POST UTME EKSU 2021 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The Niger Delta is a major economic hub in Nigeria, with significant oil and gas reserves. What is the primary reason for the high level of oil spills in the region?
A. Poor infrastructure and maintenance of oil pipelines
B. Inadequate regulation and enforcement of environmental laws
C. High population density and urbanization
D. Climate change and sea-level rise
Question 2
The Niger Delta is a major economic hub in Nigeria, with significant oil and gas reserves. What is the primary economic activity in the Niger Delta?
A. Agriculture
B. Mining
C. Manufacturing
D. Petroleum extraction
Question 3
A map scale of 1:50,000 represents an area of _______ square kilometers
A. 5
B. 10
C. 25
D. 50
Question 4
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river delta. Which of the following is a characteristic of a river delta?
A. A river delta is formed by the deposition of sediment at the mouth of a river.
B. A river delta is a type of coastal landform.
C. A river delta is formed by the erosion of a coastline.
D. A river delta is a type of mountain range.
Question 5
The Earth's rotation causes the Coriolis effect, which in turn affects the formation of weather patterns. Which of the following best describes the Coriolis effect?
A. A deflection of moving objects to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and to the left in the Southern Hemisphere.
B. A deflection of moving objects to the left in the Northern Hemisphere and to the right in the Southern Hemisphere.
C. A deflection of moving objects towards the equator.
D. A deflection of moving objects towards the poles.
Question 6
The diagram below shows a cross-section of the Earth's atmosphere. Which of the following layers is responsible for absorbing the majority of the Sun's ultraviolet radiation?
A. Troposphere
B. Stratosphere
C. Mesosphere
D. Thermosphere
Question 7
The equation of a circle is given by ( x^2 + y^2 = r^2 ), where ( r ) is the radius. If the radius is 5, what is the equation of the circle?
A. ( x^2 + y^2 = 25 )
B. ( x^2 + y^2 = 10 )
C. ( x^2 + y^2 = 20 )
D. ( x^2 + y^2 = 30 )
Question 8
The population growth rate of a country is given by the equation ( P = P_0 e^{rt} ), where ( P ) is the population at time ( t ), ( P_0 ) is the initial population, ( r ) is the growth rate, and ( t ) is time. If the initial population is 100,000 and the growth rate is 0.05, what is the population after 10 years?
A. 125,000
B. 150,000
C. 175,000
D. 200,000
Question 9
The diagram below shows a simple harmonic motion. Which of the following statements is true about the motion?
A. The motion is periodic.
B. The motion is oscillatory.
C. The motion is uniform.
D. The motion is non-periodic.
Question 10
A population of 100,000 people is growing at a rate of 2% per annum. If the population is currently increasing by 2000 people per year, what will be the population after 5 years?
A. 120,000
B. 130,000
C. 140,000
D. 150,000
Question 11
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between the amount of rainfall and the yield of a crop. What is the name of the type of relationship shown?
A. Direct proportion
B. Inverse proportion
C. Direct variation
D. Inverse variation
Question 12
A diagram of the Earth's magnetic field is shown below. Which of the following statements is true about the magnetic field?
A. The magnetic field is strongest at the North Pole.
B. The magnetic field is weakest at the South Pole.
C. The magnetic field is symmetrical about the Earth's axis.
D. The magnetic field is strongest at the equator.
Question 13
The Ogun River is a major watercourse in Nigeria, flowing through the states of Ogun and Lagos. What is the primary use of the Ogun River?
A. Irrigation
B. Drinking water
C. Industrial use
D. Hydroelectric power generation
Question 14
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river. Which of the following statements is true about the river?
A. The river is meandering.
B. The river is braiding.
C. The river is straight.
D. The river is winding.
Question 15
The process of weathering that involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller fragments due to the expansion and contraction of water molecules within the rock is known as:
A. Mechanical weathering
B. Chemical weathering
C. Physical weathering
D. Biological weathering

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