POST UTME SKYLINE UNIVERSITY 2021 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The Niger River is the longest river in Nigeria and flows through several states. Which of the following states does NOT border the Niger River?
A. Kogi State
B. Niger State
C. Kaduna State
D. Benue State
Question 2
A company is planning to build a new factory in a region with a population of 100,000. The company wants to ensure that the factory is located in an area with a high level of accessibility. Which of the following factors should be considered when evaluating the accessibility of the region?
A. Proximity to major transportation routes
B. Availability of skilled labor
C. Presence of natural resources
D. Environmental impact
Question 3
The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is characterized by a complex network of rivers and creeks. Which of the following is NOT a major river that flows into the Niger Delta?
A. River Benue
B. River Niger
C. River Kano
D. River Sokoto
Question 4
Using the concept of isostasy, explain the formation of the Jos Plateau in Nigeria.
A. The Jos Plateau is a result of the collision between the African and Eurasian plates.
B. The Jos Plateau is a zone of crustal thinning caused by the upwelling of mantle rocks.
C. The Jos Plateau is a result of the rifting of the African continent.
D. The Jos Plateau is a result of the erosion of the African continent by the Benue River.
Question 5
The process of soil formation is influenced by which of the following factors?
A. Climate
B. Topography
C. Vegetation
D. All of the above
Question 6
The Earth's rotation causes the Coriolis effect, which influences the movement of ocean currents. What is the primary effect of the Coriolis effect on ocean currents?
A. Deflection to the right in the Northern Hemisphere
B. Deflection to the left in the Southern Hemisphere
C. No effect on ocean currents
D. Increased ocean currents
Question 7
A river flows through a narrow gorge in the Basement Complex of Nigeria. What type of land-forming process is responsible for this feature?
A. Weathering
B. Erosion
C. Deposition
D. Plate Tectonics
Question 8
A population of 1000 individuals is growing at a rate of 10% per annum. If the population doubles in 7 years, what is the annual growth rate?
A. 12%
B. 15%
C. 18%
D. 20%
Question 9
A diagram shows a cross-section of the Earth's crust. What is the name of the zone where the Earth's crust is being stretched and thinned?
A. The zone where the Earth's crust is being compressed
B. The zone where the Earth's crust is being stretched and thinned
C. The zone where the Earth's crust is being folded
D. The zone where the Earth's crust is being faulted
Question 10
A diagram shows the cross-section of a soil profile in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. What type of soil is most likely being depicted?
A. Alfisol
B. Ultisol
C. Inceptisol
D. Oxisol
Question 11
A graph shows the relationship between the amount of rainfall and the amount of soil erosion. What is the name of the type of erosion that occurs when the rate of rainfall exceeds the rate of infiltration?
A. Sheet erosion
B. Rill erosion
C. Gully erosion
D. Flash flooding
Question 12
The savannas of Nigeria are characterized by a distinct vegetation belt, which is influenced by the country's climate. What is the primary factor responsible for the formation of this vegetation belt?
A. Temperature
B. Precipitation
C. Soil type
D. Altitude
Question 13
The Jos Plateau is a region of Nigeria known for its rich mineral resources. Which of the following minerals is NOT found in the Jos Plateau?
A. Copper
B. Zinc
C. Lead
D. Gold
Question 14
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Identify the landform labeled 'A'.
A. A meander
B. A oxbow lake
C. A delta
D. A floodplain
Question 15
The diagram below illustrates the formation of a karst landscape. Which of the following processes is primarily responsible for the development of this landscape?
A. Dissolution of soluble rocks
B. Erosion by water
C. Deposition of sediment
D. Tectonic uplift

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