POST UTME RSU 2017 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The Earth's rotation causes the planet to bulge at the equator. What is the term for this phenomenon?
A. Equatorial bulge
B. Polar bulge
C. Elliptical shape
D. Spherical shape
Question 2
A population of 10,000 people is growing at a rate of 5% per annum. If the population is currently distributed evenly across a 100 km x 100 km area, what is the population density in people per square kilometer?
A. 100 people/km^2
B. 125 people/km^2
C. 150 people/km^2
D. 175 people/km^2
Question 3
A map shows a river flowing through a valley. The river is 5 km wide and the valley is 10 km wide. If the map scale is 1:50,000, what is the actual width of the valley in meters?
A. 500 m
B. 1000 m
C. 2000 m
D. 5000 m
Question 4
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a mountain range. Which of the following features is NOT a characteristic of a mountain range?
A. Steep sides
B. Flat bottom
C. U-shaped profile
D. Meandering course
Question 5
The process of soil formation involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller particles through physical and chemical weathering. Which of the following is NOT a type of physical weathering?
A. Freeze-thaw action
B. Abrasion
C. Chemical weathering
D. Biological weathering
Question 6
A map is a representation of the Earth's surface. What is the term for the process of creating a map?
A. Cartography
B. Geography
C. Topography
D. Surveying
Question 7
A rock sample is composed of 60% quartz, 20% feldspar, and 20% mica. What is the percentage of mica in the rock sample?
A. 10%
B. 20%
C. 30%
D. 40%
Question 8
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between temperature and altitude. Which of the following conclusions can be drawn from the graph?
A. Temperature decreases with altitude
B. Temperature increases with altitude
C. Temperature remains constant with altitude
D. Temperature varies randomly with altitude
Question 9
The diagram below illustrates the structure of the Earth's atmosphere. Which of the following is a characteristic of the stratosphere?
A. High levels of atmospheric pressure
B. High levels of ozone
C. High levels of water vapor
D. High levels of temperature
Question 10
The diagram below shows a map of a region with different types of land use. Which of the following types of land use is NOT shown on the map?
A. Urban area
B. Rural area
C. Forest
D. Agricultural land
Question 11
The process of soil erosion involves the removal of soil particles from one location to another. Which of the following is a major cause of soil erosion?
A. Water
B. Wind
C. Ice
D. Gravity
Question 12
A farmer is considering the use of a new fertilizer to increase crop yields. The fertilizer costs ₦500 per bag and provides a 20% increase in yields. If the farmer expects to sell the crops at ₦200 per unit, what is the minimum number of bags of fertilizer required to break even?
A. 10 bags
B. 20 bags
C. 30 bags
D. 40 bags
Question 13
The Earth's climate is influenced by several factors. What is the primary factor that influences the Earth's climate?
A. The amount of solar radiation the Earth receives
B. The amount of greenhouse gases in the Earth's atmosphere
C. The Earth's distance from the Sun
D. The Earth's rotation rate
Question 14
The diagram below shows a simple circuit. What is the value of the current (I) in the circuit?
A. 2A
B. 4A
C. 6A
D. 8A
Question 15
The Earth's atmosphere is composed of several layers. Which of the following is NOT a layer of the Earth's atmosphere?
A. Troposphere
B. Stratosphere
C. Mesosphere
D. Ionosphere

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