POST UTME IGBINEDION UNIVERSITY 2019 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
In a map projection, what is the term for the difference between the true shape and size of a feature on the Earth's surface and its representation on the map?
A. Distortion
B. Generalization
C. Symbolization
D. Projection
Question 2
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a river valley?
A. Flat bottom
B. Steep sides
C. Meandering course
D. U-shaped
Question 3
The population of a city is increasing at a rate of 5% per annum. If the current population is 100,000, what will be the population after 2 years?
A. 110,000
B. 115,000
C. 120,000
D. 125,000
Question 4
What is the term for the process by which the Earth's crust is broken and reformed through the movement of tectonic plates?
A. Seafloor Spreading
B. Continental Drift
C. Plate Boundary
D. Faulting
Question 5
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of this type of landscape?
A. U-shaped
B. V-shaped
C. Flat
D. Wavy
Question 6
The diagram below shows a map of a city. What is the likely effect of the city's growth on its transportation system?
A. The transportation system will become more congested.
B. The transportation system will become less congested.
C. The transportation system will become more efficient.
D. The transportation system will become less efficient.
Question 7
The concept of 'carrying capacity' is most relevant to which of the following environmental issues?
A. Climate change
B. Biodiversity loss
C. Overpopulation
D. Pollution
Question 8
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a mountain range. Which of the following processes is primarily responsible for the formation of this landform?
A. Weathering
B. Erosion
C. Tectonic activity
D. Deposition
Question 9
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. What is the primary process responsible for the formation of this landform?
A. Erosion
B. Deposition
C. Tectonic uplift
D. Volcanic activity
Question 10
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river delta. Which of the following processes is primarily responsible for the formation of this landform?
A. Erosion
B. Deposition
C. Tectonic activity
D. Weathering
Question 11
A map is drawn to a scale of 1:50,000. If the distance between two points on the map is 5 cm, what is the actual distance between the two points in meters?
A. 100 m
B. 500 m
C. 1000 m
D. 5000 m
Question 12
A population of 1000 individuals is growing at a rate of 10% per annum. What is the population after 5 years?
A. 1300
B. 1400
C. 1500
D. 1600
Question 13
The population growth rate is influenced by which factor?
A. Birth rate
B. Death rate
C. Migration rate
D. All of the above
Question 14
What is the primary factor that determines the formation of a soil profile?
A. Climate
B. Topography
C. Parent material
D. Vegetation
Question 15
The concept of 'entropy' is most relevant to which of the following environmental issues?
A. Climate change
B. Biodiversity loss
C. Pollution
D. Overpopulation

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