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Question 1
A river's gradient is 1 in 100. If the river flows 10 km in 1 hour, what is its average velocity?
A. 10 km/h
B. 100 km/h
C. 1 km/h
D. 0.1 km/h
Question 2
A farmer in the savanna region of Nigeria wants to plant maize. What is the most suitable soil type for this crop?
A. Alfisol
B. Ultisol
C. Mollisol
D. Oxisol
Question 3
The economic activity that involves the production of goods from raw materials is known as _______.
A. Agriculture
B. Mining
C. Manufacturing
D. Tourism
Question 4
The concept of 'Environmental Issues and Management' is closely related to the work of which geographer?
A. Carl Sauer
B. Carl Troll
C. Walter Christaller
D. William Rees
Question 5
The diagram below shows a typical example of a human population pyramid. Which of the following is a characteristic of the population pyramid?
A. A narrow base and a narrow top
B. A wide base and a narrow top
C. A narrow base and a wide top
D. A wide base and a wide top
Question 6
The process of weathering that involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller fragments through the action of ice is known as _______.
A. Mechanical weathering
B. Chemical weathering
C. Physical weathering
D. Biological weathering
Question 7
The Earth's rotation causes the Coriolis effect, which in turn affects the formation of which of the following climate belts?
A. Tropical climate belt
B. Temperate climate belt
C. Polar climate belt
D. Equatorial climate belt
Question 8
The process of weathering that involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller fragments through the action of ice is known as _______.
A. Mechanical weathering
B. Chemical weathering
C. Physical weathering
D. Biological weathering
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 erosive action?
A. Meander
B. Valley
C. Delta
D. Oxygen
Question 10
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following land-forming processes is most likely responsible for the formation of this valley?
A. Erosion by water
B. Erosion by wind
C. Deposition by water
D. Deposition by wind
Question 11
The diagram below shows the structure of the Earth's atmosphere. Which of the following is the correct term for the layer shown?
A. Troposphere
B. Stratosphere
C. Mesosphere
D. Thermosphere
Question 12
The diagram below shows the movement of tectonic plates. Which of the following is the correct term for the process shown?
A. Continental drift
B. Plate convergence
C. Plate divergence
D. Plate subduction
Question 13
The diagram below shows the soil profile of a soil sample. What is the name of the soil horizon labeled 'B'?
A. A horizon
B. B horizon
C. C horizon
D. R horizon
Question 14
The diagram below shows a simple ecosystem. Which of the following is a characteristic of a healthy ecosystem?
A. High biodiversity
B. Low biodiversity
C. High population growth rate
D. Low population growth rate
Question 15
The diagram below shows a map of a city with different land-use patterns. Which of the following land-use patterns is most likely to be found in the central business district?
A. Residential
B. Commercial
C. Industrial
D. Agricultural

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