POST UTME REDEEMERS UNIVERSITY 2021 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Identify the type of landform that would be formed if the river were to erode the valley at a rate of 1 mm/year for 10,000 years.
A. A meander
Correct B. An oxbow lake
C. A delta
D. A waterfall

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2
A company is considering investing in a new factory in a region with a high level of environmental degradation. The factory would produce 10,000 tons of waste per year. If the company decides to invest, what type of environmental impact assessment should it conduct?
A. A cost-benefit analysis
B. A risk assessment
C. A life cycle assessment
Correct D. A environmental impact statement

Correct Answer: D

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Question 3
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between the amount of fertilizer applied to a crop and the yield of the crop. What type of relationship is shown?
A. A direct proportion
B. An inverse proportion
Correct C. A quadratic relationship
D. A logarithmic relationship

Correct Answer: C

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Question 4
A company is considering investing in a new factory in a region with a high level of unemployment. The factory would create 100 new jobs. If the company decides to invest, what type of economic benefit would it provide?
A. An increase in GDP
Correct B. An increase in employment
C. A decrease in poverty
D. An increase in income inequality

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a mountain range. Identify the type of landform that would be formed if the mountain range were to be eroded by a river at a rate of 1 mm/year for 10,000 years.
Correct A. A valley
B. A plateau
C. A delta
D. A waterfall

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
A soil profile is characterized by a distinct B-horizon. What is the primary process responsible for the formation of this horizon?
Correct A. Leaching
B. Weathering
C. Erosion
D. Deposition

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
A map shows a series of parallel ridges and valleys. What type of landform is this an example of?
Correct A. Fold Mountains
B. Volcanic Mountains
C. Block Mountains
D. Dome Mountains

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
A company is considering investing in a new industry in a region with abundant natural resources. What type of economic geography is this an example of?
Correct A. Resource-based economy
B. Industrial economy
C. Service-based economy
D. Agricultural economy

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
A map shows a series of concentric circles. What type of landform is this an example of?
Correct A. Volcanic crater
B. Impact crater
C. Sinkhole
D. Dome

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
A company is considering investing in a new industry in a region with a high level of economic activity. What type of economic geography is this an example of?
Correct A. Industrial economy
B. Service-based economy
C. Agricultural economy
D. Resource-based economy

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
What is the primary factor controlling the distribution of vegetation belts in Nigeria?
Correct A. Temperature
B. Precipitation
C. Altitude
D. Soil Type

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
The Niger Delta region is characterized by a high level of soil erosion due to the presence of which of the following?
A. Heavy rainfall
Correct B. Deforestation
C. Overgrazing
D. Coastal erosion

Correct Answer: B

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Question 13
The formation of the Benue Trough is primarily due to the movement of which type of rock?
A. Igneous
B. Sedimentary
Correct C. Metamorphic
D. Volcanic

Correct Answer: C

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Question 14
The Niger River is an example of a river that has been affected by which of the following environmental issues?
A. Pollution
B. Sedimentation
C. Eutrophication
Correct D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

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Question 15
The soil formation process in Nigeria is primarily influenced by which of the following factors?
A. Climate
B. Topography
C. Vegetation
Correct D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

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Question 16
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river delta. Which of the following processes is primarily responsible for the formation of the delta?
Correct A. Deposition
B. Erosion
C. Tectonic uplift
D. Weathering

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
A firm is considering investing in a new project with the following cash flows: Year 1: -₦100, Year 2: ₦150, Year 3: ₦200. What is the present value of the project, assuming a discount rate of 10%?
A. ₦120
Correct B. ₦150
C. ₦180
D. ₦200

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between population density and GDP per capita. Which of the following statements is true about the graph?
A. The graph shows a positive correlation between population density and GDP per capita.
Correct B. The graph shows a negative correlation between population density and GDP per capita.
C. The graph shows no correlation between population density and GDP per capita.
D. The graph shows a non-linear relationship between population density and GDP per capita.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 19
A firm is considering investing in a new project with the following cash flows: Year 1: ₦100, Year 2: ₦150, Year 3: ₦200. What is the net present value of the project, assuming a discount rate of 10%?
A. ₦120
Correct B. ₦150
C. ₦180
D. ₦200

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river delta. Which of the following processes is primarily responsible for the formation of the delta?
Correct A. Deposition
B. Erosion
C. Tectonic uplift
D. Weathering

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
The Hadley, Ferrel, and Rossby cells are examples of atmospheric circulation patterns that play a crucial role in shaping the Earth's climate. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Hadley cell?
A. It is driven by the Coriolis force.
B. It is responsible for the formation of tropical cyclones.
Correct C. It is a closed circulation system.
D. It is driven by the temperature difference between the equator and the poles.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 22
The Earth's climate is influenced by various factors, including the amount of solar energy it receives. Which of the following is a consequence of the Earth's axial tilt?
Correct A. Seasonal variations in temperature and precipitation.
B. Increased risk of natural disasters.
C. Changes in ocean currents.
D. Shifts in the Earth's orbit.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
The Amazon rainforest is a vital component of the Earth's ecosystem, providing oxygen and supporting biodiversity. What is the primary cause of deforestation in the Amazon?
Correct A. Agricultural expansion.
B. Urbanization.
C. Mining activities.
D. Climate change.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24
The concept of soil erosion refers to the removal of soil particles from one location to another. Which of the following is a primary factor contributing to soil erosion?
A. Water runoff.
B. Wind action.
C. Human activities.
Correct D. All of the above.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 25
The concept of population growth refers to the increase in the number of individuals within a given area. Which of the following is a consequence of rapid population growth?
A. Increased food production.
B. Improved living standards.
Correct C. Strain on natural resources.
D. Reduced poverty rates.

Correct Answer: C

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