POST UTME LAUTECH 2021 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The diagram below shows the distribution of vegetation belts in the tropics. What is the primary factor responsible for the formation of the tropical rainforest belt?
A. Temperature and rainfall
B. Altitude and latitude
C. Soil type and topography
D. Ocean currents and trade winds
Question 2
The population of a city is growing at a rate of 2% per annum. If the current population is 100,000, what will be the population after 5 years?
A. 120,000
B. 125,000
C. 130,000
D. 135,000
Question 3
The diagram below represents a simple economic model. Which of the following is a consequence of an increase in the price of a good?
A. Increased demand for the good
B. Decreased supply of the good
C. Increased price of the good
D. Decreased quantity demanded
Question 4
The climate and vegetation belts of Nigeria are influenced by the country's location in the tropics. Which of the following best describes the dominant vegetation type in the savanna region of Nigeria?
A. Tropical rainforest
B. Savanna grassland
C. Mangrove forest
D. Desert scrub
Question 5
The concept of 'population growth rate' is an important aspect of population studies. Which of the following is a formula for calculating population growth rate?
A. P = 2Nt
B. P = Nt + N0
C. P = N0e^(rt)
D. P = N0(1 + r)t
Question 6
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a rock layer. Which of the following rock types is most likely to be found in the layer?
A. Igneous rock
B. Sedimentary rock
C. Metamorphic rock
D. Foliated rock
Question 7
A company wants to build a new factory in the Niger Delta region. The factory will produce 1000 tons of waste per year. What is the expected impact on the environment?
A. Minimal impact
B. Moderate impact
C. Significant impact
D. Catastrophic impact
Question 8
A river has a mean annual discharge of 1000 m3/s. If the river is 100 km long and has a cross-sectional area of 10 m2, what is the average velocity of the river?
A. 10 m/s
B. 100 m/s
C. 1000 m/s
D. 10,000 m/s
Question 9
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 10
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 the valley?
A. Erosion
B. Deposition
C. Weathering
D. Plate Tectonics
Question 11
The diagram below shows a simple water cycle. What is the primary mechanism for the formation of clouds?
A. Evaporation
B. Condensation
C. Precipitation
D. Runoff
Question 12
A population of 1000 individuals is growing at a rate of 10% per annum. What is the population after 5 years?
A. 1600
B. 1800
C. 2000
D. 2200
Question 13
The concept of 'sustainable development' is closely related to the idea of 'environmental management'. Which of the following is a key principle of sustainable development?
A. Maximizing economic growth
B. Minimizing environmental impact
C. Ensuring social justice
D. Promoting technological innovation
Question 14
The diagram below shows the Earth's solar system. What is the primary reason for the existence of the asteroid belt?
A. Gravitational forces
B. Solar wind and radiation
C. Planetary migration
D. Cometary impacts
Question 15
A company is considering the construction of a new factory in a region with high levels of air pollution. Which of the following economic benefits is most likely to be associated with the construction of the factory?
A. Increased employment opportunities
B. Improved air quality
C. Increased economic growth
D. Reduced transportation costs

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