POST UTME CHRISTOPHER UNIVERSITY 2022 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
In a tropical rainforest, the rate of soil formation is influenced by the type of vegetation. Which of the following types of vegetation is most likely to produce the highest rate of soil formation?
A. Tall trees with a dense canopy
B. Short grasses and shrubs
C. Mangrove forests
D. Coral reefs
Question 2
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a mountain range. Which of the following is a characteristic of the mountain range?
A. A fault line
B. A fold mountain
C. A volcanic mountain
D. A plateau
Question 3
The diagram below shows a cross-section of the Benue Trough. What is the name of the geological feature labeled 'A'?
A. Fault
B. Fold
C. Volcano
D. Plateau
Question 4
A company is planning to establish a new factory in Nigeria. The factory will require 5000 liters of water per day. If the company wants to use a borehole as the source of water, what is the minimum depth of the borehole required to ensure a steady supply of water?
A. 10 meters
B. 20 meters
C. 30 meters
D. 40 meters
Question 5
A rock sample is analyzed and found to have a density of 2.5 g/cm^3. If the sample weighs 50 g, what is its volume?
A. 20 cm^3
B. 25 cm^3
C. 30 cm^3
D. 35 cm^3
Question 6
A map projection is a way of representing the Earth's surface on a flat surface. What is the main disadvantage of the Mercator projection?
A. It preserves the shape of features at the equator.
B. It preserves the shape of features at the poles.
C. It distorts the size of features as you move towards the poles.
D. It preserves the size of features throughout the map.
Question 7
A river's course is shaped by the interplay of tectonic forces, erosion, and deposition. What is the primary factor that determines the river's meandering pattern?
A. The river's discharge
B. The river's gradient
C. The river's width
D. The river's sinuosity
Question 8
Soil formation is a complex process influenced by climate, topography, and vegetation. What is the primary factor that determines the rate of soil weathering?
A. Temperature
B. Precipitation
C. Wind
D. Vegetation cover
Question 9
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river delta. Which of the following is a characteristic of the delta?
A. Coastal erosion
B. Sediment deposition
C. Tidal currents
D. Wave action
Question 10
The concept of carrying capacity is used in environmental management to describe the maximum number of people or animals that an area can support. What is the main factor that affects the carrying capacity of an area?
A. Climate
B. Soil quality
C. Water availability
D. Population density
Question 11
The diagram below shows a graph of temperature against altitude. Which of the following statements is NOT supported by the data?
A. Temperature decreases with altitude
B. Temperature increases with altitude
C. Altitude increases with temperature
D. Altitude decreases with temperature
Question 12
The diagram below shows the different types of rocks. Which type of rock is represented by the arrow pointing to the left?
A. Igneous
B. Sedimentary
C. Metamorphic
D. Foliated
Question 13
A company is planning to establish a new factory in Nigeria. The factory will require 5000 liters of water per day. If the company wants to use a borehole as the source of water, what is the minimum depth of the borehole required to ensure a steady supply of water?
A. 10 meters
B. 20 meters
C. 30 meters
D. 40 meters
Question 14
A population of 1000 people is growing at a rate of 5% per annum. If the growth rate remains constant, what will be the population after 10 years?
A. 1500
B. 2000
C. 2500
D. 3000
Question 15
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

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