POST UTME CHRISTOPHER UNIVERSITY 2024 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The savannas of West Africa are characterized by a distinct wet and dry season. Which of the following vegetation types is most likely to be found in the savannas during the dry season?
A. Tall grasses
Correct B. Short grasses
C. Acacia trees
D. Miombo woodland

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2
The Niger Delta is a major wetland ecosystem in West Africa. What is the primary reason for the high levels of sedimentation in the Niger Delta?
A. High levels of rainfall
Correct B. Sedimentation from the Niger River
C. Tectonic activity
D. Human activities

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3
The Jos Plateau is a region of volcanic origin in Nigeria. What is the primary economic activity in the Jos Plateau?
A. Agriculture
Correct B. Mining
C. Tourism
D. Manufacturing

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4
The Ogun River is a major river in southwestern Nigeria. What is the primary reason for the high levels of pollution in the Ogun River?
Correct A. Industrial activities
B. Agricultural runoff
C. Domestic waste
D. Natural causes

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
The Benue Trough is a region of significant tectonic activity in Nigeria. What is the primary type of rock formation found in the Benue Trough?
A. Igneous rocks
Correct B. Sedimentary rocks
C. Metamorphic rocks
D. Volcanic rocks

Correct Answer: B

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Question 6
A river's discharge is affected by its slope, which in turn is influenced by the underlying rock type. Which of the following rock types would most likely result in a steeper slope and, consequently, a higher discharge?
A. Limestone
Correct B. Granite
C. Sandstone
D. Shale

Correct Answer: B

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Question 7
A map scale of 1:50,000 is used to represent a region. If the actual distance between two points is 25 km, what is the distance between these points on the map?
A. 0.5 cm
Correct B. 1 cm
C. 2 cm
D. 5 cm

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8
A company is considering investing in a new industry. The industry's production process requires a large amount of water, which is obtained from a nearby river. However, the river's water level is affected by the surrounding land use. Which of the following land uses would most likely result in a decrease in the river's water level?
Correct A. Agricultural land
B. Urban land
C. Forested land
D. Grassland

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
A population growth model is represented by the equation dP/dt = rP(1 - P/K), where P is the population size, r is the intrinsic growth rate, and K is the carrying capacity. If the intrinsic growth rate is 0.2 and the carrying capacity is 1000, what is the population size at which the growth rate is 50% of its maximum value?
A. 200
B. 500
Correct C. 750
D. 900

Correct Answer: C

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Question 10
A company is considering investing in a new industry. The industry's production process requires a large amount of energy, which is obtained from a nearby power plant. However, the power plant's energy output is affected by the surrounding land use. Which of the following land uses would most likely result in an increase in the power plant's energy output?
A. Agricultural land
B. Urban land
Correct C. Forested land
D. Grassland

Correct Answer: C

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Question 11
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?
Correct A. A waterfall
B. A delta
C. A meander
D. A lake

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
The map below shows the distribution of vegetation belts in Nigeria. Which of the following vegetation belts is NOT found in the country?
Correct A. Tropical rainforest
B. Savanna
C. Tropical forest
D. Desert

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a rock layer. Which of the following rock types is NOT a result of the rock cycle?
A. Igneous
B. Sedimentary
C. Metamorphic
Correct D. Foliated

Correct Answer: D

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Question 14
The map below shows the distribution of population in Nigeria. Which of the following cities has the highest population density?
Correct A. Lagos
B. Abuja
C. Kano
D. Ibadan

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river delta. Which of the following landforms is NOT a result of the river's depositional activity?
A. A delta
B. A bay
C. A lake
Correct D. A waterfall

Correct Answer: D

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Question 16
The spatial distribution of population in Nigeria can be described using the concept of
Correct A. Zones of Inversion
B. Isochrones
C. Isohyets
D. Isotherms

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
The formation of soil in Nigeria is primarily influenced by the
A. Climate
B. Topography
C. Vegetation
Correct D. Geology

Correct Answer: D

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Question 18
The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is characterized by a
A. Tropical Rainforest
B. Tropical Savanna
Correct C. Mangrove Forest
D. Desert

Correct Answer: C

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Question 19
The concept of
A. Isothermal Lines
Correct B. Isohyetal Lines
C. Isochrone Lines
D. Isothermic Lines

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20
The process of soil erosion in Nigeria is primarily caused by
Correct A. Water
B. Wind
C. Ice
D. Gravity

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
Analyze the impact of the Niger Delta region's oil spill on the local ecosystem, considering the effects on marine life, soil quality, and human settlements. What is the most likely consequence of this environmental disaster?
A. Increased biodiversity due to the introduction of new species
B. Reduced soil fertility and decreased agricultural productivity
Correct C. Displacement of local communities and loss of traditional livelihoods
D. Improved water quality due to the reduction in industrial activities

Correct Answer: C

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Question 22
A firm is considering the construction of a new factory in the Niger Delta region. What are the potential environmental impacts of this project, and how can they be mitigated?
A. Increased air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions
B. Water pollution and habitat destruction
C. Soil degradation and loss of biodiversity
Correct D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

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Question 23
A map of Nigeria shows the distribution of different ethnic groups across the country. What is the significance of the Yoruba people's concentration in the southwestern region?
Correct A. Their historical ties to the region's pre-colonial kingdoms
B. Their economic dominance in the region's agricultural sector
C. Their cultural influence on the region's language and customs
D. Their political control over the region's local governments

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24
A researcher is studying the impact of climate change on Nigeria's agricultural sector. What are the potential consequences of rising temperatures and changing precipitation patterns on crop yields and food security?
A. Increased crop yields due to longer growing seasons
B. Reduced crop yields due to drought and heat stress
C. Improved food security due to increased agricultural productivity
Correct D. Decreased food security due to reduced crop yields and increased food prices

Correct Answer: D

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Question 25
A map of Nigeria shows the distribution of different natural resources across the country. What is the significance of the country's oil reserves in the Niger Delta region?
A. Their contribution to the country's GDP and foreign exchange earnings
B. Their impact on the country's energy security and independence
C. Their role in the country's economic development and industrialization
Correct D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

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