POST UTME PAN-ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY 2023 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
In a population of 100,000 people, the average annual income is ₦250,000. If the population increases by 20% and the average annual income decreases by 15%, what is the new average annual income?
A. ₦210,000
Correct B. ₦225,000
C. ₦240,000
D. ₦255,000

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2
A rock sample contains 50% quartz, 30% feldspar, and 20% mica. If a 100g sample is taken, what is the mass of quartz in grams?
Correct A. 20g
B. 30g
C. 40g
D. 50g

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
A population of 500 people is growing at a rate of 10% per annum. If the initial population is 500, what will be the population after 5 years?
A. 1,628.89
B. 1,667.89
Correct C. 1,708.89
D. 1,750.89

Correct Answer: C

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Question 4
A map shows a river flowing through a valley. If the river flows at an average speed of 2 km/h and the distance between two points on the river is 10 km, how long will it take to travel between the two points?
A. 5 hours
Correct B. 6 hours
C. 7 hours
D. 8 hours

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5
A soil sample contains 60% sand, 20% silt, and 20% clay. If a 100g sample is taken, what is the mass of silt in grams?
A. 20g
Correct B. 30g
C. 40g
D. 50g

Correct Answer: B

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Question 6
What is the primary mechanism of weathering that occurs in the presence of water and oxygen?
Correct A. Chemical weathering
B. Physical weathering
C. Biological weathering
D. Mechanical weathering

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
A map shows a river flowing through a valley. What type of landform is the valley?
A. Dell
Correct B. Syncline
C. Anticline
D. Monocline

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8
What is the term for the movement of the Earth's crust that results in the creation of mountains?
A. Plate tectonics
B. Continental drift
Correct C. Mountain building
D. Volcanic activity

Correct Answer: C

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Question 9
A diagram shows a cross-section of the Earth's crust. What is the term for the layer of rock that lies beneath the sedimentary rocks?
A. Igneous rock
Correct B. Metamorphic rock
C. Sedimentary rock
D. Foliated rock

Correct Answer: B

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Question 10
What is the term for the process by which the Earth's surface is shaped by the movement of water?
Correct A. Erosion
B. Deposition
C. Weathering
D. Plate tectonics

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
The Koppen climate classification system categorizes climates into five main groups. Which of the following is NOT one of the five main groups?
A. Af
B. BWh
C. Dsb
Correct D. None of the above

Correct Answer: D

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Question 12
A map is a representation of the Earth's surface. What is the term for the process of creating a map?
Correct A. Cartography
B. Geography
C. Topography
D. Surveying

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
Soil erosion is a major environmental issue. Which of the following is a major cause of soil erosion?
A. Deforestation
B. Overgrazing
C. Urbanization
Correct D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

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Question 14
The Earth's atmosphere is composed of several layers. Which of the following is NOT one of the layers?
A. Troposphere
B. Stratosphere
C. Mesosphere
Correct D. Ionosphere

Correct Answer: D

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Question 15
The solar system is composed of several planets. Which of the following is NOT one of the planets?
A. Mercury
B. Venus
C. Earth
Correct D. Pluto

Correct Answer: D

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Question 16
The diagram below shows the cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following is a likely consequence of the formation of this valley?
Correct A. Erosion of the surrounding rocks
B. Formation of a waterfall
C. Creation of a lake
D. Development of a delta

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
The graph below shows the relationship between temperature and atmospheric pressure. What is the significance of the point where the two lines intersect?
A. The point of maximum atmospheric pressure
Correct B. The point of minimum atmospheric pressure
C. The point of maximum temperature
D. The point of minimum temperature

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18
The diagram below shows the structure of a plant cell. Which of the following organelles is responsible for photosynthesis?
A. Mitochondria
Correct B. Chloroplast
C. Nucleus
D. Vacuole

Correct Answer: B

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Question 19
The graph below shows the relationship between the concentration of a solution and its osmotic pressure. What is the significance of the point where the two lines intersect?
A. The point of maximum osmotic pressure
Correct B. The point of minimum osmotic pressure
C. The point of maximum concentration
D. The point of minimum concentration

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20
The diagram below shows the structure of a river delta. Which of the following is a likely consequence of the formation of this delta?
A. Erosion of the surrounding rocks
B. Formation of a lake
C. Creation of a new river channel
Correct D. Development of a new coastline

Correct Answer: D

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Question 21
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
Correct B. Chemical weathering
C. Physical weathering
D. Biological weathering

Correct Answer: B

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Question 22
The diagram below shows the solar system's planetary order. Which planet is NOT in its correct position?
Correct A. Jupiter
B. Saturn
C. Uranus
D. Neptune

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
The map below shows the distribution of major industries in Nigeria. Which industry is NOT located in the north-central region?
A. Agriculture
B. Mining
Correct C. Manufacturing
D. Construction

Correct Answer: C

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Question 24
The diagram below shows the structure of a river delta. Which part of the delta is NOT a typical feature?
A. Mouth
B. Distributaries
C. Swamps
Correct D. Beaches

Correct Answer: D

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Question 25
The map below shows the distribution of major cities in Nigeria. Which city is NOT located in the south-west region?
A. Lagos
B. Ibadan
Correct C. Kano
D. Port Harcourt

Correct Answer: C

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