POST UTME PAN-ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY 2025 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The concept of 'soil erosion' refers to the process of soil being worn away by natural forces such as wind or water. What is the primary cause of soil erosion in Nigeria?
A. Deforestation
B. Overgrazing
C. Climate change
D. Urbanization
Question 2
A river in Nigeria has a discharge of 1000 m³/s. If the river flows for 10 hours a day, what is the total volume of water that flows through the river in a day?
A. 10,000 m³
B. 100,000 m³
C. 1,000,000 m³
D. 10,000,000 m³
Question 3
The process of soil formation through the weathering of rocks is an example of a _______ process.
A. mechanical
B. chemical
C. biological
D. physical
Question 4
A firm's production function is given by Q = 100K^0.5L^0.5. If the firm's capital stock is 100 units and labor is 50 units, what is the total output?
A. 1000 units
B. 500 units
C. 2000 units
D. 3000 units
Question 5
A rock sample has a density of 2.5 g/cm^3. If it has a volume of 10 cm^3, what is its mass?
A. 20
B. 25
C. 30
D. 35
Question 6
A geologist in Nigeria is studying the formation of a new mountain range. Which of the following processes is most likely to have formed the mountain range?
A. Volcanic activity
B. Tectonic plate movement
C. Weathering and erosion
D. Glaciation
Question 7
The diagram below shows a simple climate model. Which of the following is a consequence of an increase in the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere?
A. increase in temperature
B. decrease in precipitation
C. increase in greenhouse gases
D. decrease in atmospheric pressure
Question 8
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a mountain range. Which of the following landforms is a result of the process of plate tectonics?
A. mountain
B. valley
C. plate
D. ocean
Question 9
The process of soil formation in Nigeria is influenced by the type of rocks present in the region. Which of the following rocks is most likely to produce a soil with high fertility?
A. Granite
B. Basalt
C. Sandstone
D. Shale
Question 10
What is the primary factor driving the formation of the Niger Delta's distributary network?
A. Tectonic uplift
B. River discharge
C. Wave action
D. Sea level rise
Question 11
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a mountain range. Which of the following landforms is a result of the process of plate tectonics?
Question 12
A population of 100,000 people is growing at a rate of 5% per annum. If the population is currently 120,000, what was the population 2 years ago?
A. 80,000
B. 90,000
C. 100,000
D. 110,000
Question 13
The map below shows the distribution of major industries in Nigeria. Which of the following industries is NOT a major industry in the country?
A. Textile
B. Food
C. Petroleum
D. Construction
Question 14
A company in Nigeria is planning to establish a new factory in the Niger Delta region. Which of the following locations would be most suitable for the factory?
A. Near a major river
B. Near a major road
C. Near a major port
D. Near a major airport
Question 15
The process of soil formation through the weathering of rocks and the accumulation of organic matter is known as _______
A. Pedogenesis
B. Denudation
C. Erosion
D. Deposition

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