POST UTME LAUTECH 2022 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The Benue Trough is a rift valley in Nigeria that is characterized by a series of faults and fractures. What is the primary cause of the formation of the Benue Trough?
A. Tectonic plate movement
B. Volcanic activity
C. Weathering and erosion
D. Human activities
Question 2
The diagram below shows the distribution of vegetation belts in West Africa. Which of the following vegetation belts is NOT found in the region?
A. Tropical Rainforest
B. Savanna
C. Desert
D. Mountainous Region
Question 3
The Nigerian government has implemented a policy to reduce soil erosion in the country. What is the primary method of soil erosion in Nigeria?
A. Water erosion
B. Wind erosion
C. Soil compaction
D. Soil salinization
Question 4
The following equation represents the formation of a soil profile: ( A + B ightarrow C ). What is the process represented by the equation?
A. Weathering
B. Erosion
C. Deposition
D. Leaching
Question 5
A graph shows the relationship between temperature and precipitation in a region. What type of climate is this?
A. Tropical climate
B. Temperate climate
C. Continental climate
D. Polar climate
Question 6
The concept of 'ecosystem services' was first introduced by which of the following authors?
A. Robert Costanza
B. E.F. Schumacher
C. Garrett Hardin
D. Aldo Leopold
Question 7
A firm has a production function given by Q = 2L + 3K. If the price of labor is ₦50 per unit and the price of capital is ₦20 per unit, and the firm's budget constraint is given by 50L + 20K = ₦1000, what is the firm's optimal level of output?
A. 100 units
B. 200 units
C. 300 units
D. 400 units
Question 8
A diagram shows a cross-section of the Earth's atmosphere. What is the primary function of the troposphere?
A. Supports life on Earth
B. Regulates Earth's temperature
C. Protects Earth from harmful radiation
D. Maintains atmospheric pressure
Question 9
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. Atmospheric pressure
Question 10
The diagram below shows the distribution of population in a given region. What is the implication of this distribution for the region's urban planning?
A. Increased investment in urban infrastructure
B. Decreased investment in urban infrastructure
C. No change in investment in urban infrastructure
D. Increased migration to rural areas
Question 11
A map of Nigeria shows the location of the Jos Plateau. What is the primary reason for the formation of the Jos Plateau?
A. Volcanic activity
B. Tectonic plate movement
C. Weathering and erosion
D. Human activities
Question 12
A firm has a production function given by Q = 100L^0.4K^0.3. If the price of labor is ₦50 per unit and the price of capital is ₦20 per unit, and the firm's budget constraint is given by 50L + 20K = ₦1000, what is the firm's optimal level of output?
A. 200 units
B. 300 units
C. 400 units
D. 500 units
Question 13
In the context of Economic Geography, what is the primary factor that determines the location of a manufacturing industry?
A. Transportation costs
B. Labor costs
C. Market demand
D. Raw material availability
Question 14
A map of the world is shown below. Identify the type of climate that exists in the region labeled 'X'.
A. Tropical
B. Desert
C. Temperate
D. Polar
Question 15
A diagram of the water cycle is shown below. What is the process labeled 'A'?
A. Evaporation
B. Condensation
C. Precipitation
D. Runoff

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