POST UTME KSU 2023 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
A city's population growth rate is modeled by the logistic equation ( rac{dP}{dt} = rPleft(1 - rac{P}{K} ight) ). If the initial population is 100,000 and the carrying capacity is 1,000,000, find the population at time t = 10 years.
A. 500,000
Correct B. 750,000
C. 900,000
D. 1,000,000

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2
A company's profit function is given by ( P(x) = 2x^2 - 5x + 3 ). If the company produces 10 units of the product, what is the profit?
A. 17
Correct B. 22
C. 27
D. 32

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3
A map shows the distribution of rainfall in a region. The map has a scale of 1 cm : 100 km. If the distance between two cities on the map is 8 cm, what is the actual distance between them?
A. 800 km
Correct B. 1,000 km
C. 1,200 km
D. 1,600 km

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4
A firm's production function is given by ( Q = 2L^2 + 3K ). If the firm uses 4 units of labor and 2 units of capital, what is the output?
A. 17
Correct B. 22
C. 27
D. 32

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5
A country's GDP is given by ( GDP = C + I + G + (X - M) ). If the country's consumption is 100 billion, investment is 20 billion, government spending is 30 billion, exports are 40 billion, and imports are 10 billion, what is the GDP?
A. 180 billion
B. 200 billion
Correct C. 220 billion
D. 240 billion

Correct Answer: C

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Question 6
The process of weathering that involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller fragments due to the expansion and contraction of water within the rock's pores is known as:
A. Mechanical weathering
B. Chemical weathering
Correct C. Physical weathering
D. Biological weathering

Correct Answer: C

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Question 7
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. What is the name of the landform labeled 'A'?
Correct A. River terrace
B. River meander
C. River delta
D. River floodplain

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
The formation of soil through the breakdown of rocks and organic matter is known as:
A. Weathering
B. Erosion
C. Deposition
Correct D. Pedogenesis

Correct Answer: D

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Question 9
The process of soil erosion caused by the movement of water over the land is known as:
Correct A. Water erosion
B. Wind erosion
C. Glacial erosion
D. Coastal erosion

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a mountain range. What is the name of the landform labeled 'B'?
A. Mountain peak
Correct B. Mountain slope
C. Mountain valley
D. Mountain plateau

Correct Answer: B

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Question 11
The process of weathering that involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller fragments due to the expansion and contraction of water within the rock's pores is known as:
A. Mechanical weathering
B. Chemical weathering
Correct C. Physical weathering
D. Biological weathering

Correct Answer: C

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Question 12
The diagram below shows the cross-section of a river delta. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of this type of delta?
A. It is characterized by a network of distributaries
B. It is formed by the deposition of sediment
Correct C. It is typically found in areas with high population density
D. It is often associated with a high level of biodiversity

Correct Answer: C

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Question 13
The diagram below shows a simple model of the Earth's atmosphere. Which of the following is NOT a layer of the atmosphere?
A. Troposphere
B. Stratosphere
C. Mesosphere
Correct D. Thermosphere

Correct Answer: D

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Question 14
The diagram below shows a simple circuit. What is the value of the current (I) in the circuit?
A. 2A
Correct B. 4A
C. 6A
D. 8A

Correct Answer: B

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Question 15
The diagram below shows a simple graph of the relationship between the price of a commodity and the quantity demanded. What is the slope of the demand curve?
A. -2
Correct B. -4
C. -6
D. -8

Correct Answer: B

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Question 16
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Identify the type of landform that would be formed if the river were to change its course and flow through the valley.
A. Meandering River
B. Straight River
Correct C. Oxbow Lake
D. Delta

Correct Answer: C

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Question 17
A study on the effects of deforestation on the environment found that the rate of soil erosion increased by 25% in areas where trees were cleared. If the initial rate of soil erosion was 10 tons per year, what is the new rate of soil erosion?
A. 12.5 tons per year
Correct B. 15 tons per year
C. 10 tons per year
D. 7.5 tons per year

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18
The diagram below shows a map of a region with different landforms. Identify the type of landform that would be formed if the sea level were to rise by 10 meters.
A. Delta
B. Estuary
Correct C. Tidal Flat
D. Coastal Plain

Correct Answer: C

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Question 19
A rock sample was found to have a density of 2.5 g/cm^3. If the volume of the rock sample is 10 cm^3, what is its mass?
Correct A. 25 g
B. 50 g
C. 75 g
D. 100 g

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a mountain range. Identify the type of landform that would be formed if the mountain range were to be eroded by a river.
Correct A. Valley
B. Plateau
C. Hill
D. Mountain

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
The process of soil formation involves the interaction of several factors, including climate, topography, and vegetation. Which of the following is NOT a primary factor in soil formation?
A. Geological history
B. Climate
C. Topography
Correct D. Vegetation

Correct Answer: D

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Question 22
A map scale is a ratio of the distance on the map to the corresponding distance on the ground. If a map scale is 1:50,000, what is the distance on the map that corresponds to 10 km on the ground?
A. 0.2 cm
Correct B. 0.5 cm
C. 1.0 cm
D. 2.0 cm

Correct Answer: B

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Question 23
The population of Nigeria is projected to reach 440 million by 2050. What is the rate of population growth per annum, assuming a constant growth rate?
A. 1.5%
B. 2.0%
Correct C. 2.5%
D. 3.0%

Correct Answer: C

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Question 24
A farmer in the Niger Delta region wants to cultivate a new plot of land. The soil in the area is prone to erosion. Which of the following conservation tillage practices can help reduce soil erosion?
A. No-till farming
Correct B. Conservation tillage
C. Crop rotation
D. Cover cropping

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25
A map of Nigeria shows the location of several cities, including Lagos, Abuja, and Kano. What is the primary purpose of a map legend?
A. To show the location of cities
B. To show the scale of the map
Correct C. To explain the symbols used on the map
D. To show the population of cities

Correct Answer: C

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