POST UTME COAL CITY UNIVERSITY 2017 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
Explain the concept of environmental impact assessment (EIA) and its application in Nigeria. Discuss the importance of EIA in sustainable development and suggest measures for effective EIA implementation.
A. EIA is a process of identifying and mitigating the environmental impacts of a project.
B. EIA is a process of identifying and minimizing the economic impacts of a project.
C. EIA is a process of identifying and maximizing the social impacts of a project.
D. EIA is not a necessary process for project implementation.
Question 2
A rock sample is composed of 60% quartz, 20% feldspar, and 20% mica. What is the percentage of mica in the sample?
A. 20%
B. 25%
C. 30%
D. 35%
Question 3
A map shows the distribution of a particular disease in a region. Which of the following is NOT a method used to analyze the data?
A. Spatial autocorrelation analysis
B. Regression analysis
C. Cluster analysis
D. Time series analysis
Question 4
Using the concept of soil formation, explain the relationship between soil type and land use in Nigeria. Discuss the importance of soil conservation and suggest measures for sustainable land management.
A. Soil type is determined by land use.
B. Land use is determined by soil type.
C. Soil type and land use are independent factors.
D. Soil type has no impact on land use.
Question 5
A river has a discharge of 100 m³/s. If the river flows for 8 hours, what is the total volume of water discharged?
A. 800,000 m³
B. 1,000,000 m³
C. 1,200,000 m³
D. 1,600,000 m³
Question 6
A company is considering investing in a new industry. Which of the following is NOT a factor that should be considered in the investment decision?
A. Market demand and competition
B. Government policies and regulations
C. Environmental impact and sustainability
D. Employee salaries and benefits
Question 7
The process of soil erosion in a hilly region is primarily influenced by which of the following factors?
A. Rainfall
B. Vegetation
C. Topography
D. Soil type
Question 8
The population growth rate of a city is 3.5% per annum. If the current population is 1,000,000, what will be the population after 5 years?
A. 1,063,000
B. 1,075,000
C. 1,087,500
D. 1,100,000
Question 9
The diagram below shows the relationship between the amount of rainfall and the type of vegetation in a region. Which of the following types of vegetation is most likely to be found in a region with low rainfall?
A. Tropical rainforest
B. Savanna
C. Desert
D. Temperate rainforest
Question 10
The diagram below shows the structure of a cell. Which of the following organelles is responsible for the breakdown of proteins?
A. Mitochondria
B. Ribosomes
C. Endoplasmic reticulum
D. Lysosomes
Question 11
The diagram below shows the relationship between the amount of rainfall and the type of vegetation in a region. Which of the following types of vegetation is most likely to be found in a region with high rainfall?
A. Tropical rainforest
B. Savanna
C. Desert
D. Temperate rainforest
Question 12
The diagram below shows a cross-section of the Earth's atmosphere. What is the layer labeled 'A'?
A. Troposphere
B. Stratosphere
C. Mesosphere
D. Thermosphere
Question 13
The concept of 'carrying capacity' in population studies refers to the maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can support without degrading its quality. Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences carrying capacity?
A. Availability of food and water
B. Predation and disease
C. Climate and geography
D. Technological advancements
Question 14
The savannas of Nigeria are characterized by a distinct wet and dry season. What is the primary factor responsible for this seasonal variation?
A. Temperature
B. Precipitation
C. Humidity
D. Evapotranspiration
Question 15
A farmer has 100 hectares of land. If he plants 20 hectares with maize, 30 hectares with yams, and 50 hectares with cassava, what percentage of the land is planted with cassava?
A. 50%
B. 60%
C. 70%
D. 80%

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