POST UTME SUMMIT UNIVERSITY 2024 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. What is the likely effect of the river's meandering on the surrounding landscape?
Correct A. The river's meandering will lead to the formation of oxbow lakes.
B. The river's meandering will cause the surrounding landscape to become more rugged.
C. The river's meandering will result in the formation of a delta.
D. The river's meandering will lead to the creation of a waterfall.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
A company is considering two different locations for a new factory. Location A has a high population density and access to a major transportation hub, while Location B has a lower population density and limited access to transportation. Which location would be more suitable for a factory that relies heavily on just-in-time delivery?
Correct A. Location A, due to its high population density and access to transportation.
B. Location B, due to its lower population density and limited access to transportation.
C. Location A, due to its proximity to the transportation hub.
D. Location B, due to its lower labor costs.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between the price of a commodity and its demand. What is the likely effect of a price increase on the demand for the commodity?
A. The demand for the commodity will increase.
Correct B. The demand for the commodity will decrease.
C. The demand for the commodity will remain unchanged.
D. The demand for the commodity will fluctuate.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4
A farmer is considering two different types of fertilizers for their crops. Fertilizer A is more expensive but has a higher nitrogen content, while Fertilizer B is less expensive but has a lower nitrogen content. Which fertilizer would be more suitable for a crop that requires a high amount of nitrogen?
Correct A. Fertilizer A, due to its higher nitrogen content.
B. Fertilizer B, due to its lower cost.
C. Fertilizer A, due to its higher price.
D. Fertilizer B, due to its lower nitrogen content.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a soil profile. What is the likely effect of the soil's high clay content on its water-holding capacity?
A. The soil's water-holding capacity will decrease.
Correct B. The soil's water-holding capacity will increase.
C. The soil's water-holding capacity will remain unchanged.
D. The soil's water-holding capacity will fluctuate.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 6
The process of soil formation through the weathering of rocks is known as _______.
A. Erosion
B. Weathering
C. Soilification
Correct D. Pedogenesis

Correct Answer: D

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Question 7
A population of 1000 individuals is growing at a rate of 5% per annum. What will be the population after 5 years?
A. 1300
B. 1500
C. 1700
Correct D. 2000

Correct Answer: D

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Question 8
A rock is subjected to a combination of mechanical and chemical weathering processes. Which of the following is NOT a type of mechanical weathering?
A. Frost wedging
B. Root wedging
C. Abrasion
Correct D. Chemical weathering

Correct Answer: D

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Question 9
A river has a discharge of 100 m^3/s and a velocity of 2 m/s. What is the cross-sectional area of the river?
A. 50 m^2
Correct B. 100 m^2
C. 200 m^2
D. 500 m^2

Correct Answer: B

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Question 10
A city has a population of 500,000 and a growth rate of 3% per annum. What will be the population after 10 years?
A. 650,000
B. 700,000
C. 750,000
Correct D. 800,000

Correct Answer: D

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Question 11
The diagram below shows the distribution of vegetation belts in a tropical region. Which of the following vegetation belts is NOT present in this region?
Correct A. Tundra
B. Temperate Rainforest
C. Desert
D. Alpine Meadow

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
A company is planning to establish a new factory in a region with a high population density. Which of the following economic factors should be considered when selecting a location for the factory?
A. Availability of raw materials
B. Proximity to markets
Correct C. Accessibility to transportation networks
D. Environmental concerns

Correct Answer: C

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Question 13
A farmer is experiencing soil erosion on his land. Which of the following soil formation processes is most likely responsible for the erosion?
A. Weathering
Correct B. Erosion
C. Deposition
D. Plate tectonics

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14
A city is experiencing rapid population growth. Which of the following settlement patterns is most likely to occur?
A. Compact city
B. Concentric zone model
Correct C. Sector model
D. Radial model

Correct Answer: C

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Question 15
A company is planning to establish a new factory in a region with a high population density. Which of the following economic factors should be considered when selecting a location for the factory?
A. Availability of raw materials
B. Proximity to markets
Correct C. Accessibility to transportation networks
D. Environmental concerns

Correct Answer: C

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Question 16
The process of soil formation involves the interaction of several factors, including climate, topography, and vegetation. Which of the following is NOT a primary factor in soil formation?
A. Temperature
B. Humidity
Correct C. Gravity
D. Vegetation

Correct Answer: C

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Question 17
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following is a characteristic of the river's course?
Correct A. Meandering
B. Straight
C. Winding
D. U-shaped

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
The Earth's atmosphere is composed of several layers, including the troposphere, stratosphere, and mesosphere. Which of the following is a characteristic of the stratosphere?
A. High temperature
B. Low pressure
C. High oxygen concentration
Correct D. High ozone concentration

Correct Answer: D

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Question 19
The diagram below shows a simple circuit. What is the function of the resistor in the circuit?
A. To increase the voltage
Correct B. To decrease the current
C. To reduce the resistance
D. To increase the power

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20
The diagram below shows a simple graph. What is the slope of the line?
A. 2
Correct B. -2
C. 1
D. -1

Correct Answer: B

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Question 21
The process of soil formation through the weathering of rocks is an example of what type of geological process?
A. Mechanical weathering
Correct B. Chemical weathering
C. Physical weathering
D. Biological weathering

Correct Answer: B

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Question 22
The diagram below shows the process of plate tectonics. What is the name of the process labeled A?
Correct A. Subduction
B. Divergence
C. Convergence
D. Transform

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
The diagram below shows the process of soil erosion. What is the name of the process labeled B?
A. Water erosion
Correct B. Wind erosion
C. Glacial erosion
D. Coastal erosion

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24
The diagram below shows the process of plate tectonics. What is the name of the process labeled C?
A. Subduction
B. Divergence
Correct C. Volcanism
D. Transform

Correct Answer: C

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Question 25
The diagram below shows the process of soil formation. What is the name of the process labeled D?
A. Weathering
B. Erosion
C. Deposition
Correct D. Humification

Correct Answer: D

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