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Question 1
The formation of a new landform through the movement of tectonic plates is known as _______.
A. Volcanism
B. Weathering
C. Erosion
D. Orogenesis
Question 2
A map projection is a representation of the Earth's surface on a flat surface. Which of the following is a characteristic of a Mercator projection?
A. It preserves angles
B. It preserves shapes
C. It preserves distances
D. It preserves areas
Question 3
The process of soil formation through the weathering of rocks is known as _______.
A. Erosion
B. Weathering
C. Soilification
D. Pedogenesis
Question 4
What is the primary factor that determines the type of vegetation found in a particular region?
A. Temperature
B. Precipitation
C. Altitude
D. Soil type
Question 5
The economic activity of a region is determined by its _______.
A. Natural Resources
B. Human Capital
C. Infrastructure
D. Technology
Question 6
A diagram shows a cross-section of a river valley. The diagram includes a river, a floodplain, and a delta. What is the name of the landform that is formed when a river flows into a slower-moving body of water?
A. A delta
B. A meander
C. A waterfall
D. A canyon
Question 7
The climate of a region is determined by its _______.
A. Latitude
B. Altitude
C. Longitude
D. Elevation
Question 8
The diagram below shows a simple population pyramid. Which of the following is a characteristic of a population with a high birth rate?
A. High birth rate
B. Low death rate
C. Large population size
D. Young age structure
Question 9
A city with a population of 500,000 is growing at a rate of 5% per annum. If the city's population is projected to double in 20 years, what is the current annual growth rate?
A. 6%
B. 7%
C. 8%
D. 9%
Question 10
A map shows a region with a high level of deforestation. What is the likely impact on the local climate?
A. Increased rainfall
B. Decreased temperature
C. Increased evaporation
D. Decreased atmospheric humidity
Question 11
A river has a discharge of 1000 cubic meters per second. If the river flows for 24 hours a day, what is the total volume of water discharged in a day?
A. 24,000,000 cubic meters
B. 25,000,000 cubic meters
C. 26,000,000 cubic meters
D. 27,000,000 cubic meters
Question 12
The Niger Delta is a region of high biodiversity and is home to many endangered species. What is the main reason for the degradation of the Niger Delta?
A. Oil spills
B. Deforestation
C. Overfishing
D. Climate change
Question 13
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 14
A company is planning to build a new factory in a rural area. The factory will require a minimum of 100 hectares of land for its operations. If the company has identified a 200-hectare plot of land for the factory, what is the percentage of the land that will be left unused?
A. 25%
B. 30%
C. 35%
D. 40%
Question 15
The Earth's rotation causes the following phenomenon:
A. Tides
B. Earthquakes
C. Volcanic eruptions
D. Global wind patterns

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