POST UTME LEAD CITY UNIVERSITY 2018 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
What is the term for the type of rock that is formed from the cooling and solidification of magma?
A. Igneous rock
B. Sedimentary rock
C. Metamorphic rock
D. Foliated rock
Question 2
The table below shows the prices of different types of coffee beans. What is the average price of a pound of coffee beans?
A. ₦500
B. ₦600
C. ₦700
D. ₦800
Question 3
The diagram below shows a map of a city with different land uses. Identify the type of land use labeled 'C'
A. A commercial area
B. An industrial area
C. A residential area
D. A recreational area
Question 4
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Identify the type of landform labeled 'A'
A. A meander
B. A oxbow lake
C. A floodplain
D. A delta
Question 5
A population pyramid is a graphical representation of a population's age and sex structure. Which of the following is a characteristic of a population pyramid that is typically found in a country with a high birth rate?
A. A narrow base and a wide top
B. A wide base and a narrow top
C. A symmetrical shape
D. A skewed shape
Question 6
The savannas of Nigeria are characterized by a distinct wet and dry season. What is the primary reason for this seasonal variation?
A. The Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) shifts northward during the wet season.
B. The African Easterly Jet stream brings warm, moist air from the equator.
C. The Sahara Desert to the north creates a rain shadow effect.
D. The Guinea Current brings warm, moist air from the Gulf of Guinea.
Question 7
A map projection that preserves angles and shapes is known as a
A. Azimuthal Equidistant Projection
B. Gall-Peters Projection
C. Robinson Projection
D. Mollweide Projection
Question 8
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between temperature and time. Identify the type of temperature trend labeled 'E'
A. A warming trend
B. A cooling trend
C. A stable trend
D. A fluctuating trend
Question 9
The concept of 'push-pull factors' in population migration is closely related to the idea of 'dualism' in economic geography. Explain how these two concepts are interconnected, using a specific example from the Niger Delta region.
A. Push-pull factors are economic incentives that attract migrants to urban areas, while dualism refers to the coexistence of modern and traditional economic systems.
B. Dualism is a concept that describes the uneven distribution of economic opportunities, while push-pull factors are the forces that drive migration.
C. Push-pull factors are related to the movement of people from rural to urban areas, while dualism refers to the economic systems that exist within these areas.
D. Dualism is a concept that describes the economic systems of the Niger Delta region, while push-pull factors are the forces that drive migration within this region.
Question 10
The population growth rate is the rate at which the population of a given area increases or decreases per unit of time. It is usually expressed as a percentage and is calculated using the formula:
A. P = P0 * (1 + r)^t
B. P = P0 * (1 - r)^t
C. P = P0 * (1 + r)^t
D. P = P0 * (1 - r)^t
Question 11
The process of plate tectonics that involves the movement of the Earth's lithosphere is known as?
A. Convection Currents
B. Plate Motion
C. Continental Drift
D. Seafloor Spreading
Question 12
The Niger Delta is a unique ecosystem in Nigeria, characterized by a complex network of rivers and wetlands. What is the primary cause of the erosion of the Niger Delta?
A. Human activities
B. Natural sedimentation
C. Climate change
D. Tectonic activity
Question 13
The diagram below represents a cross-section of a river. Which type of river is it?
A. River
B. Lake
C. Ocean
D. Wetland
Question 14
In a population pyramid, what is the term for the age group that is typically at the base of the pyramid?
A. Dependent population
B. Working-age population
C. Elderly population
D. Youth population
Question 15
The process of weathering that involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller fragments through the action of ice is known as?
A. Hydraulic Action
B. Abrasion
C. Freeze-thaw
D. Chemical Weathering

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