POST UTME SUMMIT UNIVERSITY 2023 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The concept of 'Environmental Impact Assessment' (EIA) is a crucial tool in evaluating the potential effects of human activities on the environment. Which of the following is NOT a key component of EIA?
A. Social Impact Assessment
B. Environmental Impact Assessment
C. Economic Impact Assessment
Correct D. Biological Impact Assessment

Correct Answer: D

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Question 2
A map projection is a way of representing the Earth's surface on a flat surface. Which of the following map projections is known for preserving angles and shapes?
A. Mercator Projection
B. Gall-Peters Projection
C. Robinson Projection
Correct D. Azimuthal Equidistant Projection

Correct Answer: D

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Question 3
The process of plate tectonics involves the movement of the Earth's lithosphere. Which of the following is a type of plate boundary?
A. Divergent Boundary
B. Convergent Boundary
C. Transform Boundary
Correct D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

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Question 4
The concept of 'Population Pyramid' is used to represent the age structure of a population. Which of the following is a characteristic of a population pyramid?
Correct A. It is a graphical representation of the age structure of a population
B. It is used to represent the sex ratio of a population
C. It is a statistical measure of population growth
D. It is a graphical representation of the sex ratio of a population

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
The concept of 'Urban Sprawl' refers to the uncontrolled growth of cities. Which of the following is a characteristic of urban sprawl?
A. It is a controlled growth of cities
B. It is a type of urban planning
C. It is a characteristic of rural areas
Correct D. It is a characteristic of urban areas where the city expands rapidly and uncontrolled

Correct Answer: D

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Question 6
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT a result of fluvial erosion?
A. A waterfall
Correct B. A delta
C. A meander
D. A canyon

Correct Answer: B

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Question 7
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between temperature and the rate of chemical reaction. What is the name of the type of relationship shown?
A. Direct proportionality
B. Inverse proportionality
Correct C. Exponential growth
D. No relationship

Correct Answer: C

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Question 8
The diagram below shows a map of the Niger Delta region. Which of the following cities is NOT located within the Niger Delta region?
A. Port Harcourt
B. Lagos
C. Benin City
Correct D. Kaduna

Correct Answer: D

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Question 9
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a mountain range. Which of the following landforms is a result of tectonic uplift?
A. A valley
B. A meander
Correct C. A mountain
D. A plateau

Correct Answer: C

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Question 10
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between the concentration of a solution and its osmotic pressure. What is the name of the type of relationship shown?
Correct A. Direct proportionality
B. Inverse proportionality
C. Exponential growth
D. No relationship

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
In a population of 100,000, the average household size is 4.5 people. If the population grows at an annual rate of 2.5%, what is the expected number of households in 5 years?
A. 1,000
B. 1,200
Correct C. 1,500
D. 2,000

Correct Answer: C

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Question 12
A soil profile consists of the following layers: A (0-10 cm), B (10-30 cm), C (30-50 cm), and D (50-100 cm). The soil in layer A has a pH of 6.5, while the soil in layer B has a pH of 7.2. What is the pH of the soil in layer C?
A. 6.0
Correct B. 6.5
C. 7.0
D. 7.5

Correct Answer: B

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Question 13
The Earth's atmosphere is composed of 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, and 1% other gases. If a sample of air contains 0.75 liters of nitrogen, what is the volume of oxygen in the sample?
A. 0.15
Correct B. 0.30
C. 0.45
D. 0.60

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14
A rock sample has a density of 2.5 g/cm^3. If the sample has a volume of 10 cm^3, what is its mass?
A. 20
Correct B. 25
C. 30
D. 35

Correct Answer: B

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Question 15
A company has a budget of ₦1,000,000 for a project. If the project requires a 20% contingency fund, what is the maximum amount that can be spent on the project?
A. ₦800,000
Correct B. ₦900,000
C. ₦1,000,000
D. ₦1,200,000

Correct Answer: B

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Question 16
In the context of Economic Geography, what is the primary factor that determines the location of a manufacturing industry?
A. Transportation costs
B. Labor costs
C. Market demand
Correct D. Raw material availability

Correct Answer: D

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Question 17
A diagram of a cross-section of the Earth's crust shows a sequence of rocks with the following ages: 100 Ma, 200 Ma, 300 Ma, and 400 Ma. What is the most likely explanation for this sequence?
A. Continental drift
Correct B. Plate tectonics
C. Volcanic activity
D. Weathering and erosion

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18
A map shows a region with a high concentration of population and economic activity. What is the most likely explanation for this pattern?
Correct A. Access to transportation
B. Availability of natural resources
C. Climate and soil quality
D. Government policies

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
A diagram of a cross-section of a river shows a sequence of sedimentary rocks with the following ages: 10 Ma, 20 Ma, 30 Ma, and 40 Ma. What is the most likely explanation for this sequence?
A. Continental drift
Correct B. Plate tectonics
C. Volcanic activity
D. Weathering and erosion

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20
A map shows a region with a high concentration of population and economic activity. What is the most likely explanation for this pattern?
Correct A. Access to transportation
B. Availability of natural resources
C. Climate and soil quality
D. Government policies

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
The concept of 'resource curse' suggests that an abundance of natural resources can lead to economic stagnation and political instability in a country. Which of the following countries is a prime example of the resource curse?
A. Nigeria
B. Saudi Arabia
Correct C. Venezuela
D. Angola

Correct Answer: C

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Question 22
A recent study on the impact of climate change on agriculture in Nigeria found that the mean temperature in the country has increased by 1.5°C over the past 50 years. What is the likely effect of this temperature increase on crop yields?
A. Increased crop yields
Correct B. Decreased crop yields
C. No effect on crop yields
D. Increased crop yields in the north, decreased in the south

Correct Answer: B

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Question 23
A population of 100,000 people is growing at a rate of 2% per annum. What is the expected population after 10 years?
A. 120,000
B. 110,000
Correct C. 130,000
D. 140,000

Correct Answer: C

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Question 24
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river delta. What is the likely effect of the sediment load on the river's course?
A. The river will meander more
B. The river will cut a new course
Correct C. The river will deposit more sediment
D. The river will erode the delta

Correct Answer: C

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Question 25
A recent study on the impact of urbanization on the environment in Lagos found that the city's carbon footprint has increased by 20% over the past 5 years. What is the likely effect of this increase on the city's air quality?
A. Improved air quality
B. No effect on air quality
Correct C. Decreased air quality
D. Increased air quality in the north, decreased in the south

Correct Answer: C

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