POST UTME RSU 2020 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT a product of fluvial erosion?
A. Delta
B. Meander
Correct C. Oxygen
D. Valley

Correct Answer: C

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Question 2
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is a product of fluvial erosion?
A. Delta
Correct B. Meander
C. Oxygen
D. Valley

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is a product of fluvial deposition?
A. Delta
B. Meander
C. Oxygen
Correct D. Valley

Correct Answer: D

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Question 4
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT a product of fluvial deposition?
A. Delta
B. Meander
Correct C. Oxygen
D. Valley

Correct Answer: C

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Question 5
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is a product of both fluvial erosion and deposition?
A. Delta
B. Meander
C. Oxygen
Correct D. Valley

Correct Answer: D

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Question 6
The concept of 'carrying capacity' in population studies refers to the maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can support without degrading its quality. Which of the following best describes the relationship between carrying capacity and population growth?
A. Exponential growth
Correct B. Logistic growth
C. Linear growth
D. No relationship

Correct Answer: B

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Question 7
In the context of climate and vegetation belts, which of the following types of vegetation is typically found in the tropical rainforest region?
A. Tundra
B. Temperate deciduous
Correct C. Tropical rainforest
D. Desert

Correct Answer: C

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Question 8
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river delta. Which of the following processes is responsible for the formation of the delta?
A. Erosion
Correct B. Deposition
C. Tectonic activity
D. Weathering

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9
The diagram below shows a simple economic model of supply and demand. Which of the following changes in the market would cause the equilibrium price to decrease?
A. Increase in supply
Correct B. Decrease in demand
C. Increase in demand
D. Decrease in supply

Correct Answer: B

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Question 10
The concept of 'sustainability' in environmental management refers to the ability of a system to maintain its natural resources and ecosystem services over time. Which of the following practices is an example of sustainable development?
A. Deforestation
B. Reforestation
C. Overfishing
Correct D. Renewable energy

Correct Answer: D

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Question 11
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
Correct C. Physical weathering
D. Biological weathering

Correct Answer: C

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Question 12
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the river's floodplain?
A. Flat terrain
B. High water table
Correct C. High population density
D. Fertile soil

Correct Answer: C

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Question 13
The diagram below shows a map of the world's major climate zones. Which of the following climate zones is characterized by high temperatures and high levels of precipitation throughout the year?
Correct A. Tropical rainforest
B. Savanna
C. Temperate grassland
D. Desert

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between population density and economic development. Which of the following is a characteristic of the graph?
A. A positive correlation
Correct B. A negative correlation
C. No correlation
D. A direct relationship

Correct Answer: B

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Question 15
The diagram below shows a map of the world's major agricultural regions. Which of the following regions is characterized by high levels of crop diversity?
A. Tropical Africa
B. Temperate Europe
C. Desert Asia
Correct D. Tropical Asia

Correct Answer: D

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Question 16
What is the primary factor controlling soil formation in tropical regions?
A. Temperature
B. Precipitation
C. Topography
Correct D. Parent material

Correct Answer: D

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Question 17
A company is considering investing in a new manufacturing facility in a region with a high population density. Which of the following economic factors would most likely influence the company's decision?
A. Availability of raw materials
B. Labor costs
Correct C. Market demand
D. Transportation costs

Correct Answer: C

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Question 18
A city with a population of 500,000 is experiencing rapid growth. What is the most likely consequence of this growth on the city's infrastructure?
A. Increased housing costs
B. Reduced traffic congestion
C. Improved public transportation
Correct D. Increased strain on water and sewage systems

Correct Answer: D

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Question 19
A region with a humid subtropical climate is experiencing a severe drought. What is the most likely impact on the region's vegetation?
A. Increased plant growth
Correct B. Reduced plant growth
C. No impact on plant growth
D. Increased risk of wildfires

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20
A company is considering implementing a new environmental management system to reduce its carbon footprint. Which of the following is a key benefit of such a system?
A. Increased revenue
B. Improved brand reputation
C. Reduced operating costs
Correct D. Enhanced stakeholder engagement

Correct Answer: D

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Question 21
The Earth's rotation causes a phenomenon known as the Coriolis effect, which influences global wind patterns and ocean currents. What is the primary reason for the Coriolis effect?
Correct A. The Earth's rotation causes a deflection of moving objects to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and to the left in the Southern Hemisphere.
B. The Coriolis effect is caused by the uneven distribution of mass within the Earth.
C. The Coriolis effect is a result of the Earth's slightly ellipsoidal shape.
D. The Coriolis effect is a result of the Earth's axial tilt.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
A city with a population of 500,000 is experiencing rapid growth at a rate of 5% per annum. If the current population is 500,000, what will be the population after 5 years?
A. 625,000
B. 750,000
C. 875,000
Correct D. 1,000,000

Correct Answer: D

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Question 23
A company is considering the construction of a new factory in a rural area. The factory will require 10,000 liters of water per day for its operations. If the local water supply can meet 80% of the factory's water requirements, what is the total amount of water required from external sources?
A. 1,000 liters
B. 2,000 liters
Correct C. 5,000 liters
D. 10,000 liters

Correct Answer: C

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Question 24
A rock sample is composed of 70% quartz, 20% feldspar, and 10% mica. If the sample weighs 100 grams, what is the weight of the quartz component?
Correct A. 70 grams
B. 60 grams
C. 50 grams
D. 40 grams

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
A river has a discharge of 100 cubic meters per second. If the river flows for 8 hours a day, what is the total volume of water discharged in a day?
A. 80,000 cubic meters
B. 160,000 cubic meters
Correct C. 240,000 cubic meters
D. 320,000 cubic meters

Correct Answer: C

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