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POST UTME ELIZADE UNIVERSITY 2018 Geography | Objective

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Question 1

The Niger Delta is a region of significant economic importance in Nigeria, with the majority of the country's oil production coming from this area. What is the primary reason for the high concentration of oil reserves in the Niger Delta?

A. Tectonic activity

B. Volcanic activity

Correct C. Deposition of organic matter

D. Weathering and erosion

Correct Answer: C

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Question 2

The Earth's rotation causes the Coriolis effect, which influences global wind patterns and ocean currents. What is the primary consequence of the Coriolis effect on global climate?

Correct A. Increased precipitation in tropical regions

B. Decreased precipitation in polar regions

C. Formation of high-pressure systems near the equator

D. Increased temperature in mid-latitudes

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3

The process of plate tectonics is responsible for the formation of mountain ranges and volcanoes. What is the primary mechanism by which plates move?

Correct A. Convection currents in the Earth's mantle

B. Radioactive decay of the Earth's core

C. Gravitational forces between the Earth and the Moon

D. Tidal forces from the Sun and the Moon

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4

The Niger River is the longest river in West Africa and flows through several countries, including Nigeria, Benin, and Niger. What is the primary reason for the Niger River's course?

A. Tectonic activity

B. Volcanic activity

Correct C. Erosion of the surrounding landscape

D. Deposition of sediment

Correct Answer: C

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Question 5

The population of Nigeria is projected to reach 440 million by 2050, with the majority of the population living in urban areas. What is the primary consequence of rapid urbanization in Nigeria?

Correct A. Increased poverty and inequality

B. Improved access to education and healthcare

C. Increased economic growth and development

D. Decreased environmental degradation

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6

The process of weathering that involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller fragments due to the expansion and contraction of water within the rock's pores is known as

A. Mechanical weathering

Correct B. Chemical weathering

C. Physical weathering

D. Biological weathering

Correct Answer: B

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Question 7

A city with a population of 500,000 people has a growth rate of 3% per annum. If the city's population grows at this rate, what will be the population after 5 years?

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Question 8

The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. What is the name of the landform labeled 'A'?

Correct A. A meander

B. A oxbow lake

C. A floodplain

D. A delta

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9

A company produces 500 units of a product per day. If the company operates for 365 days per year, what is the total number of units produced in a year?

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Question 10

The diagram below shows a map of a city's transportation network. What is the name of the road labeled 'B'?

A. A highway

Correct B. A boulevard

C. A street

D. An alley

Correct Answer: B

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Question 11

The Earth's rotation causes the Coriolis effect, which in turn influences the formation of high and low-pressure systems. What is the primary consequence of the Coriolis effect on global weather patterns?

Correct A. The formation of hurricanes and typhoons

B. The development of high and low-pressure systems

C. The creation of ocean currents

D. The formation of mountain ranges

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12

A river's gradient is the ratio of its vertical drop to its horizontal distance. If a river has a gradient of 0.05 and flows over a distance of 100 km, what is the total vertical drop?

A. 500 m

B. 1000 m

Correct C. 2000 m

D. 5000 m

Correct Answer: C

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Question 13

A map scale is 1:50,000. If a distance on the map is 2 cm, what is the actual distance in meters?

A. 100 m

Correct B. 200 m

C. 500 m

D. 1000 m

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14

A rock sample contains 50% quartz, 30% feldspar, and 20% mica. What is the percentage of the rock that is not quartz or feldspar?

A. 10%

B. 20%

C. 30%

Correct D. 40%

Correct Answer: D

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Question 15

A diagram of a river's cross-section shows a meandering channel with a sinuosity of 1.5. What is the ratio of the river's length to its valley width?

A. 1:1

B. 1:2

C. 1:3

Correct D. 1:4

Correct Answer: D

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Question 16

The concept of 'threshold effect' in population studies refers to the idea that a certain level of environmental degradation must be reached before it has a significant impact on population growth. Which of the following is an example of a threshold effect?

A. The point at which a population reaches its carrying capacity

Correct B. The point at which a disease becomes endemic in a population

C. The point at which a natural disaster causes a significant decline in population

D. The point at which a new technology becomes widely adopted

Correct Answer: B

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Question 17

The diagram below shows the relationship between temperature and evaporation rate. Which of the following is a correct interpretation of the diagram?

Correct A. As temperature increases, evaporation rate also increases

B. As temperature increases, evaporation rate decreases

C. Evaporation rate is independent of temperature

D. Evaporation rate is directly proportional to temperature

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18

The diagram below shows the structure of a rock. Which of the following is a correct description of the rock?

A. The rock is composed of a single mineral

Correct B. The rock is composed of multiple minerals

C. The rock is a sedimentary rock

D. The rock is an igneous rock

Correct Answer: B

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Question 19

The diagram below shows the relationship between GDP and inflation rate. Which of the following is a correct interpretation of the diagram?

A. As GDP increases, inflation rate also increases

Correct B. As GDP increases, inflation rate decreases

C. Inflation rate is independent of GDP

D. Inflation rate is directly proportional to GDP

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20

The diagram below shows the structure of a cell. Which of the following is a correct description of the cell?

A. The cell is composed of a single nucleus

B. The cell is composed of multiple nuclei

C. The cell is a prokaryotic cell

Correct D. The cell is an eukaryotic cell

Correct Answer: D

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Question 21

The process of soil formation through the weathering of rocks is an example of what type of land-forming process?

Correct A. Internal land-forming process

B. External land-forming process

C. Denudation

D. Erosion

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22

The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is characterized by what type of vegetation?

Correct A. Mangrove forest

B. Tropical rainforest

C. Savanna

D. Desert

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23

The formation of soil through the decomposition of organic matter is an example of what type of soil formation process?

A. Inorganic soil formation

Correct B. Organic soil formation

C. Mechanical soil formation

D. Chemical soil formation

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24

The process of soil erosion through the movement of water is an example of what type of soil erosion process?

Correct A. Water erosion

B. Wind erosion

C. Ice erosion

D. Gravity erosion

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25

The Niger River is an example of what type of river?

Correct A. Perennial river

B. Ephemeral river

C. Tidal river

D. Intermittent river

Correct Answer: A

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