POST UTME NILE UNIVERSITY 2024 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is characterized by a complex network of rivers and creeks. What is the primary reason for the high level of sedimentation in this region?
A. High rainfall and runoff from surrounding hills
B. Tectonic activity and uplift of the region
C. Human activities such as deforestation and sand mining
D. Coastal erosion and deposition of sediments
Question 2
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. Biological weathering
D. Hydrolysis
Question 3
The diagram below shows a cross-section of the Earth's atmosphere. Which of the following layers is responsible for absorbing most of the sun's ultraviolet radiation?
A. Troposphere
B. Stratosphere
C. Mesosphere
D. Thermosphere
Question 4
The process of plate tectonics is responsible for the formation of various landforms. Which of the following is NOT a type of plate boundary?
A. Divergent boundary
B. Convergent boundary
C. Transform boundary
D. Stagnant boundary
Question 5
The diagram below illustrates the process of plate tectonics. Which of the following best describes the process?
A. The movement of plates is caused by convection currents in the Earth's mantle.
B. The movement of plates is caused by the Earth's rotation.
C. The movement of plates is caused by the movement of the Earth's core.
D. The movement of plates is independent of the Earth's internal processes.
Question 6
The Sahara Desert in Nigeria is expanding at an alarming rate. What is the primary cause of this desertification?
A. Climate change and increased temperatures
B. Overgrazing and land degradation
C. Deforestation and loss of vegetation
D. Soil erosion and nutrient depletion
Question 7
The diagram below shows the Earth's solar system. Identify the planet that is not part of the inner solar system.
A. Mercury
B. Venus
C. Earth
D. Saturn
Question 8
The Hadley, Ferrel, and Ross circulation cells are examples of what type of atmospheric circulation?
A. Global
B. Regional
C. Local
D. Micro
Question 9
The process of plate tectonics involves the movement of the Earth's lithosphere. Which of the following is an example of a type of plate boundary?
A. Divergent Boundary
B. Convergent Boundary
C. Transform Boundary
D. All of the above
Question 10
The process of population growth involves the increase in the number of individuals in a given area. Which of the following is an example of a type of population growth?
A. Exponential Growth
B. Linear Growth
C. Sustained Growth
D. Decline
Question 11
A diagram of the Nigerian environment shows a high level of pollution. What is the primary cause of this pollution?
A. Industrial activities
B. Agricultural activities
C. Transportation
D. Waste management
Question 12
The concept of 'sustainable development' was first introduced in which of the following documents?
A. The Brundtland Report
B. The Rio Declaration
C. The Kyoto Protocol
D. The Paris Agreement
Question 13
The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is characterized by a complex network of rivers and creeks. What is the primary reason for this complex network?
A. Tectonic activity
B. River erosion
C. Sea level rise
D. Human activities
Question 14
The Niger Delta region is characterized by a unique combination of physical and economic geography. Which of the following is NOT a major factor contributing to the region's economic significance?
A. Rich oil reserves
B. Strategic location for international trade
C. High population density
D. Agricultural productivity
Question 15
The diagram below illustrates the relationship between the Earth's rotation and the trade winds. Which of the following best describes the relationship?
A. The trade winds are caused by the Earth's rotation.
B. The trade winds are perpendicular to the Earth's rotation.
C. The trade winds are parallel to the Earth's rotation.
D. The trade winds are independent of the Earth's rotation.

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