POST UTME ACHIEVERS UNIVERSITY 2023 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
A study on soil erosion in a tropical region reveals that the rate of erosion is directly proportional to the square root of the rainfall intensity. If the rainfall intensity is 100 mm/h, and the rate of erosion is 5 t/h, what is the rate of erosion when the rainfall intensity is 225 mm/h?
A. 10 t/h
B. 15 t/h
C. 20 t/h
D. 25 t/h
Question 2
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. What is the name of the landform labeled 'A'?
A. River
B. Delta
C. Valley
D. Plateau
Question 3
A diagram of a river's cross-sectional profile is shown below. What is the name of the point where the river's gradient changes from positive to negative?
A. Delta
B. Meander
C. Oxbow lake
D. Knickpoint
Question 4
The diagram below shows a map of the Niger Delta region. Which of the following features is NOT a characteristic of the region's climate?
A. High temperatures
B. High humidity
C. High rainfall
D. High wind speeds
Question 5
A geologist is studying the formation of a new mountain range. The range is formed by the collision of two tectonic plates, and the rate of uplift is 1 cm/yr. If the initial height of the mountain range is 1000 m, what is the height of the mountain range after 1000 years?
A. 1001 m
B. 1002 m
C. 1003 m
D. 1004 m
Question 6
A company is considering investing in a new project in Nigeria. The project is expected to generate a profit of ₦100 million in the first year and ₦120 million in the second year. What is the expected rate of return on investment (ROI) for the project?
A. 10%
B. 12%
C. 15%
D. 18%
Question 7
A company is considering the construction of a new factory in a region with high levels of air pollution. Which of the following environmental impact assessments should be conducted first?
A. Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
B. Social Impact Assessment (SIA)
C. Health Risk Assessment (HRA)
D. Economic Impact Assessment (EIA)
Question 8
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between population growth and economic development. Which of the following statements is NOT supported by the graph?
A. As population growth increases, economic development also increases.
B. As population growth decreases, economic development also decreases.
C. The relationship between population growth and economic development is linear.
D. The relationship between population growth and economic development is exponential.
Question 9
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. Delta
B. Meander
C. Oxygen
D. Valley
Question 10
The Earth's rotation causes the Coriolis effect, which in turn influences the formation of high and low-pressure systems. What is the primary consequence of this effect on global climate patterns?
A. Global temperature increases
B. Regional climate zones become more pronounced
C. Weather patterns become more unpredictable
D. The jet stream shifts towards the equator
Question 11
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. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Question 12
A company is planning to build a new factory in a region with a high level of air pollution. The factory will emit 1000 kg/h of particulate matter (PM). If the regional air quality standard is 50 μg/m³, what is the maximum distance from the factory that the air quality standard can be met?
A. 10 km
B. 15 km
C. 20 km
D. 25 km
Question 13
A company is considering the construction of a new factory in a rural area. Which of the following environmental issues is most likely to be a concern?
A. Water pollution
B. Air pollution
C. Soil erosion
D. Noise pollution
Question 14
A river has a mean annual discharge of 1000 m³/s. If the river flows through a region with a population of 1 million people, and the average water usage per person is 50 liters/day, what is the total water usage of the population?
A. 45,000 m³/day
B. 50,000 m³/day
C. 55,000 m³/day
D. 60,000 m³/day
Question 15
The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is characterized by a unique combination of physical and economic geography features. Which of the following best describes the dominant landform in this region?
A. Deltaic plain
B. Coastal swamp
C. Riverine floodplain
D. Mountainous terrain

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