POST UTME COVENANT UNIVERSITY 2023 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
A soil profile consists of a layer of clay, followed by a layer of sand, and then a layer of silt. What is the primary process that has formed this soil profile?
A. Weathering and erosion
B. Deposition and sedimentation
C. Biological activity and root growth
D. Chemical alteration and leaching
Question 2
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?
A. A waterfall
B. A meandering river
C. A delta
D. A lake
Question 3
A map shows a series of parallel ridges and valleys in a region of high relief. What is the most likely explanation for the formation of these features?
A. Tectonic uplift
B. Volcanic activity
C. Glacial erosion
D. Weathering and erosion
Question 4
A diagram shows a cross-section of a delta with a distributary network. What is the most likely explanation for the formation of this distributary network?
A. Tectonic uplift
B. Volcanic activity
C. Glacial erosion
D. River distributaries
Question 5
A map shows a region with a high level of population density. What is the primary factor that has contributed to this high level of population density?
A. The presence of a major city
B. The availability of fertile land
C. The presence of a major transportation route
D. The presence of a major industry
Question 6
The table below shows the population growth of a city over a period of 10 years. What is the average annual growth rate?
A. ( 2% )
B. ( 4% )
C. ( 6% )
D. ( 8% )
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 erosional activity?
A. A waterfall
B. A meandering river
C. A delta
D. A lake
Question 8
The Earth's rotation causes the Coriolis effect, which in turn influences global wind patterns. What is the primary reason for the formation of high-pressure systems near the equator?
A. Temperature differences between the equator and poles
B. Wind patterns caused by the Coriolis effect
C. Ocean currents driven by trade winds
D. Mountain ranges blocking air flow
Question 9
A company is considering investing in a new factory in a region with a high level of economic activity. What is the primary economic factor that the company should consider when making this decision?
A. The availability of skilled labor
B. The cost of raw materials
C. The level of competition in the market
D. The proximity to transportation infrastructure
Question 10
The Niger Delta is a major sedimentary basin in Nigeria, characterized by a complex network of distributaries and wetlands. Which of the following is a primary factor contributing to the formation of this basin?
A. Tectonic uplift
B. Volcanic activity
C. Sedimentation and subsidence
D. Weathering and erosion
Question 11
A company is considering the construction of a new factory in a region with high levels of soil erosion. What type of economic activity is most likely to be affected by this environmental issue?
A. Agriculture
B. Mining
C. Manufacturing
D. Tourism
Question 12
A rock sample is analyzed and found to have a density of 2.5 g/cm³. What is the likely composition of the rock?
A. The rock is likely to be a type of granite.
B. The rock is likely to be a type of basalt.
C. The rock is likely to be a type of sandstone.
D. The rock is likely to be a type of shale.
Question 13
The process of mineral formation involves the concentration of elements through geological processes. Which of the following is a type of mineral deposit that forms through the action of groundwater?
A. Vein deposit
B. Placer deposit
C. Concretionary deposit
D. Hydrothermal deposit
Question 14
The process of plate tectonics involves the movement of the Earth's lithosphere. Which of the following is NOT a type of plate boundary?
A. Divergent boundary
B. Convergent boundary
C. Transform boundary
D. Stagnant boundary
Question 15
A soil profile in the humid tropics shows a distinct B horizon with a high concentration of iron and aluminum oxides. What is the most likely explanation for the formation of this B horizon?
A. Leaching of soluble salts
B. Weathering of rocks
C. Biological activity
D. Erosion of the A horizon

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