POST UTME WELLSPRING UNIVERSITY 2022 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The diagram below represents the Earth's magnetic field. Which direction is the magnetic field pointing in the Northern Hemisphere?
A. North
B. South
C. East
D. West
Question 2
The diagram below represents a simple harmonic motion. What is the amplitude of this system?
A. ( A = rac{V}{omega} )
B. ( A = V - omega )
C. ( A = V + omega )
D. ( A = rac{omega}{V} )
Question 3
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
B. Gall-Peters Projection
C. Robinson Projection
D. Azimuthal Equidistant Projection
Question 4
The diagram below represents a simple circuit. What is the current flowing through the circuit?
A. ( I = rac{V}{R} )
B. ( I = V - R )
C. ( I = V + R )
D. ( I = rac{R}{V} )
Question 5
The diagram below represents a simple harmonic motion. What is the equation of motion for this system?
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) )
Question 6
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
B. 1 m
C. 2 m
D. 5 m
Question 7
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
D. Biological Weathering
Question 8
The Earth's surface is composed of several climate and vegetation belts. Which of the following is a characteristic of the temperate grassland belt?
A. High temperatures and high humidity
B. Diverse range of plant and animal species
C. Seasonal changes in temperature and precipitation
D. Low levels of rainfall throughout the year
Question 9
The diagram below shows a cross-section of the Earth's interior. Identify the layer that is responsible for generating the Earth's magnetic field.
A. Crust
B. Mantle
C. Outer Core
D. Inner Core
Question 10
A river has a discharge of 100 m³/s. If the river flows for 8 hours a day, what is the total daily discharge?
A. 12.5 m³/s
B. 15 m³/s
C. 17.5 m³/s
D. 20 m³/s
Question 11
The population of a city is growing at a rate of 5% per annum. If the current population is 500,000, what will be the population after 3 years?
A. 625,000
B. 600,000
C. 550,000
D. 525,000
Question 12
A rock sample has a density of 3.5 g/cm³. If the volume of the sample is 15 cm³, what is the mass of the sample?
A. 52.5 g
B. 57.5 g
C. 62.5 g
D. 67.5 g
Question 13
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?
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
Question 14
The diagram below shows the water cycle. Which process is represented by the arrow pointing from the ocean to the atmosphere?
A. Evaporation
B. Condensation
C. Precipitation
D. Runoff
Question 15
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
C. 10000 m^2
D. 20000 m^2

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