POST UTME SUMMIT UNIVERSITY 2025 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The concept of 'sustainable development' was first introduced in the 1987 report of the World Commission on Environment and Development. Which of the following best describes the core idea of sustainable development?
A. Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
B. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions to mitigate climate change
C. Increasing economic growth through exploitation of natural resources
D. Implementing policies to protect endangered species
Question 2
A map of Nigeria shows a region with a high concentration of sand dunes. What type of landform is this?
A. Delta
B. Sand dunes
C. Volcano
D. Canyon
Question 3
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a mountain range. Which of the following landforms is NOT a result of the mountain-building process?
A. A mountain
B. A valley
C. A plateau
D. A lake
Question 4
A map of Nigeria shows a region with a high concentration of oil reserves. What type of rock is this?
A. Igneous
B. Sedimentary
C. Metamorphic
D. Volcanic
Question 5
A farmer is considering the use of contour farming to reduce soil erosion on his land. Which of the following is a benefit of contour farming?
A. Increased crop yields
B. Reduced soil erosion
C. Improved water quality
D. Increased land value
Question 6
A graph shows the relationship between population growth and environmental degradation in Nigeria. What is the primary conclusion?
A. Population growth leads to environmental degradation
B. Environmental degradation leads to population growth
C. There is no relationship between population growth and environmental degradation
D. Population growth and environmental degradation are unrelated
Question 7
A city's population growth rate is given by the equation ( rac{dP}{dt} = rP(1 - rac{P}{K}) ), where ( r ) is the intrinsic growth rate and ( K ) is the carrying capacity. If the initial population is 100,000 and the carrying capacity is 1,000,000, find the population after 10 years, given that the intrinsic growth rate is 0.02.
A. 900,000
B. 1,000,000
C. 1,100,000
D. 1,200,000
Question 8
A hydrologist is studying the flow of a river. What is the likely effect of the river's discharge on the surrounding landscape?
A. The river will erode the surrounding landscape, creating a canyon.
B. The river will deposit sediment, creating a delta.
C. The river will meander, creating an oxbow lake.
D. The river will flood the surrounding area, creating a wetland.
Question 9
A city's population growth rate is given by the equation ( rac{dP}{dt} = rP(1 - rac{P}{K}) ), where ( r ) is the intrinsic growth rate and ( K ) is the carrying capacity. If the initial population is 100,000 and the carrying capacity is 1,000,000, find the population after 10 years, given that the intrinsic growth rate is 0.02.
A. 900,000
B. 1,000,000
C. 1,100,000
D. 1,200,000
Question 10
The formation of a delta occurs when a river deposits sediment in a
A. coastal area
B. estuary
C. floodplain
D. alluvial fan
Question 11
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river delta. Which of the following landforms is NOT a result of the river's depositional activity?
A. A delta
B. A meander
C. A lake
D. A waterfall
Question 12
A farmer is considering planting a crop of maize in a region with a mean annual rainfall of 800 mm. What is the likely effect of this rainfall on the crop's yield?
A. The crop will yield an average of 5 tons per hectare.
B. The crop will yield an average of 3 tons per hectare.
C. The crop will yield an average of 2 tons per hectare.
D. The crop will not yield at all due to drought.
Question 13
The Amazon rainforest is a tropical rainforest located in South America. Which of the following best describes the primary function of the rainforest ecosystem?
A. To regulate the Earth's climate
B. To provide habitat for a diverse range of plant and animal species
C. To produce a significant portion of the world's oxygen
D. To store a large amount of freshwater
Question 14
A climate change model predicts a 2°C increase in global temperatures by 2050. Which of the following is a likely consequence of this change?
A. More frequent and severe heatwaves
B. Increased precipitation in tropical regions
C. Reduced crop yields in temperate regions
D. Increased sea levels
Question 15
A geologist is studying the formation of a mountain range. What is the likely process responsible for the formation of the mountains?
A. Weathering and erosion.
B. Plate tectonics.
C. Volcanic activity.
D. Glaciation.

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