POST UTME CRAWFORD UNIVERSITY 2018 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The process of erosion involves the removal of soil and rock particles from one location to another. Which of the following is an example of a type of erosion?
A. Water erosion
B. Wind erosion
C. Glacial erosion
D. Coastal erosion
Question 2
The concept of 'Economic Man' in Economic Geography is associated with which of the following economists?
A. Adam Smith
B. David Ricardo
C. Alfred Marshall
D. John Maynard Keynes
Question 3
The Earth's atmosphere is composed of several layers, including the troposphere, stratosphere, and mesosphere. Which of the following is an example of a phenomenon that occurs in the stratosphere?
A. Ozone layer depletion
B. Tropopause formation
C. Mesopause formation
D. Stratospheric wind patterns
Question 4
A population of 1000 individuals is growing at a rate of 10% per annum. If the initial population is 1000, what will be the population after 5 years?
A. 1500
B. 2000
C. 2500
D. 3000
Question 5
The concept of 'Population Pyramid' in Population and Settlement Studies is used to represent the age structure of a population. Which of the following is a characteristic of a population pyramid?
A. A wide base and narrow top
B. A narrow base and wide top
C. A symmetrical shape
D. An asymmetrical shape
Question 6
A map projection that preserves angles and shapes is a
A. Conic projection
B. Azimuthal projection
C. Gnomonic projection
D. Orthographic projection
Question 7
A map is a representation of the Earth's surface on a flat surface. Which of the following is a type of map projection?
A. Gnomonic projection
B. Mercator projection
C. Robinson projection
D. Azimuthal equidistant projection
Question 8
The population of a city is increasing at a rate of 5% per annum. If the current population is 100,000, what will be the population after 2 years?
A. 121,000
B. 125,000
C. 130,000
D. 135,000
Question 9
The Earth's rotation causes the Coriolis force, which in turn influences the formation of high and low-pressure systems. What is the primary effect of the Coriolis force on global wind patterns?
A. Deflection of winds towards the equator
B. Deflection of winds towards the poles
C. No effect on global wind patterns
D. Enhancement of wind speeds
Question 10
A city has a population of 500,000 and is growing at a rate of 2% per annum. Calculate the population after 10 years.
A. 550000
B. 600000
C. 650000
D. 700000
Question 11
Using the concept of fractal dimension, explain the relationship between the complexity of a landscape and its fractal dimension.
A. Fractal dimension is a measure of the complexity of a landscape.
B. Fractal dimension is a measure of the simplicity of a landscape.
C. Fractal dimension is a measure of the ruggedness of a landscape.
D. Fractal dimension is a measure of the smoothness of a landscape.
Question 12
A soil profile at a site in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria shows a sequence of clay, silt, and sand layers. Which of the following processes is most likely responsible for the formation of this sequence?
A. Weathering and erosion
B. Deposition and sedimentation
C. Biological activity and soil formation
D. Tectonic activity and plate movement
Question 13
A farmer wants to plant a crop on a field that is 50 meters by 20 meters. If the crop requires 10 square meters of space per plant, how many plants can be planted on the field?
A. 10
B. 20
C. 30
D. 40
Question 14
A diagram of the Niger Delta region of Nigeria shows a network of rivers and wetlands. Which of the following environmental issues is most likely to be associated with this region?
A. Soil erosion and sedimentation
B. Water pollution and oil spills
C. Air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions
D. Deforestation and loss of biodiversity
Question 15
A map scale of 1:50,000 represents an area of 50 square kilometers. If the map measures 10 centimeters by 10 centimeters, what is the area of the map in square centimeters?
A. 1000
B. 5000
C. 10000
D. 20000

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