POST UTME RSU 2022 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
A company is planning to establish a new factory in a region with a high level of environmental degradation. What is the primary environmental impact of this decision?
A. Increased air pollution
B. Water pollution
C. Soil contamination
D. Loss of biodiversity
Question 2
A river's discharge is affected by its slope, which in turn is influenced by the surrounding landscape. What is the primary factor that determines the slope of a river?
A. Tributary junctions
B. Waterfall
C. Valley width
D. Gradient of the riverbed
Question 3
The diagram below represents a cross-section of a mountain range. Which of the following landforms is NOT typically found in a mountain range?
A. A canyon
B. A gorge
C. A ravine
D. A delta
Question 4
The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is characterized by a complex network of rivers and creeks. What is the primary reason for this complex network?
A. Tectonic activity
B. Erosion and sedimentation
C. Human activities
D. Climate change
Question 5
The process of soil erosion is accelerated by:
A. Deforestation
B. Overgrazing
C. Urbanization
D. All of the above
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. Physical weathering
D. Biological weathering
Question 7
A farmer is considering two different irrigation systems for his crops. System A requires an initial investment of ₦100,000 and has a maintenance cost of ₦20,000 per year. System B requires an initial investment of ₦150,000 and has a maintenance cost of ₦15,000 per year. Which system is more cost-effective?
A. System A
B. System B
C. Both systems are equally cost-effective
D. Neither system is cost-effective
Question 8
The concept of 'Internal Migration' in Population and Settlement Studies refers to the movement of people from one region to another within the same country. Which of the following is a reason for internal migration?
A. Search for better economic opportunities
B. Search for better education and healthcare
C. Search for better climate and environment
D. Search for better social and cultural opportunities
Question 9
A city's population is growing at a rate of 5% per annum. If the current population is 1 million, what will be the population after 10 years?
A. 1,628,800
B. 1,610,000
C. 1,500,000
D. 1,800,000
Question 10
A company is planning to establish a new factory in a region with a high level of environmental degradation. What is the primary environmental impact of this decision?
A. Increased air pollution
B. Water pollution
C. Soil contamination
D. Loss of biodiversity
Question 11
The diagram below shows the structure of a cell. Which of the following is a component of this cell?
A. Cell membrane
B. Nucleus
C. Mitochondria
D. Ribosomes
Question 12
The process of soil formation that involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller fragments through the action of living organisms is known as
A. Chemical weathering
B. Physical weathering
C. Biological weathering
D. Hydrological weathering
Question 13
The economic importance of the Niger Delta region of Nigeria is primarily due to its:
A. Rich oil and gas reserves
B. Abundant agricultural land
C. Strategic port location
D. Tourism potential
Question 14
The Earth's surface is composed of several major rock types. Which of the following is NOT a type of igneous rock?
A. Granite
B. Basalt
C. Sandstone
D. Gneiss
Question 15
A map scale of 1:50,000 means that 1 cm on the map represents
A. 5 km
B. 50 m
C. 500 m
D. 5 km

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