POST UTME IMS U 2019 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
A map is a representation of the Earth's surface. What is the term for the process of creating a map?
A. Cartography
B. Geography
C. Topography
D. Surveying
Question 2
The concept of 'carrying capacity' is often used in the context of environmental management. What does this term refer to?
A. The maximum number of people that can be supported by a given area of land
B. The amount of waste that can be generated by a given population
C. The amount of pollution that can be tolerated by a given ecosystem
D. The rate at which a population grows
Question 3
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following land-forming processes is primarily responsible for the formation of this valley?
A. Erosion
B. Deposition
C. Tectonic uplift
D. Volcanic activity
Question 4
The diagram below shows a map of the Earth's climate zones. Which of the following climate zones is characterized by high temperatures and high levels of precipitation throughout the year?
A. Tropical rainforest
B. Desert
C. Temperate grassland
D. Polar tundra
Question 5
The diagram below shows the solar system. Which of the following planets is NOT a gas giant?
A. Jupiter
B. Saturn
C. Uranus
D. Mars
Question 6
A diagram of the water cycle shows the process of evaporation. What is the primary factor that affects the rate of evaporation?
A. Temperature
B. Humidity
C. Wind speed
D. Solar radiation
Question 7
The table below shows the average annual temperature in different regions of Nigeria. Which of the following regions has the highest average annual temperature?
A. North-East
B. North-West
C. South-East
D. South-West
Question 8
What is the main cause of soil erosion in the Niger Delta?
A. Deforestation
B. Overgrazing
C. River sedimentation
D. Sea level changes
Question 9
A map projection is a way of representing the Earth's surface on a flat surface. Which of the following is a characteristic of a Mercator projection?
A. It preserves angles and shapes
B. It preserves distances and shapes
C. It preserves angles and sizes
D. It preserves distances and sizes
Question 10
The concept of 'sustainable development' is often used in the context of environmental management. What does this term refer to?
A. The practice of using natural resources in a way that does not harm the environment
B. The practice of using natural resources in a way that maximizes economic benefits
C. The practice of using natural resources in a way that minimizes social costs
D. The practice of using natural resources in a way that maximizes social benefits
Question 11
A map of Nigeria shows a region with a high concentration of oil deposits. What type of rock is most likely to be associated with these oil deposits?
A. Igneous rock
B. Sedimentary rock
C. Metamorphic rock
D. Volcanic rock
Question 12
What is the primary cause of the formation of the Niger Delta?
A. Tectonic activity
B. Volcanic eruptions
C. River sedimentation
D. Sea level changes
Question 13
What is the name of the climate belt that covers the northern part of Nigeria?
A. Savanna climate
B. Tropical rainforest climate
C. Desert climate
D. Temperate climate
Question 14
The table below shows the average annual rainfall in different regions of Nigeria. Which of the following regions has the highest average annual rainfall?
A. North-East
B. North-West
C. South-East
D. South-West
Question 15
The diagram below shows the structure of a river system. Which of the following is a characteristic of the river's channel?
A. straight and narrow
B. winding and wide
C. straight and wide
D. winding and narrow

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