POST UTME UNILAG 2023 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The savannas of Nigeria are characterized by a distinct vegetation belt, which is influenced by the country's climate. What is the primary factor responsible for the formation of this vegetation belt?
A. Temperature
B. Precipitation
C. Altitude
D. Soil type
Question 2
A map shows the distribution of rainfall in a region. The map has a scale of 1 cm : 100 km. If the distance between two cities on the map is 8 cm, what is the actual distance between them in kilometers?
A. 800 km
B. 1200 km
C. 1600 km
D. 2000 km
Question 3
What is the primary cause of soil erosion in the Nigerian highlands?
A. Overgrazing
B. Deforestation
C. Rainfall intensity
D. Slope steepness
Question 4
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. It is the hottest layer of the atmosphere
B. It is the thickest layer of the atmosphere
C. It contains the majority of the Earth's ozone
D. It is the coldest layer of the atmosphere
Question 5
The concept of 'threshold effect' in population studies refers to the idea that a certain level of environmental degradation must be reached before it has a significant impact on population growth. Which of the following is an example of a threshold effect?
A. Deforestation leading to soil erosion
B. Climate change causing sea-level rise
C. Urbanization leading to increased access to healthcare
D. Overfishing causing depletion of fish stocks
Question 6
The concept of 'carrying capacity' in environmental management refers to the maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can sustainably support. Which of the following is a key factor that determines carrying capacity?
A. Availability of food resources
B. Predation pressure
C. Disease prevalence
D. Habitat quality
Question 7
The Earth's atmosphere is composed of several layers. Which of the following layers is responsible for absorbing most of the sun's ultraviolet radiation?
A. Troposphere
B. Stratosphere
C. Mesosphere
D. Thermosphere
Question 8
A map shows the distribution of rainfall in a region. The map has a scale of 1 cm : 100 km. If the distance between two cities on the map is 8 cm, what is the actual distance between them in kilometers?
A. 800 km
B. 1200 km
C. 1600 km
D. 2000 km
Question 9
A firm's production function is given by Q = 2L^0.5H^0.5, where Q is output, L is labor, and H is capital. If the firm wants to increase output by 20% while keeping labor constant at 100 units, what percentage increase in capital is required?
A. 10%
B. 20%
C. 30%
D. 40%
Question 10
The economy of Nigeria is heavily reliant on the export of crude oil. What is the primary factor responsible for the country's dependence on oil exports?
A. Lack of infrastructure
B. Dependence on foreign investment
C. Limited economic diversification
D. High demand for oil globally
Question 11
A map shows a river flowing through a valley. The river's gradient is 1:100. What is the height difference between two points on the river, 100 meters apart?
A. 1 meter
B. 10 meters
C. 100 meters
D. 1000 meters
Question 12
The Niger Delta is a major economic hub in Nigeria, with significant oil and gas reserves. What is the primary economic activity that drives the region's economy?
A. Agriculture
B. Mining
C. Manufacturing
D. Petroleum extraction
Question 13
A company is considering two different locations for a new factory. Location A has a population of 100,000 people, while Location B has a population of 50,000 people. The company wants to locate the factory in a place where the population is at least 75,000 people. Which location should the company choose?
A. Location A
B. Location B
C. Both locations are suitable
D. Neither location is suitable
Question 14
A map of Nigeria shows the location of several major rivers. Which of the following rivers is NOT a major river in Nigeria?
A. Niger
B. Benue
C. Kaduna
D. Kano
Question 15
A firm's production function is given by Q = 2L^0.5H^0.5, where Q is output, L is labor, and H is capital. If the firm wants to increase output by 20% while keeping labor constant at 100 units, what percentage increase in capital is required?
A. 10%
B. 20%
C. 30%
D. 40%

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