POST UTME VERITAS UNIVERSITY 2020 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The diagram below shows the distribution of economic activities in a region. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the industrial sector?
A. High levels of employment
B. High levels of pollution
C. High levels of innovation
D. Low levels of employment
Question 2
The concept of population growth is used in ecology to describe the increase in population size over time. Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects population growth?
A. Birth rate
B. Death rate
C. Immigration
D. Gravity
Question 3
The Earth's magnetic field is generated by the movement of molten iron in its outer core. What is the primary mechanism responsible for this movement?
A. Thermal convection
B. Electromagnetic induction
C. Gravitational forces
D. Tidal forces
Question 4
The process of soil formation is primarily influenced by which of the following factors?
A. Weathering and erosion
B. Temperature and precipitation
C. Topography and vegetation
D. Parent material and time
Question 5
A farmer is considering two different types of fertilizers for his crops. The first fertilizer costs ₦150 per bag and the second costs ₦200 per bag. If the farmer needs 50 bags of fertilizer, how much will he save by using the first fertilizer?
A. ₦2000
B. ₦2500
C. ₦3000
D. ₦3500
Question 6
The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is characterized by a complex network of rivers and creeks. What is the primary reason for this complex network?
A. Tectonic activity
B. Volcanic activity
C. River erosion and deposition
D. Sea level rise
Question 7
The process of soil erosion is influenced by which of the following factors?
A. Weathering and erosion
B. Temperature and precipitation
C. Topography and vegetation
D. Parent material and time
Question 8
The process of soil formation is influenced by which of the following factors?
A. Weathering and erosion
B. Temperature and precipitation
C. Topography and vegetation
D. Parent material and time
Question 9
A rock sample is composed of 70% quartz, 20% feldspar, and 10% mica. If the sample weighs 100g, what is the weight of quartz in the sample?
A. 50g
B. 60g
C. 70g
D. 80g
Question 10
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a rock layer. What is the name of the rock layer labeled 'A'?
A. Igneous rock
B. Sedimentary rock
C. Metamorphic rock
D. Foliated rock
Question 11
A river has a discharge of 1000 m³/s. If the river flows for 10 hours a day, what is the total volume of water discharged in a day?
A. 5000 m³
B. 10,000 m³
C. 15,000 m³
D. 20,000 m³
Question 12
A river's discharge is affected by several factors, including its slope, width, and depth. Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects a river's discharge?
A. Slope
B. Width
C. Depth
D. Temperature
Question 13
The diagram below shows the process of weathering. Which of the following is NOT a type of weathering?
A. Mechanical weathering
B. Chemical weathering
C. Biological weathering
D. Thermal weathering
Question 14
A soil sample has a pH of 6.5. If the soil is mixed with 10% lime, what will be the new pH?
A. 6.0
B. 6.2
C. 6.5
D. 6.8
Question 15
The Sahara Desert is expanding in Nigeria. What is the primary reason for this expansion?
A. Climate change
B. Deforestation
C. Overgrazing
D. Urbanization

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