POST UTME UNILORIN 2018 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The population of a city is growing at a rate of 5% per annum. If the current population is 100,000, what will be the population after 5 years?
A. 120000
B. 125000
C. 130000
D. 135000
Question 2
The diagram below shows a map of a city's transportation network. Identify the type of settlement pattern that is most likely to be found in the area marked 'B'.
A. Concentric Zone Model
B. Sector Model
C. Multiple Nuclei Model
D. Radial Model
Question 3
A population of 1000 people is growing at a rate of 5% per year. What is the population after 10 years, assuming a constant growth rate?
A. 1638
B. 1738
C. 1838
D. 1938
Question 4
A farmer in a rural area of Nigeria is considering the adoption of a new irrigation system. The system requires an initial investment of ₦500,000 and will save the farmer ₦200,000 per year in water costs. However, the system will also require an additional ₦100,000 per year in maintenance costs. What is the net present value of the system over a period of 5 years, assuming a discount rate of 10%?
A. ₦1,200,000
B. ₦1,500,000
C. ₦2,000,000
D. ₦2,500,000
Question 5
The Niger Delta is a major economic region in Nigeria, with significant oil and gas reserves. What is the primary reason for the high level of sedimentation in the Niger Delta?
A. The high level of rainfall in the region
B. The high level of erosion in the region
C. The high level of sedimentation from the Niger River
D. The high level of tectonic activity in the region
Question 6
A population of 1000 individuals is growing at a rate of 10% per annum. If the initial population is 1000, what will be the population after 5 years?
A. 12000
B. 15000
C. 18000
D. 20000
Question 7
A company is considering investing in a new industry in a region with a high level of rainfall. Which of the following industries is most likely to be successful in this region?
A. Agriculture
B. Manufacturing
C. Tourism
D. Mining
Question 8
A population of 100,000 people is growing at a rate of 5% per annum. Calculate the population after 10 years, given that the initial population was 50,000.
A. 125,000
B. 150,000
C. 175,000
D. 200,000
Question 9
A rock is subjected to high pressure and temperature over millions of years. Which of the following is a likely result of this process?
A. The rock will be transformed into a metamorphic rock
B. The rock will be eroded into a sedimentary rock
C. The rock will be melted into a magma
D. The rock will remain unchanged
Question 10
The Earth's rotation causes the Coriolis effect, which in turn influences the formation of high and low-pressure systems. What is the primary reason for the formation of a high-pressure system near the equator?
A. The sinking of cold air
B. The sinking of warm air
C. The rising of cold air
D. The rising of warm air
Question 11
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a mountain range. Identify the type of soil formation process that occurred in the area marked 'C'.
A. Weathering
B. Erosion
C. Deposition
D. Dissolution
Question 12
A map projection is a way of representing the Earth's surface on a flat surface. What is the primary advantage of the Mercator projection?
A. It preserves angles and shapes
B. It preserves distances and shapes
C. It preserves angles and sizes
D. It preserves distances and sizes
Question 13
A river's discharge is measured at two different points, A and B, over a period of 24 hours. At point A, the discharge is 100 m3/s, and at point B, the discharge is 120 m3/s. What is the average velocity of the river between points A and B?
A. 80 m/s
B. 100 m/s
C. 120 m/s
D. 140 m/s
Question 14
The process of soil formation involves the interaction of several factors, including climate, topography, and vegetation. Which of the following is NOT a factor in soil formation?
A. Water
B. Climate
C. Vegetation
D. Gravity
Question 15
The process of weathering that involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller fragments due to the expansion and contraction of water within the rock's pores is known as
A. Mechanical weathering
B. Chemical weathering
C. Physical weathering
D. Biological weathering

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