POST UTME CALEB UNIVERSITY 2021 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Identify the type of rock that would be most likely to form in the area labeled 'A'.
Correct A. Limestone
B. Sandstone
C. Granite
D. Shale

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
The table below shows the relationship between the amount of rainfall and the type of vegetation in a particular region. What type of vegetation is most likely to be found in areas with high rainfall?
Correct A. Tropical Rainforest
B. Temperate Rainforest
C. Desert
D. Grassland

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
The diagram below shows a map of the Earth's surface. Identify the type of landform that would be most likely to form in the area labeled 'C'.
Correct A. Mountain
B. Valley
C. Plateau
D. Hill

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
The table below shows the relationship between the amount of rainfall and the type of soil in a particular region. What type of soil is most likely to be found in areas with low rainfall?
A. Clay
B. Silt
Correct C. Sand
D. Loam

Correct Answer: C

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Question 5
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Identify the type of rock that would be most likely to form in the area labeled 'B'.
A. Limestone
Correct B. Sandstone
C. Granite
D. Shale

Correct Answer: B

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Question 6
In the context of Economic Geography, what is the primary factor that determines the location of a manufacturing industry?
A. Transportation costs
Correct B. Availability of raw materials
C. Labor costs
D. Market demand

Correct Answer: B

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Question 7
A company is considering relocating its factory from a densely populated urban area to a less populated rural area. What are the potential environmental benefits of this relocation?
Correct A. Reduced air pollution
B. Increased water pollution
C. Decreased greenhouse gas emissions
D. Increased waste generation

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
What is the primary mechanism by which the Earth's atmosphere regulates the planet's temperature?
Correct A. Greenhouse effect
B. Ozone layer depletion
C. Atmospheric circulation
D. Solar radiation

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
A farmer is considering planting a crop in a region with a Mediterranean climate. What type of vegetation belt can be expected in this region?
A. Tropical rainforest
B. Temperate deciduous forest
Correct C. Mediterranean scrubland
D. Desert

Correct Answer: C

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Question 10
What is the primary process by which soil is formed?
Correct A. Weathering and erosion
B. Deposition and sedimentation
C. Biological activity and decomposition
D. Chemical precipitation and crystallization

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
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 is a factor that can influence carrying capacity?
Correct A. Availability of food resources
B. Predation pressure
C. Disease prevalence
D. Climate change

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river. Which of the following is a characteristic of the river's meandering course?
A. The river flows in a straight line
B. The river has a constant width
Correct C. The river has a sinuous course
D. The river flows uphill

Correct Answer: C

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Question 13
The economic geography of Nigeria is characterized by a strong reliance on the export of crude oil. Which of the following is a consequence of this reliance?
A. Increased foreign investment
Correct B. Reduced economic diversification
C. Improved infrastructure development
D. Increased government revenue

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14
The diagram below shows a graph of population growth over time. Which of the following is a characteristic of the population growth curve?
Correct A. The population grows exponentially
B. The population grows linearly
C. The population grows logarithmically
D. The population declines

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
The environmental impact of human activities on the Niger Delta region of Nigeria is a pressing concern. Which of the following is a consequence of oil spills in the region?
A. Loss of biodiversity
B. Soil contamination
C. Water pollution
Correct D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

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Question 16
A soil profile in the humid tropics shows a distinct B horizon with a high concentration of iron and aluminum oxides. What is the most likely explanation for the formation of this B horizon?
A. Leaching of soluble salts and bases
Correct B. Weathering of rocks and soil formation
C. Erosion of the surface soil
D. Deposition of sediment

Correct Answer: B

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Question 17
A map shows a river flowing through a valley. What is the most likely explanation for the formation of this valley?
A. Tectonic uplift
Correct B. Erosion by the river
C. Volcanic activity
D. Glacial activity

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18
A population pyramid shows a high proportion of young people in a country. What is the most likely explanation for this?
Correct A. High fertility rates
B. Low mortality rates
C. High migration rates
D. High divorce rates

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
A rock outcrop shows a distinctive layering of rocks. What is the most likely explanation for the formation of this layering?
Correct A. Deposition of sediment
B. Weathering of rocks
C. Volcanic activity
D. Tectonic uplift

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20
A climate graph shows a high temperature range in a region. What is the most likely explanation for this?
A. High latitude
B. High altitude
C. High humidity
Correct D. High solar radiation

Correct Answer: D

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Question 21
The concept of 'carrying capacity' in environmental management refers to the maximum number of individuals of a species that can be supported by a given environment without causing harm to the environment. Which of the following is a key factor that determines carrying capacity?
Correct A. Availability of food resources
B. Predation pressure
C. Disease prevalence
D. Habitat quality

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
A recent study on climate change indicates that the average global temperature has risen by 1°C since the pre-industrial era. Which of the following is a likely consequence of this temperature increase?
A. Increased precipitation in tropical regions
Correct B. More frequent and severe heatwaves
C. Rising sea levels due to glacier melting
D. Decreased crop yields in temperate regions

Correct Answer: B

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Question 23
A geologist is studying the Earth's mantle and crust. Which of the following is a characteristic of the Earth's mantle?
A. Highly viscous and rigid
Correct B. Composed primarily of silicate minerals
C. Extremely hot and molten
D. Undergoes rapid plate tectonics

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24
A mining company is considering the environmental impact of extracting a new mineral deposit. Which of the following is a potential environmental consequence of mining?
A. Soil erosion and landslides
Correct B. Water pollution and acid mine drainage
C. Loss of biodiversity and habitat destruction
D. Increased greenhouse gas emissions

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25
A demographer is analyzing population growth trends in a developing country. Which of the following is a characteristic of a population with a high total fertility rate?
A. High life expectancy and low infant mortality
B. Low life expectancy and high infant mortality
Correct C. High population growth rate and rapid urbanization
D. Low population growth rate and slow urbanization

Correct Answer: C

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