POST UTME COVENANT UNIVERSITY 2019 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is characterized by a complex network of rivers, creeks, and wetlands. Which of the following is a major environmental issue affecting the region?
A. Oil spills and pollution
B. Deforestation and habitat loss
C. Soil erosion and landslides
D. Climate change and sea-level rise
Question 2
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which type of land-forming process is responsible for the formation of this valley?
A. Erosion
B. Deposition
C. Denudation
D. Internal land-forming process
Question 3
The diagram below shows the distribution of natural resources in Nigeria. Which of the following resources is NOT found in Nigeria?
A. Petroleum
B. Natural Gas
C. Coal
D. Uranium
Question 4
A river's discharge is affected by its slope, which in turn is influenced by the underlying geology. A river flowing through a region of hard, impermeable rock will have a steeper slope than one flowing through a region of soft, permeable rock. What is the primary factor that determines the slope of a river?
A. The amount of precipitation in the river's catchment area
B. The type of underlying geology
C. The river's discharge
D. The river's width
Question 5
The Earth's rotation causes the Coriolis effect, which in turn results in the formation of high and low-pressure systems. What is the primary consequence of the Coriolis effect on global climate patterns?
A. Global wind patterns are disrupted, leading to extreme weather events.
B. The Coriolis effect has no significant impact on global climate patterns.
C. High and low-pressure systems are formed, influencing regional climate conditions.
D. The Coriolis effect causes the formation of ocean currents, which in turn affect global climate patterns.
Question 6
The diagram below shows the structure of the Earth's atmosphere. What is the primary function of the stratosphere?
A. To regulate Earth's temperature
B. To protect the Earth from harmful radiation
C. To support life on Earth
D. To facilitate weather patterns
Question 7
The map below shows the distribution of major oil-producing countries. What is the primary reason for the concentration of oil-producing countries in the Middle East?
A. Geological processes have created a favorable environment for oil formation.
B. The region's tectonic history has led to the formation of oil-rich sedimentary basins.
C. The Middle East has a high level of economic investment in the oil industry.
D. The region's climate and geography make it an ideal location for oil exploration.
Question 8
The 'Environmental Impact Assessment' (EIA) process involves several stages, including screening, scoping, and impact prediction. Which of the following is a key tool used in the EIA process?
A. Environmental impact statement
B. Environmental audit
C. Environmental risk assessment
D. All of the above
Question 9
A sedimentary rock is formed through the process of lithification, which involves the compaction and cementation of sediments. What is the primary type of cementation that occurs in sedimentary rocks?
A. Chemical cementation, where minerals precipitate out of solution.
B. Mechanical cementation, where particles are pressed together.
C. Biological cementation, where organisms help bind particles together.
D. Hydrothermal cementation, where hot fluids deposit minerals.
Question 10
The diagram below shows the structure of a map. What is the primary function of the legend?
A. To provide a key to the map symbols
B. To show the scale of the map
C. To provide a title for the map
D. To show the location of the map
Question 11
The diagram below shows the distribution of vegetation belts in Nigeria. Which of the following vegetation belts is NOT found in Nigeria?
A. Tropical Rainforest
B. Savanna
C. Desert
D. Temperate Rainforest
Question 12
The map below shows the distribution of population density in Nigeria. What is the term for the process by which population grows at a rate that is proportional to the existing population?
A. Exponential growth
B. Logistic growth
C. Geometric growth
D. Arithmetic growth
Question 13
The diagram below shows the process of soil erosion by water. What is the primary factor that contributes to soil erosion?
A. Rainfall intensity and duration.
B. Soil type and structure.
C. Land use and land cover.
D. Topography and slope.
Question 14
The diagram below represents a cross-section of the Earth's crust. What is the term for the process that occurs when two tectonic plates move apart?
A. Subduction
B. Divergence
C. Convergence
D. Transform
Question 15
A diagram of the Earth's magnetic field is shown below. What is the direction of the magnetic field lines at the North Pole?
A. Into the Earth
B. Out of the Earth
C. Parallel to the Earth's surface
D. Perpendicular to the Earth's surface

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