POST UTME IMS U 2021 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The concept of 'ecumene' in human geography refers to the habitable regions of the Earth where humans live. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the ecumene?
A. It is the region where humans live in close proximity to the equator.
B. It is the region where humans live in close proximity to the poles.
C. It is the region where humans live in close proximity to the ocean.
D. It is the region where humans live in close proximity to the desert.
Question 2
The population of a region can be described by its density, which is the number of people per unit area. What is the term for the rate at which the population of a region is increasing or decreasing?
A. Population growth rate
B. Population density
C. Population distribution
D. Population migration
Question 3
The process of weathering that involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller fragments due to the expansion and contraction of water molecules within the rock's pores is known as
A. Mechanical weathering
B. Chemical weathering
C. Physical weathering
D. Biological weathering
Question 4
A diagram of the water cycle is shown below. Which of the following processes is NOT part of the water cycle?
A. Evaporation
B. Condensation
C. Runoff
D. Photosynthesis
Question 5
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT a result of the river's erosive action?
A. Meandering river
B. Oxbow lake
C. Delta
D. Waterfall
Question 6
The process of soil formation that involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller fragments due to the action of living organisms is known as:
A. Weathering
B. Erosion
C. Deposition
D. Biological weathering
Question 7
A company is considering investing in a new project with the following cash flows: Year 1: -100,000, Year 2: 50,000, Year 3: 75,000, Year 4: 100,000. What is the internal rate of return (IRR) of the project?
A. 10%
B. 12%
C. 15%
D. 18%
Question 8
The Benue Trough is a major geological feature in Nigeria, characterized by a series of faults and folds. What is the primary cause of the Benue Trough?
A. Tectonic activity
B. Volcanic activity
C. Weathering and erosion
D. Glacial activity
Question 9
A map projection that preserves angles and shapes is known as a
A. Conformal projection
B. Azimuthal projection
C. Gnomonic projection
D. Orthographic projection
Question 10
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between temperature and altitude. Which of the following conclusions can be drawn from the graph?
A. As altitude increases, temperature decreases.
B. As altitude increases, temperature increases.
C. Temperature remains constant with altitude.
D. Altitude remains constant with temperature.
Question 11
A city is experiencing a drought, and the local government is considering implementing water conservation measures. Which of the following is a benefit of water conservation?
A. Reduced water bills for households
B. Increased water availability for agriculture
C. Improved water quality
D. Reduced risk of water-borne diseases
Question 12
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is a result of the river's erosive action?
Question 13
The Earth's rotation causes the Coriolis effect, which in turn influences the formation of weather patterns. What is the primary mechanism by which the Coriolis effect affects global weather?
A. Deflection of winds and ocean currents
B. Formation of high and low-pressure systems
C. Precipitation patterns and climate zones
D. Global temperature gradients
Question 14
The process of soil formation that involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller fragments due to the action of ice is known as:
A. Weathering
B. Erosion
C. Deposition
D. Glacial weathering
Question 15
The diagram below shows the structure of a simple harmonic motion. Which of the following is the equation of motion for this system?
A. ( x = A sin ( omega t ) )
B. ( x = A cos ( omega t ) )
C. ( x = A an ( omega t ) )
D. ( x = A sec ( omega t ) )

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