POST UTME PAN-ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY 2022 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a mountain range. Which of the following landforms is a result of tectonic uplift?
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Question 2
A soil profile shows a layer of clay at a depth of 10 cm. If the clay layer has a thickness of 5 cm, what is the percentage of clay in the soil?
A. 20%
B. 30%
C. 40%
D. 50%
Question 3
The diagram below represents a cross-section of the Earth's atmosphere, showing the different layers and their characteristics. Which of the following is a characteristic of the stratosphere?
A. Has a high concentration of ozone
B. Is the layer where most of the Earth's weather occurs
C. Is the layer where meteors burn up
D. Is the layer where the atmosphere meets space
Question 4
A map shows a river flowing through a valley with a width of 5 km and a length of 10 km. If the river's discharge is 100 m³/s, what is the average velocity of the river?
A. 0.05 m/s
B. 0.5 m/s
C. 5 m/s
D. 50 m/s
Question 5
The Earth's rotation causes the Coriolis effect, which affects the movement of air masses and ocean currents. Which of the following is a consequence of the Coriolis effect?
A. The formation of high and low-pressure systems
B. The movement of air masses from high to low pressure
C. The rotation of the Earth's axis
D. The formation of ocean currents
Question 6
The diagram below shows the distribution of vegetation belts in Nigeria. Identify the correct sequence of vegetation belts from the equator to the north.
A. Tropical Rainforest, Savanna, Sahel
B. Savanna, Tropical Rainforest, Sahel
C. Sahel, Savanna, Tropical Rainforest
D. Tropical Rainforest, Sahel, Savanna
Question 7
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between temperature and precipitation. What is the name of the climate zone represented by the shaded area?
A. Tropical
B. Temperate
C. Continental
D. Polar
Question 8
The Earth's rotation causes the following phenomenon.
A. The Coriolis effect
B. The trade winds
C. The jet stream
D. The Hadley cell
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 diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT a result of fluvial erosion?
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Question 11
A granitic gneiss outcrop is observed to have a foliation plane striking N 30° E and dipping 20° SE. If the foliation plane is a result of regional metamorphism, what is the orientation of the maximum principal stress?
A. N 60° E
B. N 30° W
C. S 60° E
D. S 30° W
Question 12
A map shows a city with a population of 1 million people. If the city has a growth rate of 5% per year, what is the expected population after 10 years?
A. 1.6 million
B. 1.7 million
C. 1.8 million
D. 2 million
Question 13
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following land-forming processes is primarily responsible for the formation of this valley?
A. Erosion by a river
B. Deposition by a river
C. Weathering and erosion by wind
D. Tectonic uplift
Question 14
The process of soil formation involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller particles through physical and chemical weathering. Which of the following is an example of a physical weathering process?
A. Freezing and thawing of water in rocks
B. Chemical reactions between rocks and acidic rainwater
C. Erosion of rocks by wind and water
D. Biological activity of plants and animals
Question 15
The diagram below shows the distribution of landforms in Nigeria. Identify the correct label for the highest peak in Nigeria.
A. Chappal Waddi
B. Idanre Hills
C. Osun Osogbo Sacred Grove
D. Olumirin Waterfalls

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