POST UTME NILE UNIVERSITY 2020 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The map below shows the distribution of soil types in Nigeria. Which of the following soil types is most likely to be found in the Jos Plateau region?
A. Alfisol
B. Ultisol
C. Oxisol
D. Inceptisol
Question 2
In the context of Economic Geography, what is the primary factor that determines the location of a manufacturing industry?
A. Transportation costs
B. Availability of raw materials
C. Labor costs
D. Market demand
Question 3
The concept of 'carrying capacity' in population studies refers to the maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can support without degradation of the environment. Which of the following is a factor that affects the carrying capacity of an environment?
A. Availability of food resources
B. Prevalence of diseases
C. Level of technology
D. Population density
Question 4
The map below shows the distribution of vegetation types in Nigeria. Which of the following vegetation types is most likely to be found in the Niger Delta region?
A. Tropical Rainforest
B. Tropical Savanna
C. Mangrove Forest
D. Desert
Question 5
What is the primary cause of desertification in the Sahel region of West Africa?
A. Climate change
B. Overgrazing
C. Soil erosion
D. Deforestation
Question 6
The population growth rate of Nigeria is 2.6% per annum. If the current population is 200 million, what will be the population in 10 years?
A. 250 million
B. 220 million
C. 280 million
D. 300 million
Question 7
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river delta. What is the correct label for point Y?
A. Mouth of the river
B. Deltaic plain
C. River channel
D. Tributary
Question 8
The Nigerian government has implemented a policy to promote the growth of the manufacturing sector. What is the primary benefit of this policy?
A. Increased employment opportunities
B. Improved infrastructure
C. Increased foreign exchange earnings
D. Reduced poverty
Question 9
The economic activity that involves the extraction of natural resources from the Earth's crust is known as
A. Agriculture
B. Mining
C. Manufacturing
D. Services
Question 10
A company that produces electronics has a production cost of ₦200 per unit and sells each unit for ₦300. What is the profit per unit?
A. ₦20
B. ₦30
C. ₦40
D. ₦50
Question 11
The diagram below shows the water cycle. Which of the following processes is NOT part of the water cycle?
A. Evaporation
B. Condensation
C. Precipitation
D. Runoff
Question 12
A city with a population of 500,000 has a growth rate of 3% per annum. What will be the population after 5 years?
A. 550,000
B. 525,000
C. 600,000
D. 625,000
Question 13
The diagram below shows the water cycle. What is the process labeled 'A'?
A. Evaporation
B. Condensation
C. Runoff
D. Infiltration
Question 14
What is the name of the environmental issue that occurs when a large amount of plastic waste accumulates in the ocean?
A. Marine pollution
B. Ocean acidification
C. Sea level rise
D. Plastic pollution
Question 15
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

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