POST UTME REDEEMERS UNIVERSITY 2024 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The savannas of West Africa are characterized by a distinct vegetation belt, which is influenced by the climate and geography of the region. What is the primary factor responsible for the formation of this vegetation belt?
A. Temperature and precipitation patterns
B. Soil type and nutrient availability
C. Human activities and land use
D. Topography and elevation
Question 2
A firm in the manufacturing sector is considering relocating its production facility to a new location. The firm's management has identified three potential locations: Location A, Location B, and Location C. Each location has a different transportation cost, labor cost, and market demand. Which of the following is a characteristic of Location A?
A. Location A has a high transportation cost and a low labor cost.
B. Location A has a low transportation cost and a high labor cost.
C. Location A has a high transportation cost and a high labor cost.
D. Location A has a low transportation cost and a low labor cost.
Question 3
The process of soil formation involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller particles through physical, chemical, and biological means. Which of the following is NOT a primary factor in soil formation?
A. Weathering
B. Erosion
C. Human activity
D. Plate tectonics
Question 4
The Earth's rotation causes the apparent shift of the position of celestial bodies in the sky due to a phenomenon known as
A. precession
B. nutation
C. aberration
D. refraction
Question 5
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a delta. Which of the following landforms is a product of fluvial deposition?
A. Delta
B. Channel
C. Barrier
D. Oxygen
Question 6
A map shows the distribution of population density in Nigeria. What is the term used to describe the concentration of population in a particular area?
A. Urbanization
B. Ruralization
C. Population density
D. Migration
Question 7
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is a product of fluvial erosion?
A. Meander
B. Valley
C. Delta
D. Oxygen
Question 8
The diagram below represents a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following is a characteristic of the river's meandering behavior?
A. The river's velocity increases as it approaches the meander bend.
B. The river's meandering behavior is influenced by the valley's slope.
C. The river's meandering behavior is characterized by a decrease in velocity.
D. The river's meandering behavior is influenced by the presence of tributaries.
Question 9
The savannas of West Africa are characterized by a distinct vegetation type, which is a result of the region's climate. What is the primary factor responsible for the formation of this vegetation type?
A. Temperature
B. Precipitation
C. Soil type
D. Topography
Question 10
A graph shows the relationship between GDP and population growth in Nigeria. What is the term used to describe the rate at which GDP increases?
A. GDP growth rate
B. Population growth rate
C. Inflation rate
D. Unemployment rate
Question 11
The process of weathering that involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller fragments is known as:
A. Mechanical weathering
B. Chemical weathering
C. Physical weathering
D. Biological weathering
Question 12
The diagram below shows the distribution of vegetation in the tropics. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the tropical rainforest?
A. high rainfall
B. high temperature
C. low soil fertility
D. high biodiversity
Question 13
The Earth's rotation causes the Coriolis effect, which results in:
A. Global warming
B. Climate change
C. Ocean currents
D. Weather patterns
Question 14
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
B. Chemical Weathering
C. Physical Weathering
D. Biological Weathering
Question 15
The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is characterized by a complex network of distributaries and distributaries. Which of the following is a primary reason for this complexity?
A. Tectonic activity
B. River piracy
C. Delta switching
D. Sea level rise

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