POST UTME NILE UNIVERSITY 2022 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
A map of Nigeria shows the Niger Delta region as having a high concentration of mangrove forests. What is the primary reason for this distribution?
A. Salinity levels are too high for other types of vegetation to thrive.
B. The region's high rainfall and temperature support the growth of mangroves.
C. The Niger Delta's unique geology creates a microclimate that favors mangrove forests.
D. Human activities such as deforestation and pollution have led to the dominance of mangroves.
Question 2
The Niger River is the longest river in West Africa and flows through several countries, including Nigeria, Benin, and Niger. Which of the following is a major economic activity associated with the Niger River?
A. Fishing and aquaculture
B. Irrigation and agriculture
C. Hydroelectric power generation
D. Tourism and recreation
Question 3
The diagram below shows a cross-section of the Nigerian landscape. What type of landform is labeled 'A'?
A. A hill
B. A valley
C. A plateau
D. A mountain
Question 4
The population growth rate of Nigeria is _______ percent.
A. 2.5%
B. 3.5%
C. 4.5%
D. 5.5%
Question 5
The process of sedimentation involves the deposition of _______ particles.
A. coarse
B. fine
C. medium
D. all of the above
Question 6
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 7
The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is characterized by a complex network of rivers and creeks. Which of the following is a major factor contributing to the high level of sedimentation in this region?
A. High rainfall and intense flooding
B. Geological uplift and erosion
C. Human activities such as deforestation and sand mining
D. Tectonic activity and volcanic eruptions
Question 8
The process of plate tectonics involves the movement of the Earth's lithosphere in _______ plates.
A. 7
B. 8
C. 9
D. 10
Question 9
The population of Nigeria is expected to reach _______ by the year 2050.
A. 200 million
B. 250 million
C. 300 million
D. 350 million
Question 10
The diagram below shows a map of the Earth's magnetic field. Which of the following is a characteristic of the Earth's magnetic field?
A. The Earth's magnetic field is a result of the movement of molten iron in the Earth's core.
B. The Earth's magnetic field is a result of the movement of the Earth's crust.
C. The Earth's magnetic field is a result of the movement of the Earth's atmosphere.
D. The Earth's magnetic field is a result of the movement of the Earth's oceans.
Question 11
The diagram below shows a simplified representation of the Nigerian soil formation process. What is the primary factor that influences the rate of soil formation?
A. Temperature
B. Rainfall
C. Topography
D. Vegetation
Question 12
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river delta. Which of the following is a characteristic of a river delta?
A. A river delta is a landform that forms at the mouth of a river.
B. A river delta is a landform that forms at the source of a river.
C. A river delta is a landform that forms at the midpoint of a river.
D. A river delta is a landform that forms at the end of a river.
Question 13
The diagram below shows a simple economic model. What is the effect of an increase in the supply of a good on the equilibrium price?
A. Increase
B. Decrease
C. No effect
D. Shift to the left
Question 14
A map is a representation of the Earth's surface. Which of the following is a type of map projection?
A. Mercator projection
B. Gall-Peters projection
C. Robinson projection
D. Azimuthal equidistant projection
Question 15
A map scale of 1:50,000 means that _______ cm on the map represents _______ m in real life.
A. 1 cm represents 50,000 m
B. 1 cm represents 500 m
C. 1 cm represents 50 m
D. 1 cm represents 5 m

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