POST UTME COVENANT UNIVERSITY 2022 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
In a study on population growth, a researcher finds that the population of a city grows at a rate of 5% per annum. If the current population is 500,000, what will be the population after 3 years?
A. 525,000
B. 550,000
Correct C. 575,000
D. 600,000

Correct Answer: C

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Question 2
A map of Nigeria shows that the Niger Delta region has a coastline of approximately 650 km. If the coastline is 2.5 times longer than the distance from the city of Lagos to the city of Ibadan, what is the distance from Lagos to Ibadan?
Correct A. 260 km
B. 270 km
C. 280 km
D. 290 km

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
A company that produces textiles in Nigeria uses a machine that can produce 500 meters of fabric per hour. If the machine operates for 8 hours a day, 5 days a week, and 52 weeks a year, how many meters of fabric will it produce in a year?
A. 1,040,000 m
B. 1,080,000 m
Correct C. 1,120,000 m
D. 1,160,000 m

Correct Answer: C

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Question 4
A researcher studying the geography of Nigeria finds that the country's population is growing at a rate of 2.5% per annum. If the current population is 200 million, what will be the population after 10 years?
A. 242,500,000
B. 245,000,000
Correct C. 247,500,000
D. 250,000,000

Correct Answer: C

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Question 5
A map of Nigeria shows that the Benue River flows through the states of Benue, Taraba, and Plateau. If the river flows for 500 km through the state of Benue, and then flows for 300 km through the state of Taraba, what is the total distance the river flows through the two states?
A. 800 km
B. 850 km
Correct C. 900 km
D. 950 km

Correct Answer: C

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Question 6
The process of soil formation through the weathering of rocks is an example of a _______________ process.
A. mechanical
Correct B. chemical
C. biological
D. physical

Correct Answer: B

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Question 7
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT a result of the river's erosive action?
A. A meandering river
Correct B. A waterfall
C. A lake
D. A delta

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8
The diagram below shows a simple economic model. What is the relationship between the supply and demand curves?
A. The supply curve is above the demand curve
Correct B. The demand curve is above the supply curve
C. The supply curve is below the demand curve
D. The demand curve is below the supply curve

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9
The diagram below shows a geological map of a region. What type of rock is most likely to be found in the area marked 'A'?
A. Igneous rock
B. Sedimentary rock
Correct C. Metamorphic rock
D. Granite

Correct Answer: C

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Question 10
The diagram below shows a simple ecosystem. What is the role of the producer in the ecosystem?
Correct A. To produce energy for the ecosystem
B. To consume energy from the ecosystem
C. To decompose dead organisms
D. To regulate the population of the ecosystem

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
The Niger Delta region is characterized by a unique combination of physical and economic features. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Niger Delta region?
A. High population density
B. Rich oil reserves
Correct C. High agricultural productivity
D. Low population density

Correct Answer: C

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Question 12
Soil erosion is a major environmental issue in Nigeria. Which of the following is a major cause of soil erosion in Nigeria?
Correct A. Deforestation
B. Overgrazing
C. Urbanization
D. Industrialization

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
The economic geography of Nigeria is characterized by a strong focus on natural resources. Which of the following is a major natural resource that Nigeria is rich in?
Correct A. Oil
B. Coal
C. Iron ore
D. Copper

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
Map reading and interpretation are essential skills for geographers. Which of the following is a type of map projection?
Correct A. Mercator projection
B. Gall-Peters projection
C. Robinson projection
D. Azimuthal equidistant projection

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
Internal and external land-forming processes shape the Earth's surface. Which of the following is an example of an internal land-forming process?
A. Volcanic eruption
B. Weathering
C. Erosion
Correct D. Plate tectonics

Correct Answer: D

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Question 16
The population of a city is growing at a rate of 5% per annum. If the current population is 500,000, what will be the population after 3 years?
Correct A. 650,000
B. 600,000
C. 550,000
D. 500,000

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
A company produces two products, X and Y. The profit from the production of X is ₦100 per unit, and the profit from the production of Y is ₦150 per unit. If the company produces 200 units of X and 300 units of Y, what is the total profit?
A. ₦45,000
Correct B. ₦50,000
C. ₦55,000
D. ₦60,000

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18
A farmer has a rectangular field with a length of 100m and a width of 50m. If the farmer plants a crop that yields 2kg/m², how many kilograms of crop will the farmer harvest?
A. 10,000kg
B. 15,000kg
Correct C. 20,000kg
D. 25,000kg

Correct Answer: C

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Question 19
A rock sample has a volume of 0.5m³ and a density of 2.5g/cm³. What is the mass of the rock sample?
A. 1.25kg
Correct B. 1.5kg
C. 1.75kg
D. 2.0kg

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20
A map shows a river flowing through a valley. The river has a width of 10m and a depth of 5m. If the river flows at a rate of 2m/s, what is the volume of water flowing through the river per second?
A. 50m³/s
B. 75m³/s
Correct C. 100m³/s
D. 125m³/s

Correct Answer: C

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Question 21
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 22
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river delta. Which of the following is a characteristic of the delta?
A. The delta is a result of a river flowing into a lake
Correct B. The delta is a result of a river flowing into the ocean
C. The delta is a result of a river flowing into a sea
D. The delta is a result of a river flowing into a river

Correct Answer: B

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Question 23
The diagram below shows a graph of population growth over time. What is the name of the stage where the population growth rate begins to slow down?
A. Exponential growth
Correct B. Logistic growth
C. Stationary growth
D. Declining growth

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24
The process of environmental degradation caused by human activities such as deforestation, pollution, and climate change is known as:
A. Environmental conservation
Correct B. Environmental degradation
C. Environmental sustainability
D. Environmental management

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a mountain range. Which of the following is a characteristic of the mountain range?
Correct A. The mountain range is a result of tectonic plate movement
B. The mountain range is a result of erosion
C. The mountain range is a result of volcanic activity
D. The mountain range is a result of weathering

Correct Answer: A

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