POST UTME VERITAS UNIVERSITY 2019 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
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
Correct C. 6.1 meters
D. 7.5 meters

Correct Answer: C

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Question 2
A population of 1000 individuals is growing at a rate of 10% per annum. If the population is currently 1200 individuals, what was the population 5 years ago?
Correct A. 900
B. 1000
C. 1100
D. 1200

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
A map shows the distribution of a particular species of plant across a region. The map is divided into 10 equal squares, and the plant is found in 6 of these squares. If the plant is found in 3 of the squares in the northern part of the region, and 2 of the squares in the southern part of the region, what is the probability that a randomly selected square will contain the plant?
A. 0.3
B. 0.4
Correct C. 0.5
D. 0.6

Correct Answer: C

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Question 4
A diagram shows a simple harmonic motion of a mass-spring system. The mass is 2 kg, and the spring constant is 100 N/m. If the amplitude of the motion is 0.5 m, and the angular frequency is 10 rad/s, what is the maximum acceleration of the mass?
A. 10 m/s^2
B. 20 m/s^2
Correct C. 30 m/s^2
D. 40 m/s^2

Correct Answer: C

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Question 5
A diagram shows a simple circuit with a battery, a resistor, and a capacitor. The battery has a voltage of 12 V, the resistor has a resistance of 10 ohms, and the capacitor has a capacitance of 100 microfarads. If the circuit is connected for 5 seconds, what is the charge stored in the capacitor?
A. 0.05 C
Correct B. 0.1 C
C. 0.15 C
D. 0.2 C

Correct Answer: B

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Question 6
In the context of Economic Geography, what is the primary factor that determines the location of a manufacturing industry?
Correct A. Proximity to raw materials
B. Availability of labor
C. Transportation costs
D. Government policies

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
Which of the following climate belts is characterized by high temperatures and low humidity throughout the year?
A. Tropical rainforest
Correct B. Desert
C. Temperate grassland
D. Temperate deciduous forest

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8
What is the process by which soil is formed from the weathering of rocks?
A. Erosion
B. Deposition
Correct C. Weathering
D. Soil formation

Correct Answer: C

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Question 9
What is the name of the rock cycle process that involves the transformation of sedimentary rocks into metamorphic rocks?
Correct A. Metamorphism
B. Weathering
C. Erosion
D. Deposition

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
What is the name of the region in Nigeria that is characterized by a tropical rainforest climate?
A. The Niger Delta
Correct B. The Cross River Valley
C. The Benue Valley
D. The Jos Plateau

Correct Answer: B

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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
Correct C. Physical weathering
D. Biological weathering

Correct Answer: C

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Question 12
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the river valley?
A. U-shaped
B. V-shaped
Correct C. Flat
D. Sinuous

Correct Answer: C

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Question 13
The population of a city is increasing at a rate of 5% per annum. If the current population is 100,000, what will be the population after 2 years?
A. 110,000
B. 115,000
C. 120,000
Correct D. 125,000

Correct Answer: D

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Question 14
The diagram below shows a map of the world's climate zones. Which of the following climate zones is NOT found in the tropics?
A. Tropical rainforest
B. Tropical savanna
C. Desert
Correct D. Temperate

Correct Answer: D

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Question 15
The solar system is made up of _______ planets.
A. 8
Correct B. 9
C. 10
D. 11

Correct Answer: B

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Question 16
In a population of 100,000 people, the birth rate is 20 per 1,000 people per year, and the death rate is 15 per 1,000 people per year. What is the rate of natural increase per 1,000 people per year?
Correct A. 5
B. 10
C. 15
D. 20

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
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
Correct B. Inorganic fertilizer
C. Both types of fertilizers
D. Neither type of fertilizer

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18
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
Correct C. 20
D. 50

Correct Answer: C

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Question 19
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
Correct B. Synthetic textile
C. Both types of textiles
D. Neither type of textile

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20
A city with a population of 200,000 people is located in a region with a high level of rainfall. The city has a total area of 50 square kilometers. What is the population density of the city in people per square kilometer?
A. 4
B. 8
Correct C. 16
D. 32

Correct Answer: C

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Question 21
The process of weathering that involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller fragments through mechanical forces such as temperature fluctuations and freeze-thaw cycles is known as
Correct A. Mechanical weathering
B. Chemical weathering
C. Physical weathering
D. Biological weathering

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
The diagram below shows the relationship between the amount of rainfall and the rate of erosion in a given area. What is the name of the process represented by the curved line?
A. Inverse relationship
Correct B. Direct relationship
C. Proportional relationship
D. Inverse square relationship

Correct Answer: B

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Question 23
The diagram below shows the structure of a typical river delta. What is the name of the feature labeled 'A'?
Correct A. Mouth of the river
B. Deltaic plain
C. River distributaries
D. Tidal flats

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24
The diagram below shows the relationship between the amount of rainfall and the rate of erosion in a given area. What is the name of the process represented by the curved line?
A. Inverse relationship
Correct B. Direct relationship
C. Proportional relationship
D. Inverse square relationship

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25
The diagram below shows the structure of a typical river delta. What is the name of the feature labeled 'B'?
A. Mouth of the river
Correct B. Deltaic plain
C. River distributaries
D. Tidal flats

Correct Answer: B

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