POST UTME AAUA 2018 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The Earth's rotation causes a phenomenon known as the Coriolis effect, which influences global weather patterns. What is the primary reason for the Coriolis effect?
A. The Earth's rotation causes a deflection of moving objects to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and to the left in the Southern Hemisphere.
B. The Coriolis effect is caused by the Earth's slightly ellipsoidal shape.
C. The Coriolis effect is a result of the uneven distribution of mass within the Earth.
D. The Coriolis effect is a result of the Earth's axial tilt.
Question 2
The diagram below shows the cross-section of a mountain range. What is the primary reason for the formation of the mountain range?
A. The movement of the Earth's crust.
B. The erosion of the Earth's surface.
C. The deposition of sediment.
D. The weathering of rocks.
Question 3
The following graph shows the relationship between GDP and population in Nigeria:
A. GDP increases at a constant rate with population
B. GDP increases at an increasing rate with population
C. GDP increases at a decreasing rate with population
D. GDP remains constant with population
Question 4
The diagram below shows the cross-section of a river. What is the primary reason for the formation of the meander?
A. The river flows over a hard, resistant rock.
B. The river flows over a soft, erodible rock.
C. The river flows over a gentle slope.
D. The river flows over a steep slope.
Question 5
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following land-forming processes is primarily responsible for the formation of this valley?
A. Erosion
B. Deposition
C. Tectonic uplift
D. Weathering
Question 6
The diagram below shows a map of Nigeria's population distribution. Which of the following states has the highest population density?
A. Lagos
B. Kano
C. Kaduna
D. Abuja
Question 7
The Nigerian government has implemented policies to promote the development of the solid minerals sector. What is the primary goal of these policies?
A. To increase revenue from the sector
B. To create jobs and stimulate economic growth
C. To reduce dependence on oil exports
D. To improve the country's infrastructure
Question 8
The concept of 'carrying capacity' in environmental management refers to the maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can support indefinitely. Which of the following is a key factor that determines carrying capacity?
A. Availability of food resources
B. Predation pressure
C. Disease prevalence
D. Climate variability
Question 9
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a mountain range. Which of the following land-forming processes is primarily responsible for the formation of this mountain range?
A. Volcanic activity
B. Tectonic uplift
C. Weathering
D. Erosion
Question 10
A diagram of the Nigerian oil industry is shown below. What is the name of the company that operates the oil refinery?
A. NNPC
B. Shell
C. Chevron
D. ExxonMobil
Question 11
A city has a population of 1 million people, with a growth rate of 2% per annum. If the city's population is currently increasing at a rate of 20,000 people per year, what is the city's population after 5 years?
A. 1,100,000
B. 1,200,000
C. 1,300,000
D. 1,400,000
Question 12
A city with a population of 500,000 has a population density of 200 people per square kilometer. What is the total area of the city?
A. 2.5 km^2
B. 5 km^2
C. 10 km^2
D. 20 km^2
Question 13
A company is considering two locations for a new factory: Location A, which has a high labor cost but is close to the market, and Location B, which has a low labor cost but is far from the market. What is the primary factor that the company should consider when deciding between the two locations?
A. Transportation costs
B. Labor costs
C. Market demand
D. Raw material costs
Question 14
The population of a city is increasing at a rate of 5% per annum. If the current population is 100,000, what will be the population after 2 years?
A. 110,000
B. 115,000
C. 120,000
D. 125,000
Question 15
A diagram of the Niger Delta region is shown below. What is the name of the river that flows through the region?
A. Niger River
B. Benue River
C. Cross River
D. Kaduna River

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