POST UTME RHEMA UNIVERSITY 2017 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The equation for the rate of soil erosion is given by _______.
A. \frac{dE}{dt} = k \cdot S \cdot A \cdot t
B. \frac{dE}{dt} = k \cdot S \cdot A \cdot \frac{1}{t}
C. \frac{dE}{dt} = k \cdot S \cdot A \cdot \frac{1}{t^2}
D. \frac{dE}{dt} = k \cdot S \cdot A \cdot t^2
Question 2
A map projection that preserves angles and shapes is known as a
A. conformal map projection
B. equidistant map projection
C. azimuthal map projection
D. gnomonic map projection
Question 3
A farmer is considering two types of fertilizers for his crops: Organic and Inorganic. Which type of fertilizer is more likely to cause environmental pollution?
A. Organic
B. Inorganic
C. Both are equally likely
D. Neither is likely to cause pollution
Question 4
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a mountain range. Which of the following landforms is NOT typically found in this type of range?
A. Mountain
B. Valley
C. Plateau
D. Canyon
Question 5
In a perfectly competitive market, the supply curve is upward-sloping because of the law of increasing
A. marginal opportunity cost
B. marginal utility
C. marginal propensity to consume
D. marginal propensity to save
Question 6
The process of weathering that involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller fragments through the action of ice is known as
A. Mechanical weathering
B. Chemical weathering
C. Freeze-thaw weathering
D. Abrasion
Question 7
A population of 1000 individuals is growing at a rate of 10% per annum. If the population is currently 1200, what was the initial population?
A. 800
B. 900
C. 1000
D. 1100
Question 8
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the river valley?
A. gentle slope
B. meandering course
C. wide floodplain
D. steep sides
Question 9
The diagram below shows the different types of rocks. Which of the following types of rocks is formed from the cooling and solidification of magma?
A. Igneous rock
B. Sedimentary rock
C. Metamorphic rock
D. Foliated rock
Question 10
The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is characterized by a complex network of rivers and creeks. Which of the following is a major factor contributing to the formation of these waterways?
A. Tectonic uplift
B. Weathering and erosion
C. Deposition and sedimentation
D. Volcanic activity
Question 11
A population of 1000 individuals is growing at a rate of 10% per annum. If the population is currently at 1200 individuals, what was the initial population?
A. 800
B. 900
C. 1000
D. 1100
Question 12
The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna. Which of the following is a major threat to the region's biodiversity?
A. Habitat destruction
B. Pollution
C. Overfishing
D. Climate change
Question 13
The diagram below shows the structure of a plant cell. Which of the following organelles is responsible for photosynthesis?
A. Mitochondria
B. Chloroplast
C. Nucleus
D. Vacuole
Question 14
The Earth's climate is influenced by its orbit around the Sun. Which of the following factors affects the amount of solar energy the Earth receives?
A. Axial tilt
B. Orbital eccentricity
C. Distance from the Sun
D. Atmospheric composition
Question 15
The Niger River is the longest river in West Africa and flows through several countries, including Nigeria. What is the primary reason for the river's meandering course?
A. Tectonic uplift
B. Weathering and erosion
C. Deposition and sedimentation
D. Volcanic activity

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