POST UTME MADONNA UNIVERSITY 2017 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
A map is said to be at a scale of 1:50,000. If the distance between two points on the map is 5cm, what is the actual distance between the two points in meters?
A. 100m
B. 500m
C. 1000m
D. 5000m
Question 2
A tropical rainforest has an average temperature of 25°C and an average relative humidity of 80%. If the air is saturated with water vapor at 25°C, what is the saturation vapor pressure?
A. 3.17 kPa
B. 3.42 kPa
C. 3.67 kPa
D. 4.02 kPa
Question 3
A company is considering investing in a new factory in a region with a high concentration of natural resources. Which of the following economic factors would most likely influence the company's decision?
A. Availability of skilled labor
B. Proximity to transportation infrastructure
C. Access to natural resources
D. Government incentives
Question 4
Determine the rate of soil erosion in a region with a slope of 10°, a rainfall intensity of 50 mm/h, and a soil type with a cohesion of 0.5 kPa. Assume the soil is in a state of incipient failure.
A. 0.5 m³/s
B. 1.0 m³/s
C. 1.5 m³/s
D. 2.0 m³/s
Question 5
A farmer in Nigeria is considering the use of contour planting to reduce soil erosion on his land. What is the primary benefit of this practice?
A. Reduced soil moisture loss
B. Increased crop yields
C. Improved soil fertility
D. Reduced runoff and erosion
Question 6
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. What is the name of the landform labeled 'A'?
A. Valley
B. Plateau
C. Hill
D. Mountain
Question 7
The Earth's rotation causes the Coriolis effect, which results in the deflection of air masses and ocean currents. This phenomenon is responsible for the formation of
A. Trade winds
B. Westerlies
C. Jet stream
D. Horse latitudes
Question 8
The Earth's rotation causes the following phenomenon:
A. Seasonal variation in temperature
B. Day and night cycles
C. Tidal patterns
D. All of the above
Question 9
The concept of 'sustainable development' refers to the ability of a country to meet its current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Which of the following is a key principle of sustainable development?
A. Economic growth at all costs
B. Environmental protection at the expense of economic development
C. Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
D. Prioritizing the needs of the wealthy over the poor
Question 10
The concept of 'carrying capacity' in population studies refers to the maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can sustainably support. Which of the following factors would most likely affect the carrying capacity of a given ecosystem?
A. Climate change
B. Availability of resources
C. Predator-prey relationships
D. Human population growth
Question 11
A geologist is studying the formation of Nigeria's soil types. Which of the following is a primary factor responsible for the formation of the Alfisol soil type?
A. Weathering and erosion
B. Deposition and sedimentation
C. Leaching and podzolization
D. Soil formation and development
Question 12
A map shows a region with a high concentration of vegetation. Which of the following climate factors is most likely responsible for the region's vegetation?
A. High temperature
B. High precipitation
C. Low humidity
D. High wind speed
Question 13
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. Meander
B. Valley
C. Oxygen
D. Delta
Question 14
The concept of the 'green revolution' refers to the introduction of high-yielding crop varieties and irrigation systems in developing countries. Which of the following is a potential negative consequence of the green revolution?
A. Increased food production and reduced poverty
B. Improved water quality and reduced pollution
C. Increased dependence on external inputs and reduced biodiversity
D. Reduced use of pesticides and improved soil health
Question 15
A company is considering investing in a new mining project. The project has an estimated annual revenue of ₦1.5 billion and an estimated annual cost of ₦1.2 billion. If the company's cost of capital is 10%, what is the net present value of the project?
A. ₦100 million
B. ₦200 million
C. ₦300 million
D. ₦400 million

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