question 18
The formation of a delta is an example of a land-forming process that occurs through the interaction of internal and external factors. What is the primary internal factor that contributes to delta formation?
A. Tectonic activity
B. Volcanic eruptions
Correct C. Weathering and erosion
D. Glacial activity

Correct Answer: C

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Question 19
A farmer is considering using a new type of fertilizer that is high in nitrogen. What is the potential environmental impact of this fertilizer on the soil?
A. Increased soil fertility
B. Reduced soil erosion
Correct C. Soil acidification
D. Water pollution

Correct Answer: C

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Question 20
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river delta. What is the primary reason for the formation of this delta?
A. Tectonic activity
B. Volcanic eruptions
Correct C. Weathering and erosion
D. Glacial activity

Correct Answer: C

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Question 21
The concept of 'carrying capacity' in environmental management refers to the maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can sustainably support. Which of the following is a key factor that determines carrying capacity?
Correct A. Availability of food resources
B. Predator-prey relationships
C. Climate and weather patterns
D. Human population density

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
A recent study on the effects of climate change on global sea levels found that the rate of sea-level rise has accelerated by 50% over the past decade. What is the most likely cause of this acceleration?
A. Thermal expansion of seawater
Correct B. Melting of glaciers and ice sheets
C. Changes in ocean currents
D. Human activities such as deforestation

Correct Answer: B

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Question 23
A geologist studying the formation of a mountain range notices that the rocks in the range are primarily composed of granite and gneiss. What type of plate boundary is most likely responsible for the formation of this mountain range?
A. Divergent boundary
Correct B. Convergent boundary
C. Transform boundary
D. Hotspot

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24
A soil scientist is studying the effects of erosion on a particular soil type. Which of the following is a key factor that determines the rate of erosion?
A. Soil texture
B. Soil structure
C. Vegetation cover
Correct D. Topography

Correct Answer: D

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Question 25
A company is considering investing in a new mining project. Which of the following is a key factor that the company should consider when evaluating the project's potential environmental impact?
A. Availability of water resources
Correct B. Presence of endangered species
C. Potential for soil erosion
D. Availability of labor

Correct Answer: B

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