POST UTME WELLSPRING UNIVERSITY 2019 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
A company is considering the construction of a new dam in a region with a high concentration of wildlife. What is the likely impact of the dam on the local ecosystem?
A. Increased biodiversity
B. Decreased biodiversity
C. No impact on biodiversity
D. Increased water pollution
Question 2
The map below shows the location of several mines in a region. Which of the following economic activities is most likely to be associated with the mines?
A. Mining
B. Agriculture
C. Manufacturing
D. Tourism
Question 3
A company is considering the construction of a new factory in a rural area. The factory will require a large amount of water for cooling purposes. What is the likely environmental impact of this factory?
A. Increased water table
B. Decreased water table
C. No impact on water table
D. Increased water pollution
Question 4
The climate of a region is determined by its proximity to the equator and the prevailing wind patterns. Which of the following regions has a tropical savanna climate?
A. The Sahara Desert
B. The Amazon Rainforest
C. The Congo Basin
D. The Serengeti Plains
Question 5
The Earth's rotation causes the following phenomenon EXCEPT
A. Day and night
B. Seasonal changes
C. Tides
D. The color of the sky
Question 6
A geologist is studying the formation of a mountain range. What is the likely process responsible for the formation of the mountain range?
A. Plate tectonics
B. Volcanic activity
C. Weathering and erosion
D. Glacial activity
Question 7
The diagram below shows the distribution of vegetation belts in the African continent. Which of the following vegetation belts is NOT found in the region marked 'A'?
A. Mediterranean
B. Tropical Rainforest
C. Savanna
D. Desert
Question 8
The process of weathering that involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller fragments due to the expansion and contraction of water molecules within the rock's pores is known as:
A. Mechanical weathering
B. Chemical weathering
C. Physical weathering
D. Biological weathering
Question 9
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river delta. Which of the following processes is responsible for the formation of the delta?
A. Deposition
B. Erosion
C. Transportation
D. Accommodation
Question 10
The diagram below represents a cross-section of a river. Which of the following statements is true about the river's morphology?
A. The river is a meandering river.
B. The river is a braided river.
C. The river is a straight river.
D. The river is a deltaic river.
Question 11
The diagram below represents the movement of tectonic plates. Which of the following statements is true about the process?
A. The plates are moving apart.
B. The plates are colliding.
C. The plates are sliding past each other.
D. The plates are stationary.
Question 12
In a landscape of alternating sandstone and shale, which of the following landforms is most likely to be formed through the process of differential erosion?
A. A V-shaped valley
B. A U-shaped valley
C. A flat plain
D. A mesa
Question 13
The diagram below shows a map of Nigeria. Which of the following states is NOT a part of the Niger Delta region?
A. Lagos State
B. Delta State
C. Rivers State
D. Kogi State
Question 14
The table below shows the population growth of a city over a period of 10 years. What is the average annual growth rate?
A. 2%
B. 3%
C. 4%
D. 5%
Question 15
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT a result of the river's erosional activity?
A. A meandering river
B. A waterfall
C. A valley
D. Oxygen in the air

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