POST UTME COVENANT UNIVERSITY 2021 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The population growth rate of a city is 3.5% per annum. If the current population is 1,000,000, what will be the population after 5 years?
Correct A. 1,063,250
B. 1,045,000
C. 1,050,000
D. 1,075,000

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
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. 1,000 m
D. 10,000 m

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3
A soil profile shows a layer of clay at a depth of 20 cm. The clay layer is 10 cm thick. What is the percentage of clay in the soil?
A. 20%
Correct B. 30%
C. 40%
D. 50%

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4
A diagram shows a cross-section of a river valley. The river flows through a meander. What is the name of the process that occurs when the river flows through the meander?
Correct A. Meandering
B. Erosion
C. Deposition
D. Cutting

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
A graph shows the relationship between population density and urbanization. What is the name of the stage where the population density is high and the urbanization rate is low?
A. Stage 1
B. Stage 2
Correct C. Stage 3
D. Stage 4

Correct Answer: C

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Question 6
The process of soil formation involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller particles through the action of wind, water, and ice. Which of the following is NOT a type of rock that can be broken down through this process?
A. Granite
B. Sandstone
C. Limestone
Correct D. Obsidian

Correct Answer: D

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Question 7
A city with a population of 500,000 has a growth rate of 5% per annum. If the city's population is expected to double in 20 years, what is the annual growth rate?
A. 3%
Correct B. 4%
C. 5%
D. 6%

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8
A company produces 1000 units of a product per day. If the cost of production is ₦100 per unit, what is the total cost of production for a 10-day period?
A. ₦100,000
B. ₦200,000
Correct C. ₦300,000
D. ₦400,000

Correct Answer: C

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Question 9
A farmer has 500 hectares of land for farming. If the yield per hectare is 2 tons, what is the total yield for the entire land?
A. 1000 tons
Correct B. 2000 tons
C. 3000 tons
D. 4000 tons

Correct Answer: B

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Question 10
A river has a discharge of 1000 m³/s. If the river flows for 10 hours, what is the total volume of water discharged?
A. 10,000 m³
B. 20,000 m³
Correct C. 30,000 m³
D. 40,000 m³

Correct Answer: C

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Question 11
A recent study on the effects of climate change on the Amazon rainforest found that the rate of deforestation has increased by 25% over the past decade. What is the likely impact on the global carbon cycle?
Correct A. Increased atmospheric CO2 levels
B. Decreased atmospheric CO2 levels
C. No impact on atmospheric CO2 levels
D. Increased global temperatures

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
A company is considering investing in a new solar panel factory. The factory will require an initial investment of ₦500 million and will generate an annual profit of ₦200 million. What is the payback period of the investment?
Correct A. 5 years
B. 10 years
C. 15 years
D. 20 years

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
A geologist is studying the formation of a new mountain range. The range is formed by the collision of two tectonic plates. What type of rock is likely to form as a result of this process?
A. Igneous rock
B. Sedimentary rock
Correct C. Metamorphic rock
D. Foliated rock

Correct Answer: C

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Question 14
A farmer is considering using a new type of fertilizer that contains a high concentration of nitrogen. The fertilizer will increase crop yields by 20% but will also increase the cost of production by 15%. What is the net effect on the farmer's profit?
Correct A. Increase in profit
B. Decrease in profit
C. No change in profit
D. Uncertain effect on profit

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
A company is considering investing in a new wind farm. The wind farm will generate an annual profit of ₦150 million and will require an initial investment of ₦1 billion. What is the internal rate of return (IRR) of the investment?
A. 10%
Correct B. 15%
C. 20%
D. 25%

Correct Answer: B

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Question 16
In the context of Economic Geography, what is the primary factor that determines the location of a manufacturing industry?
A. Transportation costs
B. Labor costs
Correct C. Raw material availability
D. Market demand

Correct Answer: C

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Question 17
A map shows a river flowing through a valley. What type of landform is this?
A. Dome
B. Volcano
Correct C. Valley
D. Plateau

Correct Answer: C

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Question 18
A population of 100,000 people is growing at a rate of 2% per annum. What is the population after 5 years?
A. 120,000
B. 110,000
Correct C. 130,000
D. 140,000

Correct Answer: C

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Question 19
A rock sample has a density of 2.5 g/cm³. What is the volume of the sample if its mass is 50 g?
A. 20 cm³
Correct B. 25 cm³
C. 30 cm³
D. 35 cm³

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20
A climate graph shows a temperature range of 20°C to 30°C. What type of climate is this?
Correct A. Tropical
B. Temperate
C. Continental
D. Polar

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
In the context of Nigeria's climate and vegetation belts, what is the primary factor that influences the distribution of the Guinea savanna?
A. Temperature
Correct B. Precipitation
C. Altitude
D. Soil type

Correct Answer: B

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Question 22
A study on the environmental impact of oil spills in the Niger Delta revealed that the spills have led to the degradation of the mangrove forests. What is the most likely consequence of this degradation?
A. Loss of biodiversity
B. Increased risk of flooding
C. Decreased fish population
Correct D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

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Question 23
Using the formula for the area of a triangle, ( A = rac{1}{2}bh ), calculate the area of a triangle with a base of 5 cm and a height of 8 cm.
A. 10 cm^2
Correct B. 20 cm^2
C. 30 cm^2
D. 40 cm^2

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24
A map of Nigeria shows the location of the Benue-Adamawa plateau. What is the primary feature of this plateau?
A. Volcanic origin
Correct B. Erosional origin
C. Tectonic origin
D. Glacial origin

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25
A diagram of a simple electric circuit shows a battery, a resistor, and a switch. What is the function of the switch in the circuit?
Correct A. To control the flow of current
B. To increase the resistance
C. To decrease the voltage
D. To connect the circuit to a power source

Correct Answer: A

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