POST UTME VERITAS UNIVERSITY 2024 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The process of soil formation through the weathering of rocks is known as _______.
A. Erosion
B. Weathering
C. Soilification
D. Pedogenesis
Question 2
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a mountain range. Which of the following is a characteristic of this type of landscape?
A. It is formed by the movement of tectonic plates.
B. It is characterized by a series of peaks and valleys.
C. It is a type of landscape that forms in a marine environment.
D. It is a type of landscape that forms in a freshwater environment.
Question 3
A farmer in a region with a high rainfall index wants to plant a crop that requires a specific amount of water. Which of the following crops is most likely to be suitable?
A. Maize
B. Sorghum
C. Rice
D. Wheat
Question 4
A city with a population of 500,000 has a growth rate of 3% per annum. Assuming a constant growth rate, what will be the population of the city after 5 years?
A. 550,000
B. 600,000
C. 650,000
D. 700,000
Question 5
A company wants to establish a new factory in a region with a high demand for its products. Which of the following locations is most likely to be suitable?
A. Near a major port
B. Near a major highway
C. Near a major airport
D. Near a major railway station
Question 6
The diagram below shows a typical example of a renewable energy source. What is the term for the process by which energy is harnessed from the sun?
A. Photovoltaics
B. Solar thermal energy
C. Wind energy
D. Hydro energy
Question 7
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between the temperature of a substance and the time it is heated. What is the name of the process represented by this graph?
A. Conduction
B. Convection
C. Radiation
D. Diffusion
Question 8
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river. What is the name of the feature labeled 'A'?
A. Meander
B. Oxbow lake
C. Delta
D. Floodplain
Question 9
The Sahara Desert is the largest hot desert in the world. What is the primary reason for its hot temperature?
A. High altitude
B. Low humidity
C. High pressure
D. Low latitude
Question 10
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between the concentration of a solution and the volume of the solution. What is the name of the process represented by this graph?
A. Dilution
B. Concentration
C. Titration
D. Distillation
Question 11
The Jos Plateau is a region of Nigeria known for its rich mineral resources. What is the primary mineral resource found in this region?
A. Coal
B. Iron ore
C. Copper
D. Gold
Question 12
The process of weathering that involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller fragments due to the expansion and contraction of water within the rock's pores is known as:
A. Mechanical weathering
B. Chemical weathering
C. Biological weathering
D. Hydrolysis
Question 13
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river delta. Which of the following is a characteristic of this type of delta?
A. It is formed by the deposition of sediment at the mouth of a river.
B. It is characterized by a network of distributaries.
C. It is a type of delta that forms in a marine environment.
D. It is a type of delta that forms in a freshwater environment.
Question 14
The management of environmental resources involves the conservation of natural resources, including water, air, and land. Which of the following is a method of water conservation?
A. Rainwater harvesting
B. Greywater reuse
C. Water recycling
D. All of the above
Question 15
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river. What is the name of the feature labeled 'A'?
A. Riverbank
B. Riverbed
C. Waterfall
D. Delta

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