POST UTME WELLSPRING UNIVERSITY 2024 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
Determine the type of climate that prevails in the region between 20°S and 20°N latitude, using the Koppen climate classification system.
Correct A. Tropical savanna climate
B. Desert climate
C. Temperate oceanic climate
D. Continental climate

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
A river has a discharge of 100 m³/s at a point where its width is 50 m and its depth is 2 m. If the river's width increases to 100 m and its depth increases to 5 m over a distance of 10 km, calculate the new discharge.
A. 200 m³/s
Correct B. 500 m³/s
C. 1000 m³/s
D. 2000 m³/s

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3
A map scale is given as 1:50,000. If the distance between two points on the map is 5 cm, what is the actual distance between the points in kilometers?
A. 2.5 km
Correct B. 5 km
C. 10 km
D. 20 km

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4
A diagram of a river's cross-section is shown below. If the river's width is 100 m and its depth is 5 m, calculate the area of the river's cross-section.
A. 500 m²
Correct B. 1000 m²
C. 2000 m²
D. 5000 m²

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5
A diagram of a simple harmonic motion is shown below. If the amplitude of the motion is 2 m and the angular frequency is 4 rad/s, calculate the maximum velocity of the motion.
A. 8 m/s
Correct B. 16 m/s
C. 32 m/s
D. 64 m/s

Correct Answer: B

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Question 6
The Hadley, Ferrel, and Ross circulation cells are examples of what type of atmospheric circulation?
A. Hadley cells
B. Ferrel cells
C. Ross cells
Correct D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

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Question 7
What is the primary factor that determines the formation of the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ)?
A. Temperature
B. Humidity
C. Pressure
Correct D. Wind patterns

Correct Answer: D

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Question 8
The Earth's rotation causes the Coriolis effect, which in turn affects the formation of what type of weather patterns?
A. High and low-pressure systems
B. Fronts and low-pressure systems
C. Tropical cyclones and hurricanes
Correct D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

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Question 9
The diagram below shows the Earth's solar radiation budget. What is the primary reason for the imbalance between incoming and outgoing radiation?
A. Greenhouse gases
B. Clouds
C. Deforestation
Correct D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

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Question 10
The diagram below shows the water cycle. What is the primary mechanism by which water is transferred from the atmosphere to the land?
Correct A. Precipitation
B. Runoff
C. Evaporation
D. Infiltration

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
What is the primary factor controlling the formation of the Niger Delta's distributaries?
A. Tectonic activity
B. Sea level changes
Correct C. River discharge
D. Wave action

Correct Answer: C

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Question 12
What is the name of the climate belt that covers the savannas of West Africa?
A. Tropical rainforest
Correct B. Savanna
C. Desert
D. Temperate grassland

Correct Answer: B

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Question 13
What is the primary type of rock that makes up the Basement Complex of Nigeria?
A. Igneous
B. Sedimentary
Correct C. Metamorphic
D. Hydrothermal

Correct Answer: C

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Question 14
What is the name of the process by which the Earth's magnetic field is generated?
A. Seismic activity
B. Plate tectonics
C. Magnetic induction
Correct D. Geodynamo

Correct Answer: D

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Question 15
What is the primary factor controlling the formation of the Benue Trough?
Correct A. Tectonic activity
B. Volcanic activity
C. Weathering and erosion
D. River discharge

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
The concept of 'carrying capacity' in population studies refers to the maximum number of individuals that a given environment can support without suffering from degradation or decline. Which of the following is a key factor that determines carrying capacity?
Correct A. Availability of food and water
B. Climate and temperature
C. Land use and land cover
D. Population density

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
A company is considering the construction of a new factory in a rural area. The factory will produce textiles and employ 500 workers. However, the construction of the factory will also lead to the destruction of 100 hectares of agricultural land. What is the potential impact of this development on the local population?
A. Increased employment opportunities and economic growth
Correct B. Loss of agricultural land and potential food insecurity
C. Increased access to healthcare and education
D. Improved infrastructure and transportation

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18
The process of plate tectonics involves the movement of the Earth's lithosphere. Which of the following is a type of plate boundary?
A. Divergent boundary
B. Convergent boundary
Correct C. Transform boundary
D. Continental boundary

Correct Answer: C

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Question 19
The concept of 'sustainable development' refers to the ability of a society to meet its current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Which of the following is a key principle of sustainable development?
A. Economic growth at all costs
B. Environmental protection at the expense of economic development
Correct C. Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
D. Prioritizing the needs of the wealthy over those of the poor

Correct Answer: C

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Question 20
The process of weathering involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller particles. Which of the following is a type of weathering?
A. Mechanical weathering
Correct B. Chemical weathering
C. Biological weathering
D. Thermal weathering

Correct Answer: B

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Question 21
What is the primary mechanism by which the Earth's atmosphere retains heat from the sun?
Correct A. Greenhouse effect
B. Ozone layer
C. Thermosphere
D. Stratosphere

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
A company is considering investing in a new factory in a region with an abundance of natural resources. Which of the following economic factors would most likely influence the company's decision?
A. Transportation costs
B. Labor costs
Correct C. Availability of raw materials
D. Government regulations

Correct Answer: C

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Question 23
A city is experiencing rapid population growth, leading to increased demand for housing. Which of the following land-use patterns is most likely to occur?
Correct A. Urban sprawl
B. Suburbanization
C. Ruralization
D. Consolidation

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24
A company is considering relocating its manufacturing operations to a region with a lower cost of living. Which of the following economic factors would most likely influence the company's decision?
Correct A. Labor costs
B. Transportation costs
C. Availability of raw materials
D. Government regulations

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
A city is experiencing a severe drought, leading to water shortages. Which of the following environmental factors is most likely to contribute to the drought?
A. Climate change
Correct B. Over-extraction of groundwater
C. Deforestation
D. Urbanization

Correct Answer: B

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