POST UTME COVENANT UNIVERSITY 2017 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The diagram below shows the distribution of population in a region. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the urban area?
A. High population density
B. High levels of economic activity
C. High levels of social services
D. Low levels of rainfall
Question 2
The concept of 'carrying capacity' is crucial in understanding the relationship between human population growth and environmental degradation. What is the primary factor that determines carrying capacity?
A. Availability of natural resources
B. Technological advancements
C. Economic development
D. Cultural practices
Question 3
The Niger Delta is a major wetland area in Nigeria, characterized by a network of rivers, creeks, and mangrove forests. What is the primary economic activity in this region?
A. Agriculture
B. Fishing
C. Oil and Gas
D. Tourism
Question 4
A region experiences a prolonged drought, leading to a significant decrease in crop yields. What type of climate change is most likely responsible for this phenomenon?
A. Global warming
B. Climate variability
C. Climate change due to human activities
D. Natural climate oscillations
Question 5
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the river valley?
A. It is a low-lying area of land between hills or mountains.
B. It is formed by the erosive action of a river.
C. It is a region of high rainfall and high temperature.
D. It is a region of low rainfall and low temperature.
Question 6
Determine the type of economic activity that would most likely occur in a region with a high concentration of rare earth minerals.
A. Agricultural production
B. Mining and extraction
C. Manufacturing and processing
D. Tourism and recreation
Question 7
A region is experiencing a significant increase in population growth. What type of environmental issue is most likely to occur in this region?
A. Water pollution
B. Air pollution
C. Soil degradation
D. Loss of biodiversity
Question 8
A company is planning to establish a new factory in a region with a high concentration of renewable energy sources. What type of economic activity is most likely to occur in this region?
A. Agricultural production
B. Mining and extraction
C. Manufacturing and processing
D. Tourism and recreation
Question 9
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between the amount of fertilizer used and the yield of a crop. What is the slope of the line?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
Question 10
The climate of a region is determined by its
A. Latitude
B. Altitude
C. Distance from the equator
D. All of the above
Question 11
A map shows a river flowing through a valley. What is the primary reason for the formation of this valley?
A. Erosion by the river
B. Tectonic uplift
C. Volcanic activity
D. Glacial movement
Question 12
The diagram below shows a map of the vegetation belts in a certain region. Which of the following vegetation belts is characterized by the presence of tropical rainforests?
A. Tropical Rainforest
B. Savanna
C. Temperate Rainforest
D. Temperate Grassland
Question 13
The Earth's rotation causes the apparent shift of the position of a star in the sky from its true position. This phenomenon is known as
A. Asterism
B. Precession
C. Nutation
D. Aberration
Question 14
A city is experiencing rapid urbanization. What is the primary impact of this urbanization on the city's infrastructure?
A. Increased traffic congestion
B. Decreased water quality
C. Increased energy consumption
D. All of the above
Question 15
The Earth's atmosphere is composed of several layers. Which of the following is a characteristic of the stratosphere?
A. It is the layer where most of the Earth's weather occurs
B. It is the layer where the ozone layer is located
C. It is the layer where the temperature increases with altitude
D. It is the layer where the temperature decreases with altitude

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