POST UTME CHRISTOPHER UNIVERSITY 2020 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
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
C. Soil acidification
D. Water pollution
Question 2
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
B. Precipitation
C. Altitude
D. Soil type
Question 3
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
B. Melting of glaciers and ice sheets
C. Changes in ocean currents
D. Human activities such as deforestation
Question 4
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
B. ₦10,000,000
C. ₦100,000,000
D. ₦1,000,000,000
Question 5
A population of 1000 people is growing at a rate of 5% per annum. Calculate the population after 5 years, assuming no migration or death.
A. 1200
B. 1500
C. 1800
D. 2000
Question 6
The population of a city is increasing at a rate of 5% per annum. If the current population is 100,000, what will be the population after 2 years?
A. 121,000
B. 110,000
C. 105,000
D. 125,000
Question 7
A city with a high population density and a large number of industries is known as a:
A. Primate City
B. Metropolis
C. Conurbation
D. MeGalopolis
Question 8
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?
A. 2%
B. 3%
C. 4%
D. 5%
Question 9
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
D. Topography
Question 10
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
B. Convergent boundary
C. Transform boundary
D. Hotspot
Question 11
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
C. Weathering and erosion
D. Glacial activity
Question 12
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?
A. System A
B. System B
C. Both systems are equally expensive
D. Neither system is suitable
Question 13
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
D. All of the above
Question 14
The process of soil formation through the weathering of rocks is known as _______.
A. Erosion
B. Weathering
C. Soilification
D. Pedogenesis
Question 15
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
B. Tropical Savanna
C. Desert
D. Mediterranean

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