POST UTME DELSU 2023 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
What is the name of the economic region in Nigeria that is characterized by the presence of oil and gas reserves?
A. The Niger Delta
B. The Chad Basin
C. The Benue Trough
D. The Sokoto Basin
Question 2
In the context of Economic Geography, what is the primary factor that determines the location of a manufacturing industry?
A. Transportation costs
B. Labor costs
C. Market demand
D. Raw material availability
Question 3
A river flows through a delta region and deposits sediment. Which of the following types of sediment is most likely to be deposited first?
A. Silt
B. Clay
C. Sand
D. Gravel
Question 4
The diagram below shows a map of Nigeria. What is the name of the river labeled 'C'?
A. Niger River
B. Benue River
C. Kaduna River
D. Hadejia River
Question 5
What is the name of the type of rock that forms when magma cools and solidifies beneath the Earth's surface?
A. Igneous rock
B. Sedimentary rock
C. Metamorphic rock
D. Foliated rock
Question 6
A farmer in a region with a high level of soil erosion is considering the use of contour plowing as a conservation technique. What is the primary benefit of contour plowing?
A. Increased crop yields
B. Reduced soil erosion
C. Improved soil fertility
D. Enhanced water retention
Question 7
The concept of 'carrying capacity' in population studies refers to the maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can support without degrading the quality of life for the existing population. Which of the following is a key factor that determines carrying capacity?
A. Availability of food and water
B. Climate and temperature
C. Land use and land cover
D. Population density
Question 8
What is the primary factor controlling the formation of landforms in Nigeria?
A. Tectonic activity
B. Weathering and erosion
C. Volcanic activity
D. Sea level changes
Question 9
The concept of 'urban sprawl' is used in geography to describe the spread of urban development. Which of the following factors is NOT a contributing factor to urban sprawl?
A. Population growth
B. Transportation infrastructure
C. Zoning regulations
D. Climate
Question 10
A river's discharge is affected by its
A. Gradient
B. Velocity
C. Depth
D. All of the above
Question 11
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between population density and economic development. What is the name of the stage labeled 'A'?
A. High population density, high economic development
B. Low population density, low economic development
C. High population density, low economic development
D. Low population density, high economic development
Question 12
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between the price of a commodity and the quantity demanded. What is the term for the point at which the quantity demanded equals the quantity supplied?
A. Equilibrium price
B. Market equilibrium
C. Supply and demand curve
D. Price ceiling
Question 13
The diagram below shows the Earth's orbit around the Sun. What is the term for the path that the Earth follows as it revolves around the Sun?
A. Eccentric orbit
B. Elliptical orbit
C. Circular orbit
D. Parabolic orbit
Question 14
The diagram below shows a simple economic model. What is the name of the curve labeled 'DPC'?
A. Average Revenue Curve
B. Marginal Revenue Curve
C. Demand Curve
D. Production Cost Curve
Question 15
A geographer is studying the distribution of population in a region. What is the primary factor that influences the distribution of population?
A. Climate
B. Economy
C. Geology
D. Accessibility

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