POST UTME VERITAS UNIVERSITY 2018 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
A rock sample is analyzed and found to have a density of 2.5 g/cm³. If the sample weighs 50 g, what is its volume?
A. 20 cm³
B. 25 cm³
C. 30 cm³
D. 35 cm³
Question 2
The Earth's axial tilt is responsible for the seasonal variations in temperature and precipitation patterns. What is the approximate angle of the Earth's axial tilt?
A. 22.5°
B. 23.5°
C. 25°
D. 28°
Question 3
The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is characterized by a complex system of distributaries and distributary channels. What is the primary reason for this complexity?
A. Tectonic activity
B. Human activities
C. Geological processes
D. Hydrological processes
Question 4
A map projection is a way of representing the Earth's surface on a flat surface. Which of the following map projections is known for preserving angles and shapes?
A. Mercator Projection
B. Gall-Peters Projection
C. Robinson Projection
D. Azimuthal Equidistant Projection
Question 5
The diagram below shows the structure of a _______.
A. Prokaryotic Cell
B. Eukaryotic Cell
C. Mitochondria
D. Chloroplast
Question 6
The Niger River is the longest river in West Africa, stretching over 4,100 kilometers from its source in Guinea to its delta on the Gulf of Guinea. The river's basin covers an area of approximately 2 million square kilometers, supporting a population of over 150 million people. What is the primary economic activity that takes place in the Niger River basin?
A. Agriculture
B. Fishing
C. Mining
D. Tourism
Question 7
The Jos Plateau in Nigeria is a region of significant geological interest. What is the primary reason for the formation of this plateau?
A. Volcanic activity
B. Tectonic uplift
C. Weathering and erosion
D. Glacial activity
Question 8
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT a result of the river's erosive action?
A. A waterfall
B. A delta
C. A meander
D. A lake
Question 9
The concept of 'Resource Curse' in Economic Geography refers to the phenomenon where an abundance of natural resources in a country leads to:
A. Increased economic growth and development
B. Corruption and poor governance
C. Conflict and instability
D. Environmental degradation
Question 10
A company is planning to establish a new factory in a rural area. What environmental issue should the company consider?
A. Air pollution
B. Water pollution
C. Soil erosion
D. Noise pollution
Question 11
A map shows a river flowing through a valley. What type of landform is the valley?
A. Dolomite
B. Limestone
C. Valley
D. Plateau
Question 12
The population growth rate of Nigeria is influenced by the country's high birth rate and low death rate. However, the population growth rate is also affected by the rate of natural increase, which is the difference between the birth rate and the death rate. If the birth rate is 35 per 1,000 people and the death rate is 20 per 1,000 people, what is the rate of natural increase?
A. 0.015
B. 0.025
C. 0.035
D. 0.045
Question 13
The diagram below shows the structure of a plant cell. Which part is responsible for photosynthesis?
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Question 14
The Nigerian government has implemented various policies to promote sustainable development in the country. One of these policies is the National Environmental Policy, which aims to protect the environment and promote sustainable use of natural resources. What is the primary goal of the National Environmental Policy?
A. To promote economic growth
B. To protect the environment
C. To promote sustainable use of natural resources
D. To reduce poverty
Question 15
The savannah region of Nigeria is characterized by a unique combination of vegetation and wildlife. What is the primary reason for this uniqueness?
A. Climate and rainfall patterns
B. Geological processes
C. Human activities
D. Evolutionary history

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