POST UTME CALEB UNIVERSITY 2019 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The Niger River is the longest river in Nigeria and a major source of water for irrigation and drinking. Which of the following is a major threat to the river's ecosystem?
A. Pollution
B. Overfishing
C. Deforestation
D. Climate change
Question 2
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between the amount of fertilizer applied to a crop and the yield of the crop. Which of the following is the most likely explanation for the shape of the graph?
A. The law of diminishing returns
B. The law of increasing returns
C. The law of constant returns
D. The law of no returns
Question 3
The diagram below represents a map of Nigeria's major cities. Which city is located at the confluence of the Niger and Benue rivers?
A. Lagos
B. Abuja
C. Kaduna
D. Port Harcourt
Question 4
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
B. Chemical weathering
C. Physical weathering
D. Biological weathering
Question 5
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. The formation of tropical cyclones
B. The creation of mid-latitude westerlies
C. The development of trade winds
D. The establishment of Hadley cells
Question 6
The diagram below shows a cross-section of the Earth's atmosphere. Which of the following layers is responsible for absorbing most of the sun's ultraviolet radiation?
A. Troposphere
B. Stratosphere
C. Mesosphere
D. Thermosphere
Question 7
A company is considering investing in a new project that will require an initial investment of ₦1,000,000 and will generate a profit of ₦500,000 per year for 5 years. What is the net present value (NPV) of the project, assuming a discount rate of 10%?
A. ₦2,500,000
B. ₦3,000,000
C. ₦4,000,000
D. ₦5,000,000
Question 8
A population of 1000 individuals is growing at a rate of 10% per annum. If the initial population is 1000, what will be the population after 5 years?
A. 1300
B. 1500
C. 1700
D. 2000
Question 9
The process of soil formation through the weathering of rocks is known as _______.
A. Erosion
B. Weathering
C. Soilification
D. Pedogenesis
Question 10
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 meandering river
B. A waterfall
C. A delta
D. A waterfall
Question 11
The process of soil formation involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller particles, which is known as:
A. Weathering
B. Erosion
C. Deposition
D. Soilification
Question 12
The population growth rate of a city can be calculated using the formula:
A. P = 2N + R
B. P = N + R
C. P = N - R
D. P = 2N - R
Question 13
The process of soil erosion can be described using the following equation: ( rac{dA}{dt} = -kA ). What is the value of k?
A. 0.5
B. 1.0
C. 2.0
D. 3.0
Question 14
The savannas of Africa are characterized by a specific type of vegetation that is adapted to the region's climate. Which of the following is a key feature of savanna vegetation?
A. Drought-tolerant trees
B. Grasses and shrubs
C. Deciduous forests
D. Evergreen forests
Question 15
The Jos Plateau is a region of Nigeria known for its rich mineral resources. Which of the following rocks is commonly found in this area?
A. Granite
B. Basalt
C. Sedimentary rock
D. Igneous rock

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