POST UTME VERITAS UNIVERSITY 2021 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
What is the name of the soil formation process that involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller particles through the action of wind, water, and ice?
A. Weathering
B. Erosion
C. Deposition
D. Pedogenesis
Question 2
A population's growth rate is influenced by the following factors: birth rate, death rate, immigration, and emigration. Which of the following is NOT a primary factor influencing a population's growth rate?
A. Birth rate
B. Death rate
C. Immigration
D. Climate change
Question 3
The process by which soil is formed from the weathering of rocks is known as:
A. Soil erosion
B. Soil formation
C. Soil transportation
D. Soil deposition
Question 4
The process of soil formation in a tropical region is primarily influenced by which of the following factors?
A. Temperature
B. Precipitation
C. Topography
D. Vegetation
Question 5
The diagram below shows the distribution of vegetation in a tropical region. Which of the following climate belts is characterized by a high level of rainfall and a narrow temperature range?
A. Equatorial
B. Tropical Savanna
C. Desert
D. Temperate
Question 6
The diagram below shows the relationship between the amount of fertilizer applied to a crop and the yield. What is the primary conclusion that can be drawn from this diagram?
A. The yield increases with increasing amounts of fertilizer applied
B. The yield decreases with increasing amounts of fertilizer applied
C. The relationship between fertilizer application and yield is non-linear
D. The diagram does not provide sufficient information to draw a conclusion
Question 7
A river's discharge is affected by the following factors: precipitation, evaporation, infiltration, and transpiration. Which of the following is NOT a primary factor influencing a river's discharge?
A. Precipitation
B. Evaporation
C. Infiltration
D. Tectonic activity
Question 8
What is the primary factor responsible for the formation of the Jos Plateau in Nigeria?
A. Volcanic activity
B. Tectonic uplift
C. Weathering and erosion
D. Glacial activity
Question 9
A river flows through a region with a steep slope, causing it to erode the surrounding landscape. Which of the following landforms is most likely to be formed as a result of this process?
A. Valley
B. Canyon
C. Plateau
D. Delta
Question 10
What is the term used to describe the process of creating a map that accurately represents the features and relationships of a particular area?
A. Cartography
B. Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
C. Remote Sensing
D. Surveying
Question 11
The Kaya identity is used to model the relationship between population growth and resource consumption. If the population growth rate is 2.5% and the resource consumption rate is 1.8, what is the carrying capacity of the resource?
A. ( K = rac{P}{1 + r} )
B. ( K = rac{P}{1 - r} )
C. ( K = rac{P}{r} )
D. ( K = rac{P}{1 + r} )
Question 12
A map projection that preserves angles and shapes is known as a:
A. Conformal map projection
B. Equidistant map projection
C. Azimuthal map projection
D. Gnomonic map projection
Question 13
The diagram below shows the process of plate tectonics. Which of the following is the result of the movement of the plates?
A. Mountain Building
B. Volcanic Eruption
C. Earthquake
D. Weathering
Question 14
The concept of 'Urban Sprawl' is closely related to which of the following population and settlement studies theories?
A. Theoretical Ecology
B. Urban Ecology
C. Human Ecology
D. Biogeography
Question 15
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between the amount of rainfall and the amount of soil erosion. Identify the type of relationship.
A. Direct
B. Inverse
C. Non-linear
D. No relationship

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