POST UTME AL-HIKMAH UNIVERSITY 2021 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following processes is primarily responsible for the formation of the valley?
Correct A. Erosion
B. Deposition
C. Tectonic uplift
D. Volcanic activity

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
The table below shows the population growth of a city over a period of 10 years. What is the average annual growth rate of the population?
A. 2.5%
Correct B. 3.2%
C. 4.1%
D. 5.5%

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3
A company produces 500 units of a product per day. If the production rate increases by 10% per day, how many units will be produced after 5 days?
A. 2500
B. 2750
C. 3000
Correct D. 3250

Correct Answer: D

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Question 4
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a mountain range. Which of the following processes is primarily responsible for the formation of the mountain range?
A. Volcanic activity
B. Tectonic uplift
C. Weathering and erosion
Correct D. Plate tectonics

Correct Answer: D

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Question 5
A farmer has 1000 hectares of land to plant crops. If the farmer wants to plant 200 hectares of maize and 300 hectares of sorghum, what percentage of the land will be left for other crops?
A. 20%
B. 25%
Correct C. 30%
D. 35%

Correct Answer: C

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Question 6
The population growth rate of a city is 3.5% per annum. If the current population is 500,000, what will be the population after 5 years?
Correct A. 500,000(1+0.035)^5
B. 500,000(1+0.035)^3
C. 500,000(1+0.035)^2
D. 500,000(1+0.035)^1

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
A river has a mean annual discharge of 1000 m3/s. If the river flows for 365 days in a year, what is the total volume of water discharged in a year?
Correct A. 3.65 x 10^8 m3
B. 3.65 x 10^9 m3
C. 3.65 x 10^7 m3
D. 3.65 x 10^6 m3

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
A map scale is 1:50,000. If the distance between two towns on the map is 5 cm, what is the actual distance between the towns?
A. 2.5 km
Correct B. 25 km
C. 250 km
D. 2.5 km

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9
A company has a profit of 100,000 in the first year, 120,000 in the second year, and 150,000 in the third year. What is the average annual profit?
Correct A. 130,000
B. 120,000
C. 110,000
D. 100,000

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
A car travels from city A to city B at an average speed of 60 km/h. If the distance between the two cities is 240 km, how long does the journey take?
A. 4 hours
Correct B. 5 hours
C. 6 hours
D. 7 hours

Correct Answer: B

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Question 11
The savannas of West Africa are characterized by a distinct vegetation belt, which is influenced by the region's climate. What is the primary factor responsible for the formation of this vegetation belt?
A. Temperature
Correct B. Precipitation
C. Soil Type
D. Topography

Correct Answer: B

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Question 12
The Niger Delta is a complex system of distributaries, wetlands, and mangrove forests. What is the primary process responsible for the formation of these distributaries?
A. Tectonic Uplift
Correct B. River Erosion
C. Sea Level Change
D. Human Activity

Correct Answer: B

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Question 13
The Earth's climate system is influenced by various factors, including the solar constant, atmospheric composition, and ocean currents. What is the primary factor responsible for the seasonal variation in temperature?
A. Solar Constant
B. Atmospheric Composition
C. Ocean Currents
Correct D. Earth's Axial Tilt

Correct Answer: D

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Question 14
The economic geography of Nigeria is characterized by a diverse range of natural resources, including oil, natural gas, and solid minerals. What is the primary factor responsible for the country's dependence on oil exports?
Correct A. Geological Formation
B. Market Demand
C. Government Policy
D. Technological Advancements

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
The concept of economic development is often measured by the Human Development Index (HDI). What is the primary factor that contributes to a country's HDI score?
A. Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
B. Life Expectancy
C. Literacy Rate
Correct D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

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Question 16
What is the primary mechanism of soil formation in the humid tropics of Nigeria?
A. Weathering and erosion
Correct B. Leaching and illuviation
C. Biological activity and root growth
D. Chemical precipitation and cementation

Correct Answer: B

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Question 17
What is the name of the climate belt that covers the savannas of Nigeria?
A. Tropical rainforest climate
Correct B. Savanna climate
C. Desert climate
D. Temperate climate

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18
What is the process by which the Niger River has shaped the landscape of Nigeria?
Correct A. Erosion and deposition
B. Weathering and erosion
C. Leaching and illuviation
D. Biological activity and root growth

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
What is the name of the soil type that is commonly found in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria?
A. Alfisol
Correct B. Ultisol
C. Oxisol
D. Inceptisol

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20
What is the primary factor that determines the distribution of vegetation in Nigeria?
Correct A. Climate
B. Topography
C. Soil type
D. Water availability

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
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
Correct D. Temperate Rainforest

Correct Answer: D

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Question 22
The population growth rate of a city is 2.5% per annum. If the current population is 500,000, what will be the population after 5 years?
A. 625,000
Correct B. 562,500
C. 600,000
D. 675,000

Correct Answer: B

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Question 23
A company produces 100 units of a product per day. If the cost of production is ₦500 per unit, what is the total cost of production for 10 days?
Correct A. ₦5,000,000
B. ₦5,500,000
C. ₦6,000,000
D. ₦6,500,000

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24
A firm has a profit of ₦1,000,000 and a capital of ₦2,000,000. What is the return on investment (ROI)?
A. 50%
Correct B. 33.33%
C. 25%
D. 20%

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25
A river has a discharge of 100 m³/s. If the river flows for 10 hours, what is the total volume of water discharged?
A. 1,000 m³
Correct B. 10,000 m³
C. 100,000 m³
D. 1,000,000 m³

Correct Answer: B

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