POST UTME AL-HIKMAH UNIVERSITY 2022 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The concept of 'carrying capacity' in population studies refers to the maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can support without degradation of the environment. Which of the following is a key factor that determines carrying capacity?
Correct A. Availability of food resources
B. Water quality
C. Climate and vegetation
D. Human population density

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
A city's population is growing at a rate of 3% per annum. If the current population is 500,000, what will be the population after 5 years?
A. 650,000
B. 625,000
C. 675,000
Correct D. 700,000

Correct Answer: D

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Question 3
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. What is the likely effect of the river's meandering on the surrounding landscape?
A. Erosion of the surrounding landscape
B. Deposition of sediment
Correct C. Formation of oxbow lakes
D. Creation of floodplains

Correct Answer: C

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Question 4
The Earth's atmosphere is composed of several layers, including the troposphere, stratosphere, and mesosphere. Which of the following is a characteristic of the stratosphere?
Correct A. High temperature and high pressure
B. Low temperature and low pressure
C. High humidity and high wind speed
D. Low humidity and low wind speed

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
The diagram below shows a simple circuit. What is the likely effect of the addition of a second battery to the circuit?
Correct A. Increased current flow
B. Decreased current flow
C. No change in current flow
D. Increased voltage

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
In a landscape of alternating sandstone and shale, which of the following landforms is most likely to be formed by the erosive action of a river?
Correct A. A meandering river
B. A braided river
C. A waterfall
D. A delta

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
What is the primary factor that determines the distribution of vegetation belts on Earth?
A. Temperature
B. Precipitation
C. Altitude
Correct D. Latitude

Correct Answer: D

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Question 8
A company that specializes in the extraction and processing of iron ore is an example of which type of economic activity?
A. Agricultural
B. Industrial
C. Service
Correct D. Primary

Correct Answer: D

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Question 9
The process of urbanization is often accompanied by which of the following demographic changes?
A. A decrease in population density
Correct B. An increase in population density
C. A decrease in the proportion of young people
D. An increase in the proportion of elderly people

Correct Answer: B

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Question 10
A map that shows the distribution of population density across a region is an example of which type of map?
A. A physical map
B. A political map
Correct C. A thematic map
D. A topographic map

Correct Answer: C

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Question 11
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. What is the likely effect of the river's meandering on the surrounding landscape?
Correct A. The surrounding landscape will be eroded.
B. The surrounding landscape will be deposited.
C. The surrounding landscape will remain unchanged.
D. The surrounding landscape will be uplifted.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
A firm is considering two different locations for a new factory. Location A has a lower labor cost but higher transportation costs, while Location B has higher labor costs but lower transportation costs. What is the likely effect of the firm's decision on the local economy?
A. The local economy will experience a decrease in employment opportunities.
Correct B. The local economy will experience an increase in employment opportunities.
C. The local economy will remain unchanged.
D. The local economy will experience a decrease in economic growth.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 13
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between the price of a good and the quantity demanded. What is the likely effect of a decrease in the price of the good on the quantity demanded?
A. The quantity demanded will decrease.
Correct B. The quantity demanded will increase.
C. The quantity demanded will remain unchanged.
D. The quantity demanded will be unaffected.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14
A company is considering two different production methods for a new product. Method A has a higher initial investment but lower ongoing costs, while Method B has a lower initial investment but higher ongoing costs. What is the likely effect of the company's decision on the product's price?
Correct A. The product's price will increase.
B. The product's price will decrease.
C. The product's price will remain unchanged.
D. The product's price will be unaffected.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a mountain range. What is the likely effect of the mountain range on the local climate?
Correct A. The local climate will be cooler.
B. The local climate will be warmer.
C. The local climate will remain unchanged.
D. The local climate will be unaffected.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is characterized by a complex network of rivers and creeks. Which of the following is a major factor contributing to the formation of these waterways?
A. Tectonic activity
Correct B. Erosion by the Niger River
C. Deposition of sediments
D. Volcanic activity

Correct Answer: B

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Question 17
The Benue Trough is a major geological feature in Nigeria. What type of rocks are commonly found in this region?
A. Granite and Gneiss
B. Shale and Sandstone
Correct C. Limestone and Dolostone
D. Basalt and Andesite

Correct Answer: C

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Question 18
The Jos Plateau is a region of Nigeria known for its unique soil characteristics. Which of the following soil types is commonly found in this area?
Correct A. Alfisol
B. Ultisol
C. Oxisol
D. Inceptisol

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
The climate of Nigeria is characterized by a distinct wet and dry season. Which of the following is a major factor contributing to this climate pattern?
A. Latitude
B. Altitude
C. Ocean currents
Correct D. Trade winds

Correct Answer: D

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Question 20
The vegetation of Nigeria is characterized by a diverse range of plant species. Which of the following is a major factor contributing to the distribution of these plant species?
Correct A. Climate
B. Soil type
C. Topography
D. Human activity

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
What is the primary mechanism by which the African continent has been shaped by tectonic forces?
Correct A. Continental rifting and faulting
B. Volcanic activity and erosion
C. Glacial activity and isostasy
D. Weathering and denudation

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
A map of Nigeria shows a region with a high concentration of population and economic activity. What type of landform is most likely to be found in this region?
Correct A. Deltaic plain
B. Alluvial plain
C. Coastal plain
D. Mountainous terrain

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
A diagram of a river system shows a meandering river with a well-developed floodplain. What is the likely reason for the river's meandering course?
Correct A. Tectonic uplift and erosion
B. Volcanic activity and sedimentation
C. Glacial activity and isostasy
D. Human activities and land use change

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24
A graph shows the relationship between population growth and economic development in Nigeria. What is the likely reason for the observed relationship?
Correct A. Increased access to education and healthcare
B. Improved infrastructure and transportation
C. Increased foreign investment and trade
D. Government policies and regulations

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
A map of Nigeria shows a region with a high concentration of natural resources. What type of landform is most likely to be found in this region?
A. Deltaic plain
Correct B. Alluvial plain
C. Coastal plain
D. Mountainous terrain

Correct Answer: B

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