POST UTME WELLSPRING UNIVERSITY 2018 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
A diagram of a river system is shown below. What is the likely type of river that exists in the delta region?
A. Distributary
B. Meandering
C. Straight
D. Deltaic
Question 2
The process of plate tectonics is primarily responsible for the formation of
A. Mountain ranges
B. Volcanoes
C. Continental drift
D. All of the above
Question 3
What is the primary characteristic of the Tropical Rainforest climate?
A. High temperatures and low precipitation
B. High temperatures and high precipitation
C. Low temperatures and high precipitation
D. Low temperatures and low precipitation
Question 4
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. Freeze-thaw weathering
D. Abrasion
Question 5
The Jos Plateau is a region of Nigeria known for its unique vegetation. Which of the following vegetation types is commonly found in this region?
A. Tropical rainforest
B. Savanna
C. Mangrove forest
D. Mountain forest
Question 6
The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is characterized by a complex network of rivers and creeks. Which of the following is a major factor contributing to the formation of this network?
A. Tectonic activity
B. Erosion by rivers
C. Deposition of sediment
D. Volcanic activity
Question 7
The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is characterized by a complex network of rivers and creeks. Which of the following is a major consequence of this network?
A. High levels of sedimentation and erosion
B. Increased risk of flooding and landslides
C. Improved navigation and transportation
D. Enhanced agricultural productivity
Question 8
What is the name of the rock cycle process that involves the transformation of igneous rocks into sedimentary rocks?
A. Metamorphism
B. Weathering
C. Erosion
D. Deposition
Question 9
A map projection is a way of representing the Earth's surface on a flat surface. Which of the following map projections is known for preserving angles and shapes?
A. Gall-Peters Projection
B. Mercator Projection
C. Robinson Projection
D. Azimuthal Equidistant Projection
Question 10
What is the term for the process by which soil is formed from the weathering of rocks?
A. Pedogenesis
B. Erosion
C. Deposition
D. Weathering
Question 11
What is the primary characteristic of the Savanna climate?
A. High temperatures and high precipitation
B. High temperatures and low precipitation
C. Low temperatures and high precipitation
D. Low temperatures and low precipitation
Question 12
The 'Water Cycle' is also known as the
A. Hydrologic Cycle
B. Carbon Cycle
C. Nitrogen Cycle
D. Oxygen Cycle
Question 13
What is the name of the process by which the Earth's surface is shaped by the movement of tectonic plates?
A. Plate tectonics
B. Weathering
C. Erosion
D. Deposition
Question 14
The Niger River is a major source of hydroelectric power in Nigeria. What is the approximate capacity of the Kainji Dam?
A. 500 MW
B. 1000 MW
C. 2000 MW
D. 3000 MW
Question 15
The Jos Plateau in Nigeria is a region of significant geological interest. What is the primary reason for the formation of this plateau?
A. Volcanic activity
B. Tectonic uplift
C. Weathering and erosion
D. Glacial activity

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