POST UTME RSU 2023 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
Determine the rate of soil erosion in a region with a slope of 10°, an average annual rainfall of 800 mm, and a soil density of 1.5 g/cm³. Assume a linear relationship between soil erosion and rainfall.
A. 0.05 m³/s
Correct B. 0.10 m³/s
C. 0.15 m³/s
D. 0.20 m³/s

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2
A map shows a river flowing through a valley with a width of 5 km and a length of 10 km. If the river's discharge is 100 m³/s, calculate the average velocity of the river.
A. 0.5 m/s
Correct B. 1.0 m/s
C. 1.5 m/s
D. 2.0 m/s

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3
A diagram shows a cross-section of a mountain range with a height of 500 m and a base width of 10 km. If the mountain is formed by tectonic uplift, calculate the rate of uplift.
A. 0.05 m/yr
Correct B. 0.10 m/yr
C. 0.15 m/yr
D. 0.20 m/yr

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4
A graph shows the relationship between the price of a commodity and its demand. If the price is 100 and the demand is 1000 units, calculate the elasticity of demand.
A. 0.5
Correct B. 1.0
C. 1.5
D. 2.0

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5
A diagram shows a cross-section of a river delta with a width of 5 km and a length of 10 km. If the river's discharge is 100 m³/s, calculate the average velocity of the river.
A. 0.5 m/s
Correct B. 1.0 m/s
C. 1.5 m/s
D. 2.0 m/s

Correct Answer: B

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Question 6
The concept of 'resource curse' in economic geography refers to the phenomenon where the abundance of a particular natural resource in a country leads to:
A. Increased economic growth and development
Correct B. Corruption and mismanagement of resource revenues
C. Dependence on a single industry and vulnerability to external shocks
D. Improved human development indicators and reduced poverty

Correct Answer: B

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Question 7
The process of soil erosion in Nigeria is primarily caused by:
Correct A. Deforestation and land degradation
B. Climate change and increased rainfall
C. Overgrazing and poor agricultural practices
D. Urbanization and industrialization

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
The diagram below shows the cross-section of a river valley. What is the name of the landform labeled 'A'?
Correct A. Valley
B. Plateau
C. Hill
D. Mountain

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
The concept of 'spatial autocorrelation' in geography refers to the phenomenon where:
Correct A. Similar values or patterns are found in neighboring locations
B. Dissimilar values or patterns are found in neighboring locations
C. Values or patterns are randomly distributed across locations
D. Values or patterns are influenced by external factors

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a deltaic deposit. What is the name of the landform labeled 'B'?
Correct A. Delta
B. Estuary
C. Floodplain
D. Coastal plain

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
The diagram below illustrates a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT a result of fluvial erosion?
A. Meander
B. Oxbow Lake
Correct C. Delta
D. Canyon

Correct Answer: C

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Question 12
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a delta. Which of the following is a characteristic of a delta?
Correct A. High sedimentation rate
B. Low sedimentation rate
C. High erosion rate
D. Low erosion rate

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is a result of fluvial erosion?
Correct A. Meander
B. Oxbow Lake
C. Delta
D. Canyon

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a delta. Which of the following is a characteristic of a delta?
Correct A. High sedimentation rate
B. Low sedimentation rate
C. High erosion rate
D. Low erosion rate

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT a result of fluvial erosion?
A. Meander
B. Oxbow Lake
Correct C. Delta
D. Canyon

Correct Answer: C

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Question 16
Using the concept of Koppen climate classification, identify the type of climate that prevails in the savannas of West Africa.
Correct A. Tropical savanna climate
B. Desert climate
C. Temperate grassland climate
D. Tropical monsoon climate

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
A population of 1000 individuals is growing at a rate of 10% per annum. Using the exponential growth model, calculate the population after 5 years.
A. 2000
B. 2500
Correct C. 3000
D. 3500

Correct Answer: C

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Question 18
The diagram below shows the relationship between temperature and precipitation in a tropical region. Identify the type of vegetation that is likely to be found in this region.
Correct A. Tropical rainforest
B. Tropical savanna
C. Tropical dry forest
D. Mangrove forest

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
The diagram below shows the process of plate tectonics. Identify the type of fault that is shown in the diagram.
Correct A. Normal fault
B. Reverse fault
C. Strike-slip fault
D. Oblique fault

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20
Using the concept of carrying capacity, explain why the population of a species may not always increase exponentially.
Correct A. Because of the availability of resources
B. Because of the presence of predators
C. Because of the lack of suitable habitat
D. Because of the presence of diseases

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
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
Correct C. Freeze-Thaw Weathering
D. Abrasion

Correct Answer: C

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Question 22
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT typically found in this type of valley?
A. Meander
B. Oxbow Lake
C. Delta
Correct D. Oxygen

Correct Answer: D

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Question 23
The population growth rate of a city is 3% per annum. If the current population is 500,000, what will be the population after 5 years?
A. 625,000
B. 750,000
Correct C. 937,500
D. 1,000,000

Correct Answer: C

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Question 24
The diagram below shows a map of Nigeria. Which of the following states is NOT a coastal state?
A. Lagos
B. Rivers
Correct C. Kogi
D. Ogun

Correct Answer: C

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Question 25
The process of plate tectonics that involves the movement of the Earth's crust is known as:
A. Continental Drift
Correct B. Plate Tectonics
C. Sea-Floor Spreading
D. Mountain Building

Correct Answer: B

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