POST UTME LAUTECH 2023 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
What is the process by which the Earth's plates move and change?
A. Plate tectonics
B. Continental drift
C. Sea-floor spreading
D. Mountain building
Question 2
The diagram below shows a map of the Earth's vegetation zones. Which of the following vegetation zones is characterized by dense forests and high levels of biodiversity?
A. Rainforest
B. Savanna
C. Tundra
D. Desert
Question 3
A city is experiencing a severe drought. The city's water supply is primarily sourced from a nearby river. The river's water level has dropped by 10% over the past year. What is the likely impact on the city's water supply?
A. The city's water supply will increase by 10%.
B. The city's water supply will decrease by 10%.
C. The city's water supply will remain unchanged.
D. The city's water supply will increase by 20%.
Question 4
The map below shows the location of the Niger Delta region in Nigeria. What is the primary economic activity in this region?
A. Agriculture
B. Oil and Gas
C. Mining
D. Tourism
Question 5
The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is characterized by a complex network of rivers and creeks. What is the primary reason for this complex network?
A. Tectonic activity
B. Volcanic activity
C. River erosion and deposition
D. Sea level rise
Question 6
The diagram below shows the process of soil formation through the breakdown of rocks into smaller particles. What is the name of the process?
A. Weathering
B. Erosion
C. Deposition
D. Plate Tectonics
Question 7
The concept of carrying capacity is most relevant to which of the following population studies?
A. Urbanization
B. Rural-urban migration
C. Population growth rate
D. Carrying capacity
Question 8
A company is considering investing in a new project. The project has a net present value (NPV) of 100,000 and a payback period of 5 years. If the company's cost of capital is 10%, what is the internal rate of return (IRR) of the project?
A. 12%
B. 15%
C. 18%
D. 20%
Question 9
A farmer is considering planting a new crop in a region with a Mediterranean climate. The region has a mean annual rainfall of 400 mm and a mean annual temperature of 18°C. What type of crop is most likely to thrive in this region?
A. Wheat
B. Maize
C. Soybeans
D. Cotton
Question 10
The diagram below represents a cross-section of the Earth's atmosphere. Which of the following layers is responsible for the scattering of sunlight?
A. Troposphere
B. Stratosphere
C. Mesosphere
D. Thermosphere
Question 11
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a mountain range. What is the name of the landform labeled 'B'?
A. Mountain
B. Plateau
C. Hill
D. Valley
Question 12
A firm produces two products, A and B, using two inputs, labor and capital. The production function for product A is given by Q_A = 2L^0.5K^0.5, where Q_A is the quantity of product A produced, L is the amount of labor used, and K is the amount of capital used. The production function for product B is given by Q_B = 3L^0.7K^0.3. If the firm has 100 units of labor and 50 units of capital, how much of each product should it produce to maximize its profit?
A. Q_A = 20, Q_B = 30
B. Q_A = 30, Q_B = 20
C. Q_A = 25, Q_B = 25
D. Q_A = 35, Q_B = 15
Question 13
The process of soil formation through the breakdown of rocks into smaller particles is known as _______.
A. Weathering
B. Erosion
C. Deposition
D. Plate Tectonics
Question 14
A city is experiencing a severe heatwave. The city's temperature has risen by 5°C over the past week. What is the likely impact on the city's energy consumption?
A. The city's energy consumption will decrease by 10%.
B. The city's energy consumption will remain unchanged.
C. The city's energy consumption will increase by 10%.
D. The city's energy consumption will increase by 20%.
Question 15
A soil profile in the savanna region of Nigeria shows a distinct layer of laterite. What is the primary cause of this laterite formation?
A. Weathering of rocks
B. Erosion of soil
C. Leaching of minerals
D. Deposition of sediments

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