POST UTME AL-HIKMAH UNIVERSITY 2024 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 sustainably support. Which of the following factors is NOT a determinant of carrying capacity?
A. Climate
B. Availability of resources
Correct C. Technological advancements
D. Population density

Correct Answer: C

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Question 2
A diagram of a river profile is shown below. What is the name of the landform feature labeled 'A'?
Correct A. Delta
B. Meander
C. Oxbow lake
D. Waterfall

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
The diagram below shows a simple economic model of supply and demand. What is the effect of an increase in the price of a commodity on the quantity supplied?
Correct A. Increase
B. Decrease
C. No change
D. Inverse relationship

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
The concept of 'entropy' in thermodynamics refers to the measure of disorder or randomness in a system. Which of the following processes would result in an increase in entropy?
A. Isobaric process
B. Isothermal process
C. Adiabatic process
Correct D. Expansion of a gas

Correct Answer: D

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Question 5
The diagram below shows a simple model of the Earth's solar system. What is the name of the planet labeled 'B'?
A. Mercury
Correct B. Venus
C. Earth
D. Mars

Correct Answer: B

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Question 6
In a fluvial landscape, what is the primary mechanism responsible for the formation of meanders?
Correct A. Erosion by lateral currents
B. Deposition of sediment
C. Tectonic uplift
D. Glacial activity

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
A population of 1000 individuals is growing at a rate of 10% per annum. What is the carrying capacity of the environment?
A. 500
B. 1000
C. 2000
Correct D. 5000

Correct Answer: D

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Question 8
A map scale is given as 1:50,000. If the distance between two points on the map is 5 cm, what is the actual distance in meters?
A. 250
Correct B. 500
C. 1000
D. 2000

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9
A rock sample is composed of 60% quartz, 20% feldspar, and 20% mica. What is the modal mineral composition of the rock?
Correct A. Quartz-Feldspar-Mica
B. Quartz-Mica-Feldspar
C. Feldspar-Mica-Quartz
D. Mica-Feldspar-Quartz

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
A city with a population of 500,000 is growing at a rate of 5% per annum. What is the population after 10 years?
A. 750,000
B. 1,000,000
Correct C. 1,250,000
D. 1,500,000

Correct Answer: C

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Question 11
The process of weathering that involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller fragments due to the expansion and contraction of water within the rock's pores is known as:
A. Mechanical weathering
Correct B. Chemical weathering
C. Physical weathering
D. Biological weathering

Correct Answer: B

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Question 12
A diagram of a cross-section of the Earth's crust showing the different layers is provided below. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Earth's crust?
A. It is composed of rocks and minerals
B. It is broken into several large plates
C. It is the thickest layer of the Earth
Correct D. It is made up of liquid metal

Correct Answer: D

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Question 13
The diagram below shows a simple model of the water cycle. What is the term for the process by which water is transferred from the atmosphere to the ground?
Correct A. Evaporation
B. Condensation
C. Precipitation
D. Runoff

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
The diagram below shows a simple model of the Earth's climate zones. Which of the following is a characteristic of the tropical climate zone?
Correct A. High levels of rainfall throughout the year
B. Low levels of rainfall throughout the year
C. Moderate levels of rainfall throughout the year
D. Seasonal changes in temperature

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
The diagram below shows a simple model of the Earth's population distribution. Which of the following is a characteristic of the population distribution in the developed world?
A. High population density
B. Low population density
C. Uneven population distribution
Correct D. High levels of urbanization

Correct Answer: D

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Question 16
The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is characterized by a complex network of rivers and creeks. What is the primary reason for this complex network?
A. Tectonic activity
Correct B. Erosion and sedimentation
C. Human activities
D. Climate change

Correct Answer: B

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Question 17
The Earth's climate is influenced by several factors, including the amount of solar energy it receives. What is the term for the amount of solar energy the Earth receives per unit area per unit time?
Correct A. Insolation
B. Solar irradiance
C. Radiative forcing
D. Atmospheric circulation

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
The population of Nigeria is projected to reach 440 million by 2050. What is the term for the rate of change of population size with respect to time?
Correct A. Population growth rate
B. Demographic transition
C. Fertility rate
D. Mortality rate

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
The Niger River is the longest river in West Africa, stretching over 4,100 kilometers. What is the term for the process by which the river erodes the surrounding landscape?
Correct A. Erosion
B. Deposition
C. Weathering
D. Plate tectonics

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20
The savannas of Nigeria are characterized by a mix of grasslands and woodlands. What is the term for the process by which grasslands are converted to woodlands?
A. Succession
B. Succesion
C. Primary succession
Correct D. Secondary succession

Correct Answer: D

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Question 21
The diagram below represents a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following is a characteristic of the river's course?
Correct A. Meandering
B. Straight
C. Winding
D. Tortuous

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
The diagram below represents a map of a city's transportation network. Which of the following is a characteristic of the city's transportation system?
A. Commuter-friendly
B. Congested
Correct C. Efficient
D. Inefficient

Correct Answer: C

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Question 23
The diagram below represents a graph of a company's profit over time. Which of the following is a characteristic of the company's financial performance?
Correct A. Increasing
B. Decreasing
C. Stable
D. Unstable

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24
The diagram below represents a map of a country's climate zones. Which of the following is a characteristic of the country's climate?
A. Tropical
Correct B. Temperate
C. Continental
D. Polar

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25
The diagram below represents a graph of a company's stock price over time. Which of the following is a characteristic of the company's financial performance?
Correct A. Increasing
B. Decreasing
C. Stable
D. Unstable

Correct Answer: A

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