POST UTME OAU 2017 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
A company is considering the construction of a new factory in a region with a high level of air pollution. What environmental impact assessment should the company conduct before making a decision?
A. A noise pollution assessment.
B. A water pollution assessment.
C. An air quality assessment.
D. A soil pollution assessment.
Question 2
The diagram below shows a map of the distribution of different types of rocks in a region. Which of the following types of rocks is NOT found in the region?
A. Igneous Rock
B. Sedimentary Rock
C. Metamorphic Rock
D. Foliated Rock
Question 3
The concept of carrying capacity is most relevant to which of the following population studies?
A. Urbanization
B. Rural-urban migration
C. Population growth rate
D. Carrying capacity
Question 4
The concept of comparative advantage is most relevant to which of the following economic geography topics?
A. Resource-based economy
B. Industry-based economy
C. Service-based economy
D. Comparative advantage
Question 5
What is the main factor responsible for the formation of the Benue Trough?
A. Tectonic Activity
B. Volcanic Eruptions
C. River Erosion
D. Sea Level Changes
Question 6
A hydrologist is studying the water cycle in a tropical region. What is the primary mechanism responsible for the formation of clouds?
A. Evaporation from the ocean.
B. Transpiration from plants.
C. Condensation of water vapor.
D. Precipitation from clouds.
Question 7
What is the primary factor responsible for the formation of the Niger Delta?
A. Tectonic Activity
B. Volcanic Eruptions
C. River Sedimentation
D. Sea Level Changes
Question 8
What is the primary economic activity that drives the growth of the agricultural sector in Nigeria?
A. Cocoa Production
B. Groundnut Production
C. Maize Production
D. Rice Production
Question 9
A river's gradient is a critical factor in determining its erosional power. What is the term for the rate at which a river's gradient changes over a given distance?
A. Gradient
B. Slope
C. Gradient change rate
D. Erosional power
Question 10
The Earth's rotation causes the Coriolis effect, which in turn influences the formation of weather patterns. What is the primary reason for the Coriolis effect?
A. The Earth's rotation causes the Coriolis effect.
B. The Coriolis effect causes the Earth's rotation.
C. The Coriolis effect is caused by the Earth's orbit around the Sun.
D. The Coriolis effect is caused by the Earth's magnetic field.
Question 11
A diagram of a titration setup is shown below. What is the purpose of the burette?
A. To measure the volume of the solution
B. To measure the concentration of the solution
C. To measure the pH of the solution
D. To measure the temperature of the solution
Question 12
A company is considering investing in a new project that will require an initial investment of ₦10 million and is expected to generate a profit of ₦5 million per year for 5 years. What is the internal rate of return (IRR) of the project?
A. 10%
B. 15%
C. 20%
D. 25%
Question 13
The Kainji Dam is a major hydroelectric dam located in Nigeria. Which of the following is a benefit of the Kainji Dam?
A. Increased risk of flooding
B. Improved access to freshwater resources
C. Enhanced opportunities for fishing and aquaculture
D. Reduced agricultural productivity
Question 14
The Jos Plateau is a region of Nigeria known for its rich mineral deposits. Which of the following minerals is NOT found in the Jos Plateau?
A. Copper
B. Lead
C. Zinc
D. Gold
Question 15
The diagram below shows a map of Nigeria's vegetation belts. What is the primary factor that determines the distribution of the tropical rainforest belt?
A. Temperature.
B. Precipitation.
C. Altitude.
D. Latitude.

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