POST UTME ELIZADE UNIVERSITY 2024 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The Niger Delta region is characterized by a complex network of distributaries and distributary channels. What is the primary reason for this complex network?
A. The Niger River's high sediment load
B. The region's low elevation
C. The presence of numerous distributary channels
D. The influence of the Atlantic Ocean's tides
Question 2
The concept of 'carrying capacity' is used to describe the maximum population size that an environment can sustain. What is the primary factor that determines an environment's carrying capacity?
A. Availability of food resources
B. Water quality and availability
C. Climate and temperature
D. Land use and habitat destruction
Question 3
The Niger Delta region is characterized by a complex network of distributaries and distributary channels. What is the primary reason for this complex network?
A. The Niger River's high sediment load
B. The region's low elevation
C. The presence of numerous distributary channels
D. The influence of the Atlantic Ocean's tides
Question 4
The diagram below shows a simple economic graph. What is the name of the economic concept represented by the downward-sloping curve?
A. Law of Demand
B. Law of Supply
C. Law of Diminishing Marginal Utility
D. Law of Increasing Opportunity Cost
Question 5
A river's discharge is affected by its slope, which is influenced by the underlying geology. What type of rock would most likely increase the river's slope, making it more prone to erosion?
A. Limestone
B. Granite
C. Sandstone
D. Shale
Question 6
A city with a population of 500,000 is growing at a rate of 5% per annum. If the city's population in 5 years' time is 650,000, what is the annual growth rate?
A. 6%
B. 7%
C. 8%
D. 9%
Question 7
The diagram below shows a map of a city's transportation network. What is the name of the mode of transportation labeled 'B'?
A. Car
B. Bus
C. Train
D. Airplane
Question 8
A diagram shows a cross-section of a river valley. What type of land-forming process is responsible for shaping the valley?
A. Erosion
B. Deposition
C. Tectonic uplift
D. Weathering
Question 9
A region experiences a sudden increase in temperature and precipitation. What type of climate and vegetation belt is most likely to be associated with this change?
A. Tropical rainforest
B. Temperate grassland
C. Desert
D. Temperate deciduous forest
Question 10
The 'Green Revolution' in agriculture led to significant increases in crop yields. What was the primary factor responsible for this increase?
A. Introduction of high-yielding crop varieties
B. Increased use of fertilizers and pesticides
C. Improved irrigation systems
D. Mechanization of farming practices
Question 11
A river's discharge is affected by its slope, which in turn is influenced by the surrounding landscape. What is the primary land-forming process responsible for shaping the river's slope?
A. Erosion
B. Deposition
C. Tectonic uplift
D. Weathering
Question 12
A soil profile shows a distinct B-horizon with a high concentration of iron and aluminum oxides. What is the most likely reason for this?
A. Leaching of calcium and magnesium ions
B. Deposition of iron and aluminum oxides
C. Weathering of rocks
D. Biological activity
Question 13
A river's discharge is affected by its basin's relief, geology, and vegetation. What is the primary factor that determines the river's discharge?
A. Basin relief
B. Geological structure
C. Vegetation cover
D. Climate
Question 14
The process of internal land-forming processes involves the movement of rocks and soil through the action of what?
A. Gravity
B. Wind
C. Water
D. Ice
Question 15
The Jos Plateau is a region of Nigeria known for its unique landforms. What is the primary reason for the formation of these landforms?
A. Volcanic activity
B. Tectonic uplift
C. Weathering and erosion
D. Glacial activity

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