POST UTME UNILORIN 2024 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The concept of 'resource curse' in economic geography refers to the phenomenon where an abundance of natural resources in a country leads to
A. economic growth and development
B. political instability and conflict
C. environmental degradation and pollution
D. inequality and poverty
Question 2
A company has a profit of 100,000 and an annual growth rate of 10%. If the company's current profit is 100,000, what will be the profit after 5 years?
A. 1,610,000
B. 1,620,000
C. 1,630,000
D. 1,640,000
Question 3
The Earth's atmosphere is composed of several layers. Which of the following is the layer that contains the majority of the Earth's atmospheric pressure?
A. Troposphere
B. Stratosphere
C. Mesosphere
D. Thermosphere
Question 4
A rock sample is collected from the Jos Plateau in Nigeria. The rock is composed of interlocking crystals of quartz and feldspar. What type of rock is this sample most likely to be?
A. Igneous rock
B. Sedimentary rock
C. Metamorphic rock
D. Granite
Question 5
The Jos Plateau is a region of Nigeria characterized by a unique combination of rocks and landforms. What is the primary reason for the formation of the Jos Plateau?
A. The Jos Plateau is a region of volcanic activity, resulting in the formation of igneous rocks.
B. The Jos Plateau is a region of tectonic activity, resulting in the uplift of the surrounding terrain.
C. The Jos Plateau is a region of erosion, resulting in the formation of a plateau.
D. The Jos Plateau is a region of sedimentation, resulting in the formation of a deltaic plain.
Question 6
The economic concept of _______ refers to the idea that a country's standard of living is directly related to its level of economic development.
A. Comparative Advantage
B. Absolute Advantage
C. Economic Growth
D. Economic Development
Question 7
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between the amount of fertilizer applied to a crop and the yield of the crop. What is the name of the relationship shown in the graph?
A. Direct variation
B. Inverse variation
C. Direct proportion
D. Inverse proportion
Question 8
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 bay
C. A lake
D. A mountain
Question 9
The concept of 'population density' in geography refers to the number of people per unit area of land, typically measured in
A. square kilometers
B. square meters
C. square feet
D. square miles
Question 10
The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is characterized by a unique combination of physical and economic factors. What is the primary reason for the high level of sedimentation in the Niger Delta?
A. The Niger Delta is located in a region of high precipitation and runoff.
B. The Niger Delta is a deltaic plain formed by the deposition of sediment from the Niger River.
C. The Niger Delta is a region of high tectonic activity, resulting in the uplift of the surrounding terrain.
D. The Niger Delta is a region of high evaporation, resulting in the concentration of salts and minerals.
Question 11
The Earth's atmosphere is composed of several layers, including the troposphere, stratosphere, and mesosphere. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the stratosphere?
A. It is the layer where most of the Earth's weather occurs
B. It is the layer where the ozone layer is located
C. It is the layer where the temperature increases with altitude
D. It is the layer where the atmospheric pressure is highest
Question 12
The Earth's rotation is responsible for the formation of the Coriolis effect. What is the primary reason for the Coriolis effect?
A. The Earth's rotation causes the air to move from high to low pressure.
B. The Earth's rotation causes the air to move from low to high pressure.
C. The Earth's rotation causes the air to move in a circular motion.
D. The Earth's rotation causes the air to move in a straight line.
Question 13
Determine the type of rock that would form if a mixture of 60% quartz, 20% feldspar, and 20% mica were subjected to high pressure and temperature.
A. Granite
B. Basalt
C. Gneiss
D. Schist
Question 14
The Earth's resources are finite and can be depleted if not managed properly. Which of the following is a strategy for managing resources?
A. Conserve resources
B. Use renewable resources
C. Use non-renewable resources
D. All of the above
Question 15
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. Geology
B. Climate
C. Topography
D. Vegetation

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