POST UTME WELLSPRING UNIVERSITY 2022 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
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 structure is known as:
A. Mechanical Weathering
B. Chemical Weathering
C. Physical Weathering
Correct D. Biological Weathering

Correct Answer: D

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Question 2
The diagram below represents a cross-section of a river delta. Which of the following is a characteristic of this type of delta?
Correct A. It is formed by the deposition of sediment at the mouth of a river.
B. It is characterized by a steep slope.
C. It is formed by the erosion of a coastline.
D. It is a type of coastal landform.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
The diagram below represents a simple harmonic motion. What is the equation of motion for this system?
Correct A. ( x(t) = A sin (omega t + phi) )
B. ( x(t) = A cos (omega t + phi) )
C. ( x(t) = A sin (omega t - phi) )
D. ( x(t) = A cos (omega t - phi) )

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
The diagram below represents a simple circuit. What is the current flowing through the circuit?
Correct A. ( I = rac{V}{R} )
B. ( I = V - R )
C. ( I = V + R )
D. ( I = rac{R}{V} )

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
The diagram below represents a simple harmonic motion. What is the amplitude of this system?
Correct A. ( A = rac{V}{omega} )
B. ( A = V - omega )
C. ( A = V + omega )
D. ( A = rac{omega}{V} )

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
In a study on population growth, the population of a city is modeled by the logistic equation ( P(t) = rac{c}{1 + Ae^{-kt}} ), where ( c ) is the carrying capacity, ( A ) is a constant, and ( k ) is the growth rate. If the initial population is 1000, the carrying capacity is 5000, and the growth rate is 0.05, what is the population after 10 years?
A. 2000
B. 3000
C. 4000
Correct D. 5000

Correct Answer: D

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Question 7
A map projection is a way of representing the Earth's surface on a flat surface. Which of the following map projections is best suited for representing the Earth's surface accurately?
A. Mercator Projection
Correct B. Gall-Peters Projection
C. Robinson Projection
D. Azimuthal Equidistant Projection

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8
A river has a discharge of 100 m^3/s and a velocity of 2 m/s. If the river is 10 m wide, what is the depth of the river?
A. 0.5 m
Correct B. 1 m
C. 2 m
D. 5 m

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9
A company is planning to build a new factory in a rural area. The factory will produce 1000 tons of waste per year. If the waste is disposed of in a landfill, what is the total area of the landfill required to store the waste for 10 years?
A. 1000 m^2
B. 5000 m^2
Correct C. 10000 m^2
D. 20000 m^2

Correct Answer: C

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Question 10
A satellite is in a circular orbit around the Earth. If the satellite has a mass of 100 kg and the radius of the orbit is 2000 km, what is the gravitational force acting on the satellite?
A. 10 N
B. 20 N
Correct C. 30 N
D. 40 N

Correct Answer: C

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Question 11
The process of soil formation involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller particles through physical and chemical weathering. Which of the following is an example of a chemical weathering process?
Correct A. Hydrolysis
B. Oxidation
C. Mechanical weathering
D. Erosion

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
In the context of Economic Geography, what is the term for the movement of goods and services from one region to another?
Correct A. Trade
B. Investment
C. Migration
D. Tourism

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. What is the term for the process by which the river erodes the valley over time?
Correct A. Erosion
B. Deposition
C. Weathering
D. Plate tectonics

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
The Earth's rotation causes the Coriolis effect, which in turn affects the movement of air masses. What is the term for the deflection of air masses towards the right in the Northern Hemisphere?
Correct A. Ferrel cell
B. Hadley cell
C. Polar cell
D. Rossby wave

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
The diagram below shows a simple circuit. What is the term for the measure of the opposition to the flow of electric current?
Correct A. Resistance
B. Conductance
C. Capacitance
D. Inductance

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
The process of weathering that involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller fragments through exposure to wind, ice, and water is known as
Correct A. Mechanical weathering
B. Chemical weathering
C. Physical weathering
D. Biological weathering

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
The diagram below shows the movement of tectonic plates. Which type of plate boundary is represented by the arrows?
Correct A. Divergent boundary
B. Convergent boundary
C. Transform boundary
D. Plate boundary

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
The diagram below represents the Earth's climate zones. Which zone is characterized by a tropical climate with high temperatures and high levels of rainfall throughout the year?
Correct A. Tropical rainforest
B. Desert
C. Temperate grassland
D. Polar tundra

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
The diagram below shows the water cycle. Which process is represented by the arrow pointing from the ocean to the atmosphere?
Correct A. Evaporation
B. Condensation
C. Precipitation
D. Runoff

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20
The diagram below represents the Earth's magnetic field. Which direction is the magnetic field pointing in the Northern Hemisphere?
Correct A. North
B. South
C. East
D. West

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
The diagram below shows the movement of the Earth's crust. Which type of plate boundary is represented by the arrows?
A. Divergent boundary
Correct B. Convergent boundary
C. Transform boundary
D. Plate boundary

Correct Answer: B

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Question 22
The diagram below represents the Earth's climate zones. Which zone is characterized by a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters?
A. Tropical rainforest
B. Desert
Correct C. Temperate grassland
D. Polar tundra

Correct Answer: C

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Question 23
The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is characterized by a complex network of distributaries and distributary channels. What is the primary reason for the formation of these distributaries?
Correct A. The Niger River's high discharge rate and sediment load
B. The region's low-lying terrain and high water table
C. The presence of numerous oxbow lakes and meanders
D. The influence of the Atlantic Ocean's tidal currents

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24
The Benue Trough is a major geological feature in Nigeria. What is the primary reason for its formation?
Correct A. The rifting process associated with the break-up of the supercontinent Gondwana
B. The collision between the African and Eurasian tectonic plates
C. The volcanic activity and subsequent erosion of the surrounding rocks
D. The deposition of sediments in a large, ancient lake

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
The Jos Plateau is a region of volcanic origin in Nigeria. What is the primary reason for its volcanic activity?
Correct A. The presence of a mantle plume beneath the region
B. The collision between the African and Eurasian tectonic plates
C. The rifting process associated with the break-up of the supercontinent Gondwana
D. The deposition of sediments in a large, ancient lake

Correct Answer: A

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