POST UTME UI 2024 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The concept of 'threshold effect' in population studies refers to the idea that a small increase in a particular factor can lead to a sudden and significant change in the population's behavior or outcome. Which of the following best describes the threshold effect?
A. A sudden and significant increase in population growth rate
B. A gradual decrease in population growth rate
C. A sudden and significant change in population behavior or outcome due to a small increase in a particular factor
D. A gradual increase in population density
Question 2
A graph shows the relationship between the amount of rainfall and the growth of a particular type of plant. If the rainfall is 100 mm, the plant grows to a height of 50 cm. If the rainfall is 200 mm, the plant grows to a height of 100 cm. Calculate the rate of growth of the plant per mm of rainfall.
A. 0.5 cm/mm
B. 1 cm/mm
C. 2 cm/mm
D. 5 cm/mm
Question 3
A company is considering the environmental impact of its operations. Which of the following is a key principle of environmental management?
A. The precautionary principle
B. The polluter pays principle
C. The principle of sustainable development
D. The principle of environmental justice
Question 4
The diagram below shows the structure of the Earth's atmosphere. Which of the following layers is responsible for absorbing most of the sun's ultraviolet radiation?
A. Troposphere
B. Stratosphere
C. Mesosphere
D. Ozone layer
Question 5
A researcher is studying the impact of climate change on the distribution of vegetation in a region. Which of the following types of vegetation is most likely to be affected by climate change?
A. Tropical rainforest
B. Temperate deciduous forest
C. Grassland
D. Desert
Question 6
The _______ climate belt is characterized by high temperatures and low humidity throughout the year.
A. tropical
B. desert
C. temperate
D. polar
Question 7
A map scale of 1:50,000 means that 1 cm on the map represents?
A. 1 km on the ground
B. 5 km on the ground
C. 10 km on the ground
D. 50 km on the ground
Question 8
What is the primary factor controlling the distribution of vegetation belts in Nigeria?
A. Temperature
B. Precipitation
C. Altitude
D. Soil type
Question 9
The diagram below shows the structure of a soil profile. Which of the following horizons is characterized by the presence of organic matter and roots?
A. O horizon
B. A horizon
C. B horizon
D. C horizon
Question 10
A company is planning to establish a new factory in a region with a high level of rainfall. Which of the following types of rocks is most suitable for the construction of the factory?
A. Igneous rocks
B. Sedimentary rocks
C. Metamorphic rocks
D. Granite
Question 11
The process of soil formation involves the interaction of several factors, including climate, topography, and vegetation. Which of the following is a key factor that influences soil formation?
A. Climate
B. Topography
C. Vegetation
D. All of the above
Question 12
The concept of 'carrying capacity' in population studies refers to the maximum number of individuals that a given environment can support without degrading its quality. Which of the following is a key factor that determines carrying capacity?
A. Availability of food resources
B. Water quality
C. Climate and temperature
D. Population density
Question 13
The diagram below shows a graph of temperature against time. What is the name of the phenomenon shown by the graph?
A. Seasonal Variation
B. Diurnal Variation
C. Annual Variation
D. Daily Variation
Question 14
The process of weathering involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller fragments. Which of the following is a type of mechanical weathering?
A. Chemical Weathering
B. Physical Weathering
C. Biological Weathering
D. Thermal Weathering
Question 15
A map shows a region with a series of concentric circles. The radius of the innermost circle is 5 km, and the radius of the outermost circle is 20 km. If the population density of the region is 50 people/km2, calculate the total population living within the innermost circle.
A. 250
B. 500
C. 1000
D. 5000

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