POST UTME WELLSPRING UNIVERSITY 2024 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
A map shows the distribution of population density in a country. Which of the following regions has the highest population density?
A. Region 1
B. Region 2
C. Region 3
D. Region 4
Question 2
What is the primary type of rock that makes up the Basement Complex of Nigeria?
A. Igneous
B. Sedimentary
C. Metamorphic
D. Hydrothermal
Question 3
What is the primary factor that determines the formation of the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ)?
A. Temperature
B. Humidity
C. Pressure
D. Wind patterns
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
B. 1000 m²
C. 2000 m²
D. 5000 m²
Question 5
A river flows through a valley and has a mean annual discharge of 1000 m³/s. If the river's cross-sectional area is 50 m², what is its average velocity?
A. 10 m/s
B. 20 m/s
C. 30 m/s
D. 40 m/s
Question 6
The table below shows the population growth rate of Nigeria from 2000 to 2020. What is the average annual growth rate?
A. 2.5%
B. 3.2%
C. 4.1%
D. 5.5%
Question 7
What is the primary mechanism by which the Earth's atmosphere retains heat from the sun?
A. Greenhouse effect
B. Ozone layer
C. Thermosphere
D. Stratosphere
Question 8
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
B. Over-extraction of groundwater
C. Deforestation
D. Urbanization
Question 9
The diagram below shows the cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT a result of the river's erosive action?
A. Delta
B. Meander
C. Oxbow Lake
D. Waterfall
Question 10
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?
A. Availability of food and water
B. Climate and temperature
C. Land use and land cover
D. Population density
Question 11
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
B. 16 m/s
C. 32 m/s
D. 64 m/s
Question 12
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
C. Availability of raw materials
D. Government regulations
Question 13
A company is planning to build a new factory in a region with a high level of soil erosion. Which of the following soil conservation methods is most effective in reducing soil erosion?
A. Terracing
B. Contour Plowing
C. Crop Rotation
D. Cover Cropping
Question 14
The diagram below shows the distribution of vegetation belts in West Africa. Which of the following vegetation belts is NOT found in the region?
A. Tropical Rainforest
B. Savanna
C. Desert
D. Temperate Rainforest
Question 15
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?
A. Urban sprawl
B. Suburbanization
C. Ruralization
D. Consolidation

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