POST UTME SUMMIT UNIVERSITY 2022 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a river valley?
A. Steep slopes
B. Flat bottom
C. Meandering course
Correct D. No vegetation

Correct Answer: D

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Question 2
A population of 1000 individuals is growing at a rate of 10% per annum. If the initial population is 1000, what will be the population after 5 years?
A. 1500
B. 2000
Correct C. 2500
D. 3000

Correct Answer: C

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Question 3
The diagram below shows a map of a city with different land uses. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a residential area?
A. High population density
B. Low population density
C. Presence of parks and gardens
Correct D. Absence of roads

Correct Answer: D

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Question 4
A farmer is cultivating a field of 100 hectares. If the yield of the crop is 2 tons per hectare, what is the total yield of the crop?
A. 100 tons
Correct B. 200 tons
C. 300 tons
D. 400 tons

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a soil profile. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the topsoil?
A. High organic matter content
B. Low water-holding capacity
C. Presence of roots
Correct D. Absence of microorganisms

Correct Answer: D

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Question 6
The diagram below shows the distribution of a particular resource in Nigeria. Which of the following regions is likely to be the largest producer of this resource?
A. North-Central
B. South-West
C. North-East
Correct D. South-South

Correct Answer: D

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Question 7
A firm is considering the location of a new factory. The firm has identified three possible locations: A, B, and C. The transportation costs for each location are as follows: Location A: ₦1000, Location B: ₦1200, Location C: ₦1500. Which of the following is the most appropriate location for the factory?
Correct A. Location A
B. Location B
C. Location C
D. Location D

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
The diagram below shows the population growth of a particular city over a period of 10 years. What is the average annual growth rate of the population?
A. 2%
Correct B. 3%
C. 4%
D. 5%

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9
A river has a discharge of 1000 m³/s at a point where the water level is 10 m above the datum. If the river flows for 10 km, what is the total volume of water that will flow through the river?
A. 100,000 m³
B. 200,000 m³
Correct C. 300,000 m³
D. 400,000 m³

Correct Answer: C

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Question 10
The diagram below shows the distribution of a particular industry in Nigeria. Which of the following regions is likely to be the largest producer of this industry?
A. North-Central
B. South-West
C. North-East
Correct D. South-South

Correct Answer: D

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Question 11
The process of soil formation involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller particles through physical and chemical weathering. Which of the following is an example of physical weathering?
A. Freezing and thawing of water in rocks
B. Chemical reaction between rocks and acidic rainwater
Correct C. Mechanical fragmentation of rocks due to ice wedging
D. Biological activity of plants and animals

Correct Answer: C

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Question 12
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. What is the name of the landform labeled 'A'?
Correct A. Valley
B. Hill
C. Mountain
D. Plateau

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
The climate of a region is determined by its latitude and altitude. Which of the following regions has a tropical climate?
Correct A. Equatorial region
B. Temperate region
C. Polar region
D. Mountainous region

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
The diagram below shows a simple circuit. What is the function of the resistor labeled 'R'?
A. To increase the voltage of the circuit
Correct B. To decrease the current of the circuit
C. To reduce the resistance of the circuit
D. To increase the power of the circuit

Correct Answer: B

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Question 15
The population of a city is increasing at a rate of 5% per annum. If the current population is 100,000, what will be the population after 2 years?
A. 110,000
B. 120,000
Correct C. 130,000
D. 140,000

Correct Answer: C

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Question 16
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
Correct C. Physical weathering
D. Biological weathering

Correct Answer: C

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Question 17
A diagram of the Earth's solar system is shown below. Which planet is represented by the red dot?
A. Mercury
B. Venus
Correct C. Earth
D. Mars

Correct Answer: C

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Question 18
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river delta. Which of the following is a characteristic of a river delta?
Correct A. A river delta is formed by the deposition of sediment at the mouth of a river.
B. A river delta is formed by the erosion of sediment at the mouth of a river.
C. A river delta is formed by the deposition of sediment at the source of a river.
D. A river delta is formed by the erosion of sediment at the source of a river.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
The diagram below shows a map of Nigeria. Which of the following cities is located in the Niger Delta region?
A. Lagos
Correct B. Port Harcourt
C. Abuja
D. Kano

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between the amount of rainfall and the amount of runoff in a watershed. Which of the following is a characteristic of the graph?
A. The graph shows a direct relationship between rainfall and runoff.
Correct B. The graph shows an inverse relationship between rainfall and runoff.
C. The graph shows no relationship between rainfall and runoff.
D. The graph shows a non-linear relationship between rainfall and runoff.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 21
The concept of 'Environmental Impact Assessment' (EIA) is crucial in evaluating the potential effects of human activities on the environment. Which of the following is NOT a step in the EIA process?
A. Screening
B. Scoping
C. Mitigation
Correct D. Abandonment

Correct Answer: D

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Question 22
The diagram below represents a cross-section of a river. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the river's meandering behavior?
A. Increased velocity
B. Decreased depth
Correct C. Increased oxygen levels
D. Increased sedimentation

Correct Answer: C

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Question 23
The concept of 'Economic Man' was first introduced by which of the following economists?
A. Adam Smith
B. David Ricardo
Correct C. Alfred Marshall
D. John Maynard Keynes

Correct Answer: C

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Question 24
The diagram below represents a geological cross-section of a mountain range. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the mountain's formation?
A. Folded
B. Volcanic
Correct C. Eroded
D. Glaciated

Correct Answer: C

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Question 25
The concept of 'Resource Curse' suggests that an abundance of natural resources can lead to which of the following outcomes?
A. Increased economic growth
B. Decreased economic growth
Correct C. Increased corruption
D. Decreased corruption

Correct Answer: C

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