POST UTME PAN-ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY 2025 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
A river's gradient is determined by the ratio of its slope to its length. If the slope of a river is 0.05 and its length is 10 km, what is its gradient?
Correct A. 0.005
B. 0.01
C. 0.02
D. 0.03

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
A company's production function is given by Q = 2L^0.5K^0.5. If the company has 100 units of labor and 100 units of capital, what is the maximum output?
A. 50
Correct B. 100
C. 150
D. 200

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3
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
Correct B. 25
C. 30
D. 35

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4
A map shows a river flowing through a valley. If the river's gradient is 0.01 and its length is 20 km, what is its gradient?
Correct A. 0.0005
B. 0.001
C. 0.002
D. 0.003

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
A company's production function is given by Q = 2L^0.5K^0.5. If the company has 50 units of labor and 50 units of capital, what is the maximum output?
A. 25
Correct B. 50
C. 75
D. 100

Correct Answer: B

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Question 6
The process of soil formation through the weathering of rocks and the accumulation of organic matter is known as _______
Correct A. Pedogenesis
B. Denudation
C. Erosion
D. Deposition

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT a result of the river's erosive action?
A. Meander
B. Oxbow Lake
C. Delta
Correct D. Waterfall

Correct Answer: D

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Question 8
The map below shows the distribution of major crops in Nigeria. Which of the following crops is NOT a major crop in the country?
A. Cotton
B. Maize
C. Rice
Correct D. Sugarcane

Correct Answer: D

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Question 9
The diagram below shows a simple economic model. Which of the following is a consequence of an increase in the price of a good?
A. Increase in supply
B. Decrease in demand
C. Increase in price
Correct D. Decrease in quantity demanded

Correct Answer: D

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Question 10
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
Correct D. Construction

Correct Answer: D

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Question 11
A river's discharge is affected by its slope, which is influenced by the rate of tectonic uplift. If the uplift rate is 0.5 mm/yr and the river's slope is 0.01, what is the rate of discharge?
A. 100 m^3/s
B. 500 m^3/s
Correct C. 1000 m^3/s
D. 5000 m^3/s

Correct Answer: C

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Question 12
A city's population growth rate is 2% per annum. If the current population is 500,000, what will be the population after 5 years?
A. 550,000
B. 600,000
Correct C. 650,000
D. 700,000

Correct Answer: C

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Question 13
A soil profile consists of 20 cm of topsoil, 30 cm of subsoil, and 50 cm of parent material. What is the total thickness of the soil profile?
A. 100 cm
B. 120 cm
Correct C. 150 cm
D. 200 cm

Correct Answer: C

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Question 14
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
Correct C. 2000 units
D. 3000 units

Correct Answer: C

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Question 15
A country's GDP is 100 billion naira. If the inflation rate is 10% per annum, what is the GDP after 5 years?
A. 110 billion naira
B. 120 billion naira
C. 130 billion naira
Correct D. 140 billion naira

Correct Answer: D

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Question 16
The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is characterized by a complex network of rivers, creeks, and wetlands. What is the primary factor responsible for the formation of these wetlands?
A. Tectonic activity
B. Sea level rise
Correct C. River sedimentation
D. Human activities

Correct Answer: C

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Question 17
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?
Correct A. Deforestation
B. Overgrazing
C. Climate change
D. Urbanization

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
The population of Nigeria is projected to reach 440 million by 2050. What is the primary factor driving this population growth?
Correct A. High birth rate
B. Low death rate
C. Urbanization
D. Migration

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
The Niger River is the longest river in Nigeria, stretching over 4,100 km. What is the primary economic activity associated with the Niger River?
A. Fishing
B. Agriculture
C. Tourism
Correct D. Hydroelectric power

Correct Answer: D

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Question 20
The concept of 'sustainable development' refers to the ability of a country to meet its current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. What is the primary strategy for achieving sustainable development in Nigeria?
Correct A. Conservation of natural resources
B. Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions
C. Promotion of renewable energy
D. Increase in population growth rate

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
What is the primary factor driving the formation of the Niger Delta's distributary network?
A. Tectonic uplift
Correct B. River discharge
C. Wave action
D. Sea level rise

Correct Answer: B

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Question 22
A 10-km-long river with a discharge of 100 m3/s flows through a 10-km-wide valley. If the river's velocity is 2 m/s, what is the river's cross-sectional area?
A. 100
Correct B. 200
C. 500
D. 1000

Correct Answer: B

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Question 23
What is the primary mechanism driving the formation of the Benue Trough?
Correct A. Tectonic rifting
B. Volcanic activity
C. Weathering and erosion
D. Glacial activity

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24
A 50-km-long road stretches from Lagos to Ibadan. If the road's average gradient is 1:100, what is the road's elevation difference?
A. 500
B. 1000
Correct C. 2000
D. 5000

Correct Answer: C

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Question 25
What is the primary factor driving the formation of the Jos Plateau?
A. Tectonic uplift
Correct B. Volcanic activity
C. Weathering and erosion
D. Glacial activity

Correct Answer: B

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