POST UTME MADONNA UNIVERSITY 2024 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
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 can influence carrying capacity?
A. Climate change
B. Availability of resources
C. Technological advancements
D. Population growth rate
Question 2
A company is considering investing in a new project in Nigeria. The project requires an initial investment of ₦5 million and is expected to generate a profit of ₦2 million per year for 5 years. What is the net present value (NPV) of the project, assuming a discount rate of 10%?
A. ₦10,000
B. ₦12,000
C. ₦15,000
D. ₦18,000
Question 3
The Niger River is a major watercourse in Nigeria. Which of the following is a consequence of the Niger River's annual flooding?
A. Increased agricultural productivity
B. Reduced fish populations
C. Enhanced biodiversity
D. Improved navigation
Question 4
A rock sample is composed of 60% quartz, 20% feldspar, and 20% mica. What is the mass of quartz in a 100g sample?
A. 40g
B. 60g
C. 80g
D. 100g
Question 5
The process by which the Earth's surface is shaped by the movement of tectonic plates is known as
A. Weathering
B. Erosion
C. Plate Tectonics
D. Denudation
Question 6
A river flows through a valley and forms a meander. What is the primary reason for the formation of the meander?
A. Erosion
B. Deposition
C. Tectonic activity
D. Human activity
Question 7
The diagram below shows a simple circuit with a battery, a resistor, and a light bulb. What is the function of the resistor in this circuit?
A. To reduce the voltage of the battery
B. To increase the current flowing through the light bulb
C. To protect the light bulb from excessive current
D. To generate electricity
Question 8
The diagram below shows a simple graph of the relationship between the price of a commodity and the quantity demanded. What is the name of the feature labeled 'A'?
A. Law of Demand
B. Supply Curve
C. Demand Curve
D. Equilibrium Price
Question 9
The diagram below shows the distribution of vegetation in a tropical region. Which of the following types of vegetation is NOT typically found in this region?
A. Temperate grassland
B. Tropical rainforest
C. Tropical savanna
D. Tropical desert
Question 10
A map scale of 1:50,000 represents a distance of 1 centimeter on the map to a distance of 50,000 centimeters in real life. If a distance on the map is represented by 5 centimeters, what is the actual distance in real life?
A. 250,000 cm
B. 2,500,000 cm
C. 25,000,000 cm
D. 250,000,000 cm
Question 11
A soil profile consists of the following layers: O horizon (0-10 cm), A horizon (10-30 cm), B horizon (30-60 cm), and C horizon (60-100 cm). Which of the following is a characteristic of the B horizon?
A. High concentration of organic matter
B. High concentration of minerals
C. High concentration of water
D. High concentration of roots
Question 12
The process of weathering that involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller fragments due to the expansion and contraction of water within the rock's pores is known as:
A. Mechanical weathering
B. Chemical weathering
C. Physical weathering
D. Biological weathering
Question 13
The diagram below shows the structure of a river delta. Which of the following types of sediment is NOT typically found in this type of delta?
A. Clastic sediment
B. Bioclastic sediment
C. Chemical sediment
D. Organic sediment
Question 14
The diagram below shows the structure of a cell. What is the function of the mitochondria?
A. Protein synthesis
B. Cell division
C. Energy production
D. Cell signaling
Question 15
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a glacier. Which of the following is a characteristic of the glacier's movement?
A. The glacier moves in a straight line
B. The glacier moves in a zigzag pattern
C. The glacier moves in a meandering course
D. The glacier moves in a circular pattern

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