POST UTME LAUTECH 2020 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The process of soil erosion involves the removal of soil particles from one location to another through natural forces such as wind and water. Which of the following is a type of soil erosion?
A. Water erosion
B. Wind erosion
C. Glacial erosion
D. All of the above
Question 2
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT a result of the river's erosional activity?
A. A waterfall
B. A meandering river
C. A valley
D. An oxygen molecule
Question 3
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following is a consequence of the river's meandering?
A. The river's meandering leads to the formation of oxbow lakes.
B. The river's meandering leads to the formation of waterfalls.
C. The river's meandering leads to the formation of deltas.
D. The river's meandering leads to the formation of canyons.
Question 4
A river has a discharge of 100 m³/s at a point where the water level is 10 m above the datum. If the river flows for 10 km, what will be the total volume of water that has flowed through the river?
A. 100,000 m³
B. 200,000 m³
C. 300,000 m³
D. 400,000 m³
Question 5
A map shows a road network with a total length of 100 km. If the road network is divided into 10 equal sections, what will be the length of each section?
A. 5 km
B. 10 km
C. 20 km
D. 25 km
Question 6
A rock sample is collected from a location with a latitude of 10°N and a longitude of 5°E. What is the type of rock that is most likely to be found at this location?
A. Igneous
B. Sedimentary
C. Metamorphic
D. Foliated
Question 7
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between the amount of fertilizer applied to a crop and the yield of the crop. What is the independent variable in this graph?
A. Fertilizer
B. Yield
C. Price
D. Quantity
Question 8
The table below shows the relationship between the amount of fertilizer applied and the yield of a crop. What is the value of the slope (b) for this relationship?
A. 0.5
B. 0.8
C. 1.2
D. 1.5
Question 9
The concept of 'geographic information system' (GIS) in economic geography refers to the use of
A. remote sensing and satellite imaging
B. geographic information systems and spatial analysis
C. global positioning systems and navigation
D. cartography and map-making
Question 10
A map projection is a way of representing the Earth's surface on a flat surface. Which of the following map projections is known for preserving angles and shapes?
A. Mercator projection
B. Gall-Peters projection
C. Robinson projection
D. Azimuthal equidistant projection
Question 11
The process of soil erosion in Nigeria is primarily caused by
A. deforestation and land degradation
B. overgrazing and livestock farming
C. urbanization and industrialization
D. climatic factors and natural disasters
Question 12
The diagram below shows the geological structure of the Jos Plateau in Nigeria. What is the likely consequence of the presence of this geological feature on the local ecosystem?
A. support for a diverse range of flora and fauna
B. creation of a unique and isolated ecosystem
C. increase in soil fertility and agricultural productivity
D. decrease in water quality and aquatic life
Question 13
A firm is considering two alternative locations for its factory. Location A has a labor cost of ₦150 per hour and a transportation cost of ₦200 per hour. Location B has a labor cost of ₦120 per hour and a transportation cost of ₦300 per hour. If the firm operates for 8 hours a day, what will be the total cost of operating the factory at each location?
A. ₦1,440
B. ₦1,600
C. ₦1,920
D. ₦2,400
Question 14
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT a result of the river's erosional activity?
A. A waterfall
B. A meandering river
C. A valley
D. An oxygen molecule
Question 15
The Niger Delta is a major economic region in Nigeria, with significant oil and gas reserves. What is the primary economic activity in the Niger Delta?
A. Agriculture
B. Mining
C. Manufacturing
D. Petroleum extraction

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