POST UTME ACHIEVERS UNIVERSITY 2019 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The diagram below represents a cross-section of the Earth's atmosphere. Which of the following layers is responsible for absorbing the majority of the Sun's ultraviolet radiation?
Correct A. Stratosphere
B. Troposphere
C. Mesosphere
D. Thermosphere

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
The diagram below represents a simple harmonic motion. Which of the following equations represents the displacement of the object at time t?
A. ( x(t) = A sin(omega t + phi) )
B. ( x(t) = A cos(omega t - phi) )
C. ( x(t) = A sin(omega t - phi) )
Correct D. ( x(t) = A cos(omega t + phi) )

Correct Answer: D

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Question 3
The diagram below represents a population pyramid. Which of the following statements is true about the population distribution?
A. The population is aging and declining.
Correct B. The population is young and growing.
C. The population is stable and balanced.
D. The population is aging and growing.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4
The diagram below represents a simple circuit. Which of the following statements is true about the circuit?
A. The circuit is a series circuit.
Correct B. The circuit is a parallel circuit.
C. The circuit is a combination of series and parallel circuits.
D. The circuit is a closed circuit.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5
The diagram below represents a simple graph. Which of the following statements is true about the graph?
A. The graph represents a linear relationship.
Correct B. The graph represents a non-linear relationship.
C. The graph represents a direct proportion.
D. The graph represents an inverse proportion.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 6
The Earth's rotation causes the Coriolis effect, which in turn influences global wind patterns. What is the primary consequence of this effect on global climate?
A. The formation of high and low-pressure systems
B. The creation of ocean currents and gyres
Correct C. The distribution of precipitation patterns
D. The formation of mountain ranges

Correct Answer: C

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Question 7
A company is planning to establish 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 to locate the factory in that region?
A. Availability of skilled labor
B. Proximity to markets
C. Accessibility to transportation networks
Correct D. Abundance of natural resources

Correct Answer: D

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Question 8
A map shows a river flowing through a valley. What type of landform is the valley?
A. A canyon
Correct B. A valley
C. A plateau
D. A mountain

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9
A company is planning to establish a new factory in a region with an abundance of natural resources. Which of the following environmental factors would most likely influence the company's decision to locate the factory in that region?
A. Availability of skilled labor
B. Proximity to markets
C. Accessibility to transportation networks
Correct D. Abundance of natural resources

Correct Answer: D

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Question 10
A rock is composed of 50% quartz, 30% feldspar, and 20% mica. What is the type of rock?
A. Igneous rock
B. Sedimentary rock
C. Metamorphic rock
Correct D. Granite

Correct Answer: D

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Question 11
The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is characterized by a complex network of rivers and creeks. Which of the following is a major consequence of this geography?
Correct A. Increased risk of flooding
B. Higher population density
C. Greater economic opportunities
D. More frequent droughts

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
The formation of laterite soils in Nigeria is primarily due to the weathering of which type of rocks?
A. Igneous rocks
B. Sedimentary rocks
Correct C. Metamorphic rocks
D. Volcanic rocks

Correct Answer: C

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Question 13
The savannas of Nigeria are characterized by a distinct dry season and a wet season. Which of the following is a major consequence of this climate?
Correct A. Increased risk of wildfires
B. Higher population density
C. Greater economic opportunities
D. More frequent droughts

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
The population of Nigeria is projected to reach 440 million by 2050. What is the expected rate of population growth?
A. 2.5% per annum
Correct B. 3.5% per annum
C. 4.5% per annum
D. 5.5% per annum

Correct Answer: B

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Question 15
The Niger River is the longest river in Nigeria, stretching over 4,100 km. What is the primary source of the river?
Correct A. Guinea
B. Sierra Leone
C. Liberia
D. Côte d'Ivoire

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
The Earth's rotation causes the apparent shift of the position of a star in the sky due to the star's position relative to the Earth's position in its orbit around the Sun. This phenomenon is known as
A. Asterism
B. Conjunction
C. Ecliptic
Correct D. Parallax

Correct Answer: D

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Question 17
A map projection that preserves angles and shapes is known as a
A. Gnomonic Projection
B. Mercator Projection
C. Azimuthal Projection
Correct D. Conformal Projection

Correct Answer: D

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Question 18
The process by which the Earth's plates move apart at a divergent boundary is known as
A. Seafloor Spreading
B. Continental Drift
C. Plate Tectonics
Correct D. Rifting

Correct Answer: D

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Question 19
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river delta. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a river delta?
A. It is formed by the deposition of sediment
B. It is a landform that is shaped like a triangle
Correct C. It is a region of high elevation
D. It is a region of low elevation

Correct Answer: C

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Question 20
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between the amount of rainfall and the number of days with rainfall. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the graph?
A. It is a scatter plot
B. It is a line graph
C. It is a bar chart
Correct D. It is a pie chart

Correct Answer: D

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Question 21
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT a result of the river's erosional activity?
A. Meander
B. Valley
C. Delta
Correct D. Oxygen

Correct Answer: D

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Question 22
The diagram below represents a simple harmonic motion. What is the amplitude of the motion?
Correct A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
The diagram below shows a simple electric circuit. What is the current flowing through the circuit?
A. 1A
Correct B. 2A
C. 3A
D. 4A

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24
The diagram below represents a simple pendulum. What is the time period of the pendulum?
A. 1s
Correct B. 2s
C. 3s
D. 4s

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25
The diagram below shows a simple harmonic motion. What is the angular frequency of the motion?
A. 1rad/s
B. 2rad/s
Correct C. 3rad/s
D. 4rad/s

Correct Answer: C

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