POST UTME VERITAS UNIVERSITY 2019 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
A city with a population of 500,000 people is located in a region with a high level of rainfall. The city has a total area of 100 square kilometers. What is the population density of the city in people per square kilometer?
A. 5
B. 10
C. 20
D. 50
Question 2
The process of plate tectonics involves the movement of the Earth's lithosphere. Which of the following types of plate boundaries is characterized by the creation of new oceanic crust?
A. Divergent boundary
B. Convergent boundary
C. Transform boundary
D. Hotspot
Question 3
The process of soil formation involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller particles. Which of the following factors would most likely increase the rate of soil formation?
A. Temperature
B. Humidity
C. Vegetation cover
D. Topography
Question 4
The solar system is made up of _______ planets.
A. 8
B. 9
C. 10
D. 11
Question 5
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river. Which of the following is a characteristic of the river's meandering behavior?
A. Increased water velocity
B. Decreased water velocity
C. Increased sediment load
D. Decreased sediment load
Question 6
A company that produces textiles has a factory located in a region with a high concentration of cotton production. The factory produces two types of textiles: cotton and synthetic. The cotton textile is produced using a process that involves the use of natural fibers, while the synthetic textile is produced using a chemical process. Which type of textile is more likely to contribute to environmental pollution?
A. Cotton textile
B. Synthetic textile
C. Both types of textiles
D. Neither type of textile
Question 7
The concept of carrying capacity in population studies refers to the maximum number of individuals of a species that an 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. Predation pressure
C. Disease prevalence
D. Climate variability
Question 8
What is the name of the region in Nigeria that is characterized by a tropical rainforest climate?
A. The Niger Delta
B. The Cross River Valley
C. The Benue Valley
D. The Jos Plateau
Question 9
The diagram below shows the relationship between population growth and resource availability. Which of the following is a consequence of the population-resource equilibrium?
A. Increased resource scarcity
B. Decreased population growth rate
C. Increased population growth rate
D. No change in population growth rate
Question 10
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 factors would most likely influence the carrying capacity of a given ecosystem?
A. Climate change
B. Availability of resources
C. Predator-prey dynamics
D. Human population growth
Question 11
The process of weathering that involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller fragments through the action of ice is known as _______.
A. Mechanical weathering
B. Chemical weathering
C. Physical weathering
D. Biological weathering
Question 12
A city with a population of 500,000 is experiencing rapid growth at a rate of 5% per annum. If the city's carrying capacity is 1,000,000, what is the maximum population that the city can support in 10 years?
A. 750,000
B. 850,000
C. 950,000
D. 1,050,000
Question 13
A company that produces fertilizers has a factory located in a region with a high concentration of arable land. The factory produces two types of fertilizers: organic and inorganic. The organic fertilizer is produced using a process that involves the use of microorganisms, while the inorganic fertilizer is produced using a chemical process. Which type of fertilizer is more likely to contribute to soil pollution?
A. Organic fertilizer
B. Inorganic fertilizer
C. Both types of fertilizers
D. Neither type of fertilizer
Question 14
A map of Nigeria shows the presence of a large mountain range. What is the primary reason for the formation of this mountain range?
A. Tectonic Plate Movement
B. Volcanic Activity
C. Weathering and Erosion
D. Glacial Erosion
Question 15
A recent study on the impact of climate change on global sea levels reveals that the rate of sea-level rise is accelerating at a rate of 3.2 mm/yr^2. If the current sea level is 3.5 meters above the pre-industrial level, and the rate of sea-level rise is accelerating at the rate mentioned above, what will be the sea level in 50 years?
A. 4.5 meters
B. 5.2 meters
C. 6.1 meters
D. 7.5 meters

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