POST UTME GREENFIELD UNIVERSITY 2017 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The Earth's atmosphere is composed of approximately _______________% nitrogen and _______________% oxygen.
A. 78% and 21%
B. 21% and 78%
C. 50% and 50%
D. 90% and 10%
Question 2
The diagram below shows a cross-section of the Jos Plateau. What is the likely effect of the volcanic activity on the surrounding landscape?
A. The surrounding landscape will become more rugged
B. The surrounding landscape will become more flat
C. The surrounding landscape will remain the same
D. The surrounding landscape will become more irregular
Question 3
The Earth's rotation causes the Coriolis effect, which results in?
A. Global warming
B. Climate change
C. The formation of high and low-pressure systems
D. The rotation of the Earth itself
Question 4
The population of a city is growing at a rate of 5% per annum. If the current population is 100,000, what will be the population after 2 years?
A. 105000
B. 110000
C. 115000
D. 120000
Question 5
The process of soil erosion through the action of wind is an example of a _______________ process.
A. Mechanical process
B. Chemical process
C. Biological process
D. Physical process
Question 6
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. What is the name of the landform labeled 'X'?
A. Meander
B. Oxbow lake
C. Delta
D. Canyon
Question 7
The diagram below represents a geological cross-section of the Earth's crust. What is the primary process responsible for the formation of this structure?
A. Plate tectonics
B. Volcanic activity
C. Weathering and erosion
D. Glaciation
Question 8
A city with a population of 500,000 has a birth rate of 15 per 1,000 population and a death rate of 8 per 1,000 population. What is the rate of natural increase per 1,000 population?
A. 7
B. 6
C. 5
D. 4
Question 9
The diagram below represents a cross-section of a soil profile. What is the primary characteristic of the soil in the B horizon?
A. High organic matter content
B. High sand content
C. High clay content
D. High silt content
Question 10
The diagram below shows a map of a city. What is the name of the river that flows through the city?
A. Niger River
B. Benue River
C. Kaduna River
D. Lagos River
Question 11
The Niger Delta is an example of a _______________ landform.
A. Deltaic landform
B. Mountainous landform
C. Plains landform
D. Hilly landform
Question 12
The diagram below shows the different types of rocks. Which of the following is NOT a type of rock?
A. Igneous
B. Sedimentary
C. Metamorphic
D. Organic
Question 13
The diagram below shows the different vegetation belts of the world. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Tropical Rainforest?
A. High levels of rainfall
B. Dense population
C. High levels of biodiversity
D. Low levels of rainfall
Question 14
The savanna biome is characterized by a distinct wet and dry season. Which of the following is a characteristic of the savanna biome?
A. High levels of rainfall throughout the year
B. Distinct wet and dry seasons
C. Low levels of rainfall throughout the year
D. No distinct seasons
Question 15
The table below shows the population growth rate of Nigeria from 1980 to 2010. What is the likely cause of the decline in growth rate?
A. Increased fertility rate
B. Improved healthcare
C. Decline in infant mortality rate
D. Increased mortality rate

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