POST UTME COVENANT UNIVERSITY 2018 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is characterized by a complex network of distributaries and distributary channels. What is the primary reason for this complex network?
Correct A. The Niger River's high sediment load
B. The region's low elevation
C. The presence of numerous distributary channels
D. The influence of the Atlantic Ocean's tides

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
The Jos Plateau is a region of Nigeria known for its rich mineral deposits. What type of rock is most commonly associated with these deposits?
A. Igneous rock
B. Sedimentary rock
C. Metamorphic rock
Correct D. Hydrothermal vein rock

Correct Answer: D

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Question 3
The Benue Trough is a region of Nigeria characterized by a series of faults and folds. What type of tectonic activity is responsible for this feature?
A. Continental rifting
B. Oceanic-continental convergence
Correct C. Intraplate deformation
D. Volcanic activity

Correct Answer: C

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Question 4
The Niger River is the primary source of hydroelectric power in Nigeria. What percentage of the country's electricity is generated from this source?
A. 20%
Correct B. 30%
C. 40%
D. 50%

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5
The Kainji Dam is a hydroelectric dam located on the Niger River in Nigeria. What is the primary purpose of this dam?
A. Irrigation
B. Drinking water supply
Correct C. Hydroelectric power generation
D. Flood control

Correct Answer: C

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Question 6
The diagram below shows the distribution of vegetation belts in Nigeria. Which of the following vegetation belts is NOT found in the savanna region?
Correct A. Mangrove
B. Sahel
C. Guinea
D. Tropical Rainforest

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
The diagram below shows the relationship between the Earth's distance from the Sun and the amount of solar energy it receives. What is the name of the curve that best represents this relationship?
Correct A. Inverse Square Law
B. Direct Proportionality
C. Inverse Proportionality
D. Square Root Relationship

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
The diagram below shows the distribution of population in Nigeria. What is the name of the region with the highest population density?
Correct A. South-West
B. North-East
C. North-West
D. South-East

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
The diagram below shows the relationship between the amount of rainfall and the type of vegetation in Nigeria. What is the name of the region with the highest rainfall?
Correct A. Tropical Rainforest
B. Savanna
C. Mangrove
D. Desert

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
The diagram below shows the distribution of natural resources in Nigeria. What is the name of the region with the highest concentration of oil reserves?
Correct A. South-South
B. North-East
C. North-West
D. South-East

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
The process of soil formation through the weathering of rocks is known as _______.
A. Mechanical weathering
Correct B. Chemical weathering
C. Biological weathering
D. Erosion

Correct Answer: B

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Question 12
A river's gradient is affected by the _______ of the surrounding landscape.
Correct A. Elevation
B. Slope
C. Vegetation
D. Soil type

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a _______.
A. Mountain
Correct B. Valley
C. Plateau
D. Hill

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14
The _______ of a population is the rate at which the population is increasing or decreasing.
A. Birth rate
B. Death rate
Correct C. Growth rate
D. Migration rate

Correct Answer: C

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Question 15
The diagram below shows a _______ of a city's population over time.
A. Bar chart
B. Pie chart
Correct C. Line graph
D. Scatter plot

Correct Answer: C

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Question 16
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
Correct C. Physical weathering
D. Biological weathering

Correct Answer: C

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Question 17
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. What is the name of the landform labeled 'X'?
Correct A. Meander
B. Oxbow lake
C. Delta
D. Estuary

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
The population growth rate of a country is 2.5% per annum. If the current population is 20 million, what will be the population after 10 years?
A. 25,000,000
B. 30,000,000
C. 35,000,000
Correct D. 40,000,000

Correct Answer: D

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Question 19
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between the amount of rainfall and the number of days with rainfall. What is the name of the type of relationship shown?
A. Direct proportion
Correct B. Inverse proportion
C. Direct variation
D. Inverse variation

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20
The Earth's rotation causes the following phenomenon:
A. Tides
B. Seasonal changes
Correct C. Day and night
D. Earthquakes

Correct Answer: C

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Question 21
The Earth's rotation causes the Coriolis effect, which in turn influences global wind patterns. However, this effect is more pronounced near the equator than at higher latitudes. What is the primary reason for this difference?
Correct A. The Coriolis effect is weaker at higher latitudes due to the Earth's slightly ellipsoidal shape.
B. The Coriolis effect is stronger at higher latitudes due to the increased distance from the equator.
C. The Coriolis effect is weaker at higher latitudes due to the reduced atmospheric pressure.
D. The Coriolis effect is stronger at higher latitudes due to the increased wind speed.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
A population of 1000 individuals is growing at a rate of 5% per annum. If the initial population is 500 males and 500 females, what is the expected number of females in the population after 10 years?
A. 750
Correct B. 850
C. 950
D. 1050

Correct Answer: B

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Question 23
A map shows a river flowing through a valley. The river's gradient is 1 in 100. If the river flows for 10 km, what is the total drop in elevation?
A. 10 m
Correct B. 100 m
C. 1000 m
D. 10,000 m

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24
A company is planning to build a new factory in a rural area. The factory will employ 1000 workers and will generate 5000 kg of waste per day. What is the expected impact on the local environment?
A. The factory will have a negligible impact on the local environment.
B. The factory will have a moderate impact on the local environment.
Correct C. The factory will have a significant impact on the local environment.
D. The factory will have a catastrophic impact on the local environment.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 25
A city has a population of 1 million people. The city is growing at a rate of 5% per annum. If the city's population is expected to double in 20 years, what is the expected population in 30 years?
A. 2 million
B. 3 million
C. 4 million
Correct D. 5 million

Correct Answer: D

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