POST UTME PAN-ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY 2020 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The diagram below represents a cross-section of a river valley. Identify the type of landform labeled 'X'.
A. Meander
B. Oxbow Lake
C. Delta
D. Floodplain
Question 2
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between the amount of fertilizer applied to a crop and the resulting yield. Which of the following is a characteristic of this type of graph?
A. Linear relationship
B. Non-linear relationship
C. Inverse relationship
D. Direct relationship
Question 3
A map of Nigeria shows the following features: a mountain range, a river delta, and a savanna region. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the savanna region?
A. High rainfall
B. Low rainfall
C. High temperature
D. High humidity
Question 4
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT a result of fluvial erosion?
A. A waterfall
B. A delta
C. A meander
D. A lake
Question 5
The following graph shows the relationship between the amount of fertilizer applied and the yield of a crop. What is the optimal amount of fertilizer to apply for maximum yield?
A. 50 kg
B. 75 kg
C. 100 kg
D. 125 kg
Question 6
Determine the rate of soil erosion in a region with a slope of 10° and a rainfall intensity of 50 mm/h. Assume a soil depth of 20 cm and a porosity of 0.3. Use the Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation (RUSLE) to calculate the erosion rate.
A. 0.5 t/ha/yr
B. 1.0 t/ha/yr
C. 1.5 t/ha/yr
D. 2.0 t/ha/yr
Question 7
The diagram below shows the cross-section of a river. Which of the following types of landforms is most likely to be found in the area where the river flows?
A. Meander
B. Oxbow lake
C. Delta
D. Floodplain
Question 8
A river has a drainage basin of 1000 km2. The average annual rainfall in the basin is 800 mm. What is the average annual runoff in the river?
A. 600 mm
B. 800 mm
C. 1000 mm
D. 1200 mm
Question 9
The concept of 'Carrying Capacity' in Environmental Issues and Management refers to the maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can support, without degrading the environment. Which of the following is a factor that affects carrying capacity?
A. Population growth rate
B. Availability of resources
C. Technological advancements
D. All of the above
Question 10
A diagram of a rock cycle shows the following stages: igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic. Which of the following is NOT a type of metamorphic rock?
A. Marble
B. Slate
C. Gneiss
D. Granite
Question 11
A river's discharge is affected by its
A. Gradient
B. Rainfall
C. Vegetation
D. All of the above
Question 12
The process of weathering that involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller fragments is known as
A. Mechanical weathering
B. Chemical weathering
C. Physical weathering
D. Biological weathering
Question 13
The process of erosion that involves the wearing away of rocks by the action of wind is known as:
A. Water erosion
B. Wind erosion
C. Ice erosion
D. Gravity erosion
Question 14
The equation ( rac{d^2y}{dx^2} + 4y = 0 ) represents a type of wave function. Identify the type of wave.
A. Sine Wave
B. Cosine Wave
C. Tangent Wave
D. Exponential Wave
Question 15
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT a result of fluvial erosion?
A. A waterfall
B. A delta
C. A meander
D. A lake

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