POST UTME SKYLINE UNIVERSITY 2018 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The concept of 'sustainable development' in economic geography refers to the ability of a region to balance economic growth with environmental protection and social equity. Which of the following is a key principle of sustainable development?
A. The precautionary principle
B. The polluter pays principle
C. The principle of intergenerational equity
D. The principle of environmental impact assessment
Question 2
A company is considering the establishment of a new factory in a region with a high level of rainfall. Which of the following economic activities is most likely to be associated with this region?
A. Agriculture
B. Mining
C. Manufacturing
D. Tourism
Question 3
The Niger River is the longest river in Nigeria. What is the primary source of the Niger River?
A. Lake Chad
B. Kainji Lake
C. Guinea Highlands
D. Cameroon Highlands
Question 4
The Earth's rotation causes the apparent shift of the position of a star in the sky due to the finite speed of light. This phenomenon is known as
A. Aberation
B. Refraction
C. Aberration
D. Diffraction
Question 5
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river. What is the name of the landform labeled 'A'?
A. Meander
B. Oxbow lake
C. Delta
D. Floodplain
Question 6
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. Weathering and erosion
C. Human activities
D. Geological structure
Question 7
The Earth's rotation causes the following phenomenon:
A. The Coriolis effect
B. The Foucault pendulum
C. The precession of the equinoxes
D. The nutation of the Earth's axis
Question 8
The diagram below shows the water cycle. Which of the following is the correct sequence of events?
A. Evaporation -> Condensation -> Precipitation
B. Evaporation -> Precipitation -> Condensation
C. Condensation -> Evaporation -> Precipitation
D. Precipitation -> Condensation -> Evaporation
Question 9
The process of plate tectonics is primarily responsible for the formation of which of the following landforms?
A. Volcanoes
B. Mountain Ranges
C. Islands
D. Continents
Question 10
The process of soil formation involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller particles through physical, chemical, and biological means. Which of the following is NOT a primary factor in soil formation?
A. Weathering
B. Erosion
C. Deposition
D. Plate Tectonics
Question 11
The process of plate tectonics is responsible for the formation of the following type of landform:
A. Volcanic mountains
B. Fold mountains
C. Block mountains
D. Dunes
Question 12
The diagram below illustrates a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following land-forming processes is primarily responsible for the formation of this valley?
A. Erosion by water
B. Erosion by wind
C. Deposition by water
D. Deposition by wind
Question 13
The Hadley, Ferrel, and Rossby cells are associated with which climate and vegetation belt?
A. Tropical Rainforest
B. Temperate Grassland
C. Polar Desert
D. Temperate Rainforest
Question 14
The process of soil formation through the weathering of rocks is known as
A. Erosion
B. Weathering
C. Soilification
D. Pedogenesis
Question 15
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between the amount of fertilizer applied to a crop and the yield of the crop. Which of the following is a characteristic of the graph?
A. The graph is a straight line.
B. The graph is a curve.
C. The graph is a parabola.
D. The graph is a hyperbola.

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