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POST UTME REDEEMERS UNIVERSITY 2017 Geography | Objective

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Question 1

The Earth's axial tilt is responsible for the variation in the length of daylight hours throughout the year. What is the approximate value of the Earth's axial tilt in degrees?

A. 22.5

Correct B. 23.5

C. 24.5

D. 25.5

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2

A river's discharge is affected by its slope, which in turn affects the rate of erosion. What is the primary factor that determines the slope of a river?

A. Water density

B. River length

C. Sediment load

Correct D. Gradients of the surrounding terrain

Correct Answer: D

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Question 3

The diagram below shows a cross-section of a delta. What is the primary process responsible for the formation of this delta?

Correct A. Deposition

B. Erosion

C. Tectonic uplift

D. Volcanic activity

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4

The diagram below shows a simple circuit. What is the value of the current (I) in the circuit?

A. 2A

Correct B. 4A

C. 6A

D. 8A

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5

The diagram below shows a simple graph. What is the equation of the line that passes through the points (2,3) and (4,5)?

Correct A. y = 2x + 1

B. y = 2x - 1

C. y = -2x + 1

D. y = -2x - 1

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6

A river's discharge is affected by its slope, which is influenced by the rate of tectonic uplift. If the uplift rate increases by 20%, what is the new slope of the river?

A. 1.2

Correct B. 1.5

C. 1.8

D. 2.0

Correct Answer: B

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Question 7

A company's production costs can be modeled by the equation C(x) = 2x^2 + 5x + 10, where x is the number of units produced. If the company produces 10 units, what is the total cost?

A. 50

B. 60

Correct C. 70

D. 80

Correct Answer: C

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Question 8

A map shows a river flowing through a valley. If the river's discharge is 1000 m^3/s and the valley's width is 10 km, what is the river's velocity?

A. 1 m/s

B. 5 m/s

Correct C. 10 m/s

D. 20 m/s

Correct Answer: C

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Question 9

A company's revenue can be modeled by the equation R(x) = 3x^2 - 2x + 1, where x is the number of units sold. If the company sells 5 units, what is the total revenue?

A. 10

B. 20

Correct C. 30

D. 40

Correct Answer: C

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Question 10

A map shows a mountain range with an average elevation of 2000 m. If the range's width is 50 km, what is the total volume of the range?

A. 100,000 km^3

Correct B. 200,000 km^3

C. 300,000 km^3

D. 400,000 km^3

Correct Answer: B

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Question 11

The Earth's rotation causes the Coriolis effect, which in turn influences the formation of

A. trade winds

B. westerlies

C. high and low pressure systems

Correct D. tropical cyclones

Correct Answer: D

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Question 12

The process of plate tectonics is responsible for the formation of

A. mountain ranges

B. volcanic islands

C. continental shelves

Correct D. oceanic trenches

Correct Answer: D

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Question 13

The concept of 'push-pull factors' is relevant to the study of

A. population growth

B. urbanization

Correct C. migration

D. economic development

Correct Answer: C

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Question 14

The 'resource curse' hypothesis suggests that

A. natural resources lead to economic growth

Correct B. natural resources lead to political instability

C. natural resources lead to social inequality

D. natural resources lead to environmental degradation

Correct Answer: B

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Question 15

The 'Kuznets curve' is a graphical representation of

A. the relationship between income and poverty

Correct B. the relationship between income and inequality

C. the relationship between income and economic growth

D. the relationship between income and environmental degradation

Correct Answer: B

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Question 16

The population growth rate of a city is 3.5% per annum. If the current population is 500,000, what will be the population after 5 years?

A. 525,000

B. 550,000

Correct C. 575,000

D. 600,000

Correct Answer: C

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Question 17

A company has two factories, one in Lagos and the other in Abuja. The Lagos factory produces 80% of the company's output, while the Abuja factory produces 20%. If the company's total output is 10,000 units, how many units does the Lagos factory produce?

Correct A. 8,000

B. 6,000

C. 4,000

D. 2,000

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18

The diagram below shows the distribution of population in Nigeria. What is the percentage of the population living in the North-West zone?

A. 25%

Correct B. 30%

C. 35%

D. 40%

Correct Answer: B

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Question 19

A firm produces two products, X and Y. The production of X requires 2 hours of labor and 1 hour of capital, while the production of Y requires 1 hour of labor and 2 hours of capital. If the firm has 10 hours of labor and 10 hours of capital available, how many units of X and Y should the firm produce to maximize profit?

Correct A. X=5, Y=5

B. X=10, Y=0

C. X=0, Y=10

D. X=5, Y=10

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20

The diagram below shows the relationship between temperature and the rate of chemical reaction. What is the temperature at which the rate of reaction is maximum?

A. 20°C

B. 30°C

Correct C. 40°C

D. 50°C

Correct Answer: C

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Question 21

In a population pyramid, what does the shape of the pyramid indicate about the age structure of the population?

Correct A. A high proportion of young people

B. A high proportion of old people

C. A balanced age structure

D. A rapidly growing population

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22

What is the primary factor that determines the distribution of vegetation in a region?

A. Temperature

Correct B. Precipitation

C. Altitude

D. Soil type

Correct Answer: B

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Question 23

A company is considering setting up a factory in a region with a high level of industrial activity. What type of economic activity is likely to be present in this region?

A. Agricultural

Correct B. Manufacturing

C. Service-based

D. Extractive

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24

What is the name of the climate belt that covers the savannas of Africa?

A. Tropical

B. Desert

C. Temperate

Correct D. Savanna

Correct Answer: D

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Question 25

A map shows a region with a high level of population density. What is the likely reason for this?

A. High fertility rate

Correct B. Low mortality rate

C. Good access to healthcare

D. High standard of living

Correct Answer: B

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