POST UTME CALEB UNIVERSITY 2020 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The process of soil formation through the interaction of climate, topography, and vegetation is known as _______.
A. Pedogenesis
B. Erosion
C. Weathering
D. Denudation
Question 2
A river's water quality is influenced by its pH, turbidity, and dissolved oxygen levels. Which of the following factors would have the greatest impact on a river's water quality?
A. pH
B. Turbidity
C. Dissolved oxygen
D. Temperature
Question 3
The Earth's rotation causes the following phenomenon:
A. Seasonal changes
B. Tidal changes
C. Day and night
D. All of the above
Question 4
The concept of 'sustainable development' was first introduced in the 1987 report of the World Commission on Environment and Development (WCED). What is the primary goal of sustainable development?
A. To reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate climate change
B. To promote economic growth and reduce poverty
C. To conserve natural resources and protect biodiversity
D. To improve human health and well-being
Question 5
The concept of 'Economic Man' in Economic Geography is associated with which of the following economists?
A. Adam Smith
B. David Ricardo
C. Alfred Marshall
D. John Maynard Keynes
Question 6
A recent study on the impact of climate change on Nigeria's agricultural sector reveals that the country's maize production has decreased by 15% due to rising temperatures. If the initial maize production was 2.5 million metric tons, what is the new production level?
A. 2.125 million metric tons
B. 2.75 million metric tons
C. 3.125 million metric tons
D. 3.75 million metric tons
Question 7
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT a result of fluvial erosion?
A. Oxbow lake
B. Meander
C. Delta
D. Canyon
Question 8
A company is considering investing in a new manufacturing facility in a region with a high level of unemployment. The company's economist has identified the following data: labor force = 100,000 people, unemployment rate = 10%, and average wage = ₦50,000 per month. What is the total labor cost for the company if it hires 1,000 workers?
A. ₦50,000,000
B. ₦60,000,000
C. ₦70,000,000
D. ₦80,000,000
Question 9
A population of 100,000 people is growing at a rate of 2% per annum. If the population is currently distributed evenly across a region, what will be the population density in people per square kilometer after 10 years?
A. 50 people/km²
B. 100 people/km²
C. 200 people/km²
D. 500 people/km²
Question 10
The diagram below shows the map of Nigeria. Which of the following cities is NOT located in the Niger Delta region?
A. Lagos
B. Port Harcourt
C. Abuja
D. Kano
Question 11
A population of 100,000 people is growing at a rate of 2% per annum. If the population is currently distributed evenly across 10 districts, what is the expected population of each district in 5 years?
A. 12,500
B. 15,000
C. 17,500
D. 20,000
Question 12
The diagram below shows the solar system. Which of the following planets is NOT a gas giant?
A. Jupiter
B. Saturn
C. Uranus
D. Mars
Question 13
A river's erosive power is influenced by its discharge, gradient, and velocity. Which of the following factors would have the greatest impact on a river's erosive power?
A. Discharge
B. Gradient
C. Velocity
D. Channel width
Question 14
The diagram below shows the water cycle.
A. The water cycle is a continuous process.
B. The water cycle is a seasonal process.
C. The water cycle is a localized process.
D. The water cycle is a human-induced process.
Question 15
The economic activities in the Niger Delta region are mainly focused on the extraction of oil and gas. What is the primary economic benefit of this region?
A. Employment opportunities
B. Revenue generation
C. Infrastructure development
D. Environmental degradation

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