POST UTME WELLSPRING UNIVERSITY 2020 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
A farmer wants to plant a crop of maize in a field with a slope of 10%. What is the likely effect on the crop's growth?
A. Increased growth due to improved drainage
B. Decreased growth due to waterlogging
C. No effect on growth due to balanced slope
D. Increased growth due to improved sunlight
Question 2
The process of soil formation through the weathering of rocks is an example of a _______ process.
A. mechanical
B. chemical
C. biological
D. physical
Question 3
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a mountain range. What is the primary reason for the formation of this mountain range?
A. Volcanic activity
B. Tectonic uplift
C. Weathering and erosion
D. Glacial activity
Question 4
The movement of tectonic plates is responsible for the formation of:
A. Mountains
B. Volcanoes
C. Earthquakes
D. All of the above
Question 5
The diagram below shows a map of a river network. Identify the type of landform labeled 'C'.
A. A meander
B. A oxbow lake
C. A delta
D. A waterfall
Question 6
The Earth's atmosphere is composed of _______ gases, including nitrogen, oxygen, and argon.
A. 78%
B. 80%
C. 82%
D. 85%
Question 7
A diagram of the Niger Delta shows the location of oil refineries and pipelines. What are the environmental implications of oil spills in this region?
A. Habitat destruction and loss of biodiversity
B. Water pollution and contamination of fish
C. Soil erosion and decreased agricultural productivity
D. Increased risk of oil fires and explosions
Question 8
The map below shows the drainage pattern of a river. Identify the type of drainage pattern.
A. Dendritic
B. Trellis
C. Rectangular
D. Radial
Question 9
A country with an abundance of natural resources, such as oil and gas, is classified as a:
A. Developed country
B. Developing country
C. Resource-based economy
D. Industrialized country
Question 10
A map of Nigeria shows the distribution of different soil types. Which of the following soil types is most commonly found in the savannas of northern Nigeria?
A. Alfisol
B. Ultisol
C. Mollisol
D. Oxisol
Question 11
The diagram below shows a simple economic model of supply and demand. What is the primary effect of an increase in demand on the equilibrium price?
A. Decrease
B. Increase
C. No change
D. Movement along the supply curve
Question 12
The process of soil formation from rocks is known as:
A. Weathering
B. Erosion
C. Deposition
D. Pedogenesis
Question 13
A rock is subjected to a force of 500 N at an angle of 30° to the horizontal. What is the magnitude of the normal force acting on the rock?
A. 250 N
B. 375 N
C. 500 N
D. 750 N
Question 14
A map shows a region with a climate of Awgbu. What is the likely vegetation type in this region?
A. Tropical rainforest
B. Savanna
C. Mangrove swamp
D. Desert
Question 15
The diagram below shows the solar system's planetary orbits. Which planet is NOT in a stable orbit?
A. Mercury
B. Venus
C. Earth
D. Mars

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