POST UTME CHRISTOPHER UNIVERSITY 2025 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The following table shows the population of Nigeria from 1990 to 2010. What is the average annual growth rate of the population during this period?
A. 2.5%
B. 3.5%
C. 4.5%
D. 5.5%
Question 2
A diagram of the Earth's solar system shows the relative distances between the Sun and the planets. What is the primary reason for the variation in planetary distances?
A. Gravitational forces
B. Orbital velocity
C. Planetary mass
D. Asteroid belt
Question 3
The diagram below shows the cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT a result of the river's erosional activity?
A. Meander
B. Oxbow lake
C. Delta
D. Waterfall
Question 4
A diagram of a coal mine shows the different stages of coal formation. What is the primary stage of coal formation?
A. Plant growth
B. Swamp formation
C. Sedimentation
D. Heat and pressure
Question 5
A river has a discharge of 100 m³/s and a slope of 0.01. What is the expected velocity of the river, assuming a rectangular cross-section?
A. 5 m/s
B. 10 m/s
C. 15 m/s
D. 20 m/s
Question 6
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. What is the name of the landform labeled 'A'?
A. Meander
B. Oxbow lake
C. Delta
D. Floodplain
Question 7
The Earth's atmosphere is composed of several layers. Which of the following is NOT a layer of the atmosphere?
A. Troposphere
B. Stratosphere
C. Mesosphere
D. Ocean
Question 8
The Earth's rotation causes the following phenomenon:
A. Tides
B. Seasonal variation in temperature and rainfall
C. Day and night
D. Earthquakes
Question 9
The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is characterized by a complex network of rivers and creeks. What is the primary reason for this complex network?
A. Tectonic activity
B. Erosion and sedimentation
C. Volcanic activity
D. Glacial activity
Question 10
The Earth's axial tilt is approximately 23.5°. What is the primary effect of this tilt on the planet's climate?
A. It leads to extreme variations in temperature between equatorial and polar regions.
B. It results in a relatively uniform temperature distribution across the globe.
C. It causes the formation of large ice caps at the poles.
D. It leads to the creation of large deserts in the subtropics.
Question 11
The Earth's magnetic field is generated by the movement of molten iron in the outer core. What is the primary effect of this movement on the Earth's magnetic field?
A. It causes the magnetic field to weaken
B. It causes the magnetic field to strengthen
C. It causes the magnetic field to shift
D. It causes the magnetic field to disappear
Question 12
A company is considering investing in a new factory that will produce solar panels. The initial investment is ₦1,500,000, and the expected annual profit is ₦500,000. What is the payback period of the investment?
A. 3 years
B. 4 years
C. 5 years
D. 6 years
Question 13
The diagram below shows a cross-section of the Niger Delta. Which of the following is a major economic activity in the Niger Delta?
A. Oil production
B. Agriculture
C. Fishing
D. Tourism
Question 14
A city with a population of 500,000 has a growth rate of 3% per annum. Assuming a constant growth rate, what will be the population after 5 years?
A. 550,000
B. 525,000
C. 500,000
D. 475,000
Question 15
A map shows a river flowing through a valley. What is the likely effect of the river's discharge on the surrounding landscape?
A. The river will erode the surrounding landscape.
B. The river will deposit sediment in the valley.
C. The river will create a new path through the valley.
D. The river will remain unchanged.

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