POST UTME COVENANT UNIVERSITY 2020 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
What is the primary factor that determines the distribution of population in Nigeria?
A. Climate
B. Economic opportunities
C. Availability of natural resources
D. Government policies
Question 2
A farmer is considering two different types of fertilizers for his crops. The first fertilizer costs ₦100 per bag and provides 10 kg of nitrogen per bag. The second fertilizer costs ₦150 per bag and provides 15 kg of nitrogen per bag. If the farmer needs 120 kg of nitrogen for his crops, how many bags of each type of fertilizer should he buy?
A. 10 bags of the first fertilizer and 0 bags of the second fertilizer
B. 8 bags of the first fertilizer and 2 bags of the second fertilizer
C. 6 bags of the first fertilizer and 4 bags of the second fertilizer
D. 4 bags of the first fertilizer and 6 bags of the second fertilizer
Question 3
A map shows the distribution of oil reserves in Nigeria. If the map scale is 1:500,000 and the distance between two oil fields is 5 cm on the map, what is the actual distance between them in kilometers?
A. 10 km
B. 15 km
C. 20 km
D. 25 km
Question 4
The diagram below represents a cross-section of a river valley. Identify the landform feature labeled 'A'.
A. A meander
B. A oxbow lake
C. A floodplain
D. A delta
Question 5
A map of Nigeria shows the following vegetation zones: Guinea savanna, Sudan savanna, and Sahel. What is the primary factor that determines the type of vegetation in each zone?
A. Temperature and precipitation patterns
B. Soil type and fertility
C. Altitude and topography
D. Human activities such as agriculture and deforestation
Question 6
The diagram below shows a simple circuit. What is the potential difference across the 2 Ω resistor?
A. 2
B. 4
C. 6
D. 8
Question 7
What is the primary factor that determines the formation of landforms in Nigeria?
A. Tectonic activity
B. Weathering and erosion
C. Volcanic activity
D. Glacial activity
Question 8
A population of 100,000 people is growing at a rate of 3% per annum. What is the expected population after 10 years?
A. 123,922
B. 124,000
C. 125,000
D. 126,000
Question 9
What is the primary mechanism of soil formation in the humid tropics of Nigeria?
A. Weathering and erosion
B. Biological activity and chemical precipitation
C. Mechanical and chemical weathering
D. Glacial and fluvial processes
Question 10
The diagram below represents a map of a region showing the distribution of different types of rocks. Identify the type of rock labeled 'X'.
A. Sedimentary
B. Igneous
C. Metamorphic
D. Foliated
Question 11
The table below shows the population growth of a city over a period of 10 years. Calculate the average annual growth rate.
A. 10%
B. 12%
C. 15%
D. 18%
Question 12
The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is characterized by a complex network of rivers and creeks. What is the primary reason for the high level of sedimentation in this region?
A. High rainfall and runoff from surrounding hills
B. Human activities such as deforestation and sand mining
C. Tectonic uplift and erosion of the surrounding terrain
D. Sea level rise and coastal erosion
Question 13
A diagram of the Earth's climate system shows the interactions between the atmosphere, oceans, and land. What is the primary reason for the formation of the Hadley and Ferrel cells?
A. The uneven heating of the Earth's surface by the Sun
B. The rotation of the Earth and the Coriolis force
C. The presence of large mountain ranges and ocean currents
D. The influence of atmospheric pressure and temperature gradients
Question 14
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following land-forming processes is primarily responsible for the formation of this valley?
A. Erosion by a river
B. Deposition by a river
C. Tectonic uplift
D. Volcanic activity
Question 15
A diagram of the global economy shows the flow of goods and services between countries. What is the primary reason for the emergence of globalization?
A. The reduction of trade barriers and tariffs between countries
B. The advancement of transportation and communication technologies
C. The growth of multinational corporations and global value chains
D. The influence of international institutions and agreements

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