POST UTME RSU 2023 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The process of plate tectonics that involves the movement of the Earth's crust is known as:
A. Continental Drift
B. Plate Tectonics
C. Sea-Floor Spreading
D. Mountain Building
Question 2
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
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
Question 3
The process of soil erosion in Nigeria is primarily caused by:
A. Deforestation and land degradation
B. Climate change and increased rainfall
C. Overgrazing and poor agricultural practices
D. Urbanization and industrialization
Question 4
The population growth rate of a city is 3.5% per annum. If the current population is 500,000, what will be the population after 5 years?
A. 625,000
B. 600,000
C. 550,000
D. 525,000
Question 5
In the context of Environmental Issues and Management, what is the primary cause of desertification in the Sahel region of Nigeria?
A. Overgrazing
B. Climate Change
C. Deforestation
D. Soil Erosion
Question 6
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a delta. Which of the following is a characteristic of a delta?
A. High sedimentation rate
B. Low sedimentation rate
C. High erosion rate
D. Low erosion rate
Question 7
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
C. 937,500
D. 1,000,000
Question 8
The Nigerian government has implemented several policies to promote sustainable development. What is the primary goal of the National Environmental Policy?
A. To promote economic growth
B. To protect the environment
C. To reduce poverty
D. To improve healthcare
Question 9
The Niger River is the primary source of hydroelectric power in Nigeria. What is the approximate capacity of the Kainji Dam, which is one of the largest dams on the Niger River?
A. 1,000 MW
B. 2,000 MW
C. 3,000 MW
D. 4,000 MW
Question 10
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
B. 1.0 m/s
C. 1.5 m/s
D. 2.0 m/s
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
C. Physical weathering
D. Biological weathering
Question 12
A map projection is a representation of the Earth's surface on a flat surface. What is the primary advantage of the Mercator projection?
A. It preserves angles and shapes
B. It preserves distances and shapes
C. It preserves angles and distances
D. It preserves shapes and sizes
Question 13
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.
A. Tropical rainforest
B. Tropical savanna
C. Tropical dry forest
D. Mangrove forest
Question 14
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
B. 1.0
C. 1.5
D. 2.0
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
C. Delta
D. Canyon

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