POST UTME COVENANT UNIVERSITY 2018 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
A map shows a region with a population density of 200 people/km². If the region has an area of 100 km², what is the total population of the region?
A. 10,000 people
B. 20,000 people
C. 50,000 people
D. 100,000 people
Question 2
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between the amount of rainfall and the number of days with rainfall. What is the name of the type of relationship shown?
A. Direct proportion
B. Inverse proportion
C. Direct variation
D. Inverse variation
Question 3
A river has a discharge of 100 m³/s. If the river flows for 10 hours, what is the total volume of water that flows through the river?
A. 1000 m³
B. 5000 m³
C. 10,000 m³
D. 20,000 m³
Question 4
A company is planning to build a new factory in a rural area. The factory will employ 1000 workers and will generate 5000 kg of waste per day. What is the expected impact on the local environment?
A. The factory will have a negligible impact on the local environment.
B. The factory will have a moderate impact on the local environment.
C. The factory will have a significant impact on the local environment.
D. The factory will have a catastrophic impact on the local environment.
Question 5
The diagram below shows the relationship between the amount of rainfall and the type of vegetation in Nigeria. What is the name of the region with the highest rainfall?
A. Tropical Rainforest
B. Savanna
C. Mangrove
D. Desert
Question 6
The process of weathering that involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller fragments due to the expansion and contraction of water within the rock's pores is known as:
A. Mechanical weathering
B. Chemical weathering
C. Physical weathering
D. Biological weathering
Question 7
The diagram below shows a map of the Chad Basin. What is the primary reason for the formation of the Chad Basin?
A. Tectonic Uplift
B. Weathering and Erosion
C. Deposition
D. Volcanic Activity
Question 8
In the context of Population and Settlement Studies, what is the primary factor that influences the distribution of population in a given area?
A. Accessibility to resources
B. Availability of infrastructure
C. Climate and environmental factors
D. Cultural and social norms
Question 9
The diagram below shows the distribution of natural resources in Nigeria. What is the name of the region with the highest concentration of oil reserves?
A. South-South
B. North-East
C. North-West
D. South-East
Question 10
The Kainji Dam is a hydroelectric dam located on the Niger River in Nigeria. What is the primary purpose of this dam?
A. Irrigation
B. Drinking water supply
C. Hydroelectric power generation
D. Flood control
Question 11
The Benue Trough is a region of Nigeria characterized by a series of faults and folds. What type of tectonic activity is responsible for this feature?
A. Continental rifting
B. Oceanic-continental convergence
C. Intraplate deformation
D. Volcanic activity
Question 12
The diagram below represents a soil profile. What is the primary function of the O horizon in this soil profile?
A. To absorb and retain water
B. To provide nutrients to plants
C. To protect the soil from erosion
D. To support the growth of microorganisms
Question 13
The Earth's rotation causes the following phenomenon:
A. Tides
B. Seasonal changes
C. Day and night
D. Earthquakes
Question 14
The process of soil formation through the weathering of rocks is known as _______.
A. Mechanical weathering
B. Chemical weathering
C. Biological weathering
D. Erosion
Question 15
A rock sample is analyzed and found to have a density of 2.5 g/cm³. What is the volume of the rock sample if its mass is 50 g?
A. 10 cm³
B. 20 cm³
C. 25 cm³
D. 30 cm³

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