POST UTME CRAWFORD UNIVERSITY 2018 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
A map projection that preserves angles and shapes is a
Correct A. Conic projection
B. Azimuthal projection
C. Gnomonic projection
D. Orthographic projection

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
The process of weathering that involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller fragments is
Correct A. Mechanical weathering
B. Chemical weathering
C. Physical weathering
D. Biological weathering

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
A country's GDP per capita is a measure of its
A. Standard of living
Correct B. Level of economic development
C. Gross national income
D. Human development index

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. What is the name of the landform labeled 'A'?
A. River terrace
B. River floodplain
Correct C. River valley
D. River delta

Correct Answer: C

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Question 5
The population of a city is increasing at a rate of 5% per annum. If the current population is 100,000, what will be the population after 2 years?
A. 121,000
B. 125,000
Correct C. 130,000
D. 135,000

Correct Answer: C

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Question 6
A soil profile at a site in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria shows a sequence of clay, silt, and sand layers. Which of the following processes is most likely responsible for the formation of this sequence?
A. Weathering and erosion
Correct B. Deposition and sedimentation
C. Biological activity and soil formation
D. Tectonic activity and plate movement

Correct Answer: B

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Question 7
A map of Nigeria shows a region with a high concentration of oil wells. Which of the following environmental issues is most likely to be associated with this region?
A. Soil erosion and sedimentation
Correct B. Water pollution and oil spills
C. Air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions
D. Deforestation and loss of biodiversity

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8
A diagram of the climate and vegetation belts of Nigeria shows a region with a tropical rainforest climate and a high concentration of tropical rainforest vegetation. Which of the following characteristics is most likely to be associated with this region?
Correct A. High levels of rainfall and humidity
B. High levels of temperature and evaporation
C. High levels of soil erosion and sedimentation
D. High levels of deforestation and loss of biodiversity

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
A map of Nigeria shows a region with a high concentration of agricultural land. Which of the following environmental issues is most likely to be associated with this region?
Correct A. Soil degradation and nutrient depletion
B. Water pollution and sedimentation
C. Air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions
D. Deforestation and loss of biodiversity

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
A diagram of the Niger Delta region of Nigeria shows a network of rivers and wetlands. Which of the following environmental issues is most likely to be associated with this region?
A. Soil erosion and sedimentation
Correct B. Water pollution and oil spills
C. Air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions
D. Deforestation and loss of biodiversity

Correct Answer: B

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Question 11
The Earth's rotation causes the Coriolis force, which in turn influences the formation of high and low-pressure systems. What is the primary effect of the Coriolis force on global wind patterns?
A. Deflection of winds towards the equator
Correct B. Deflection of winds towards the poles
C. No effect on global wind patterns
D. Enhancement of wind speeds

Correct Answer: B

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Question 12
A city with a population of 500,000 is experiencing rapid growth at a rate of 5% per annum. If the city's current population density is 1,500 persons per square kilometer, what is the minimum area required to accommodate the population at a density of 1,000 persons per square kilometer?
A. 200 km^2
Correct B. 500 km^2
C. 750 km^2
D. 1,000 km^2

Correct Answer: B

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Question 13
A company is considering the construction of a new factory in a region with a high level of environmental degradation. What is the primary environmental impact of industrial activities on the local ecosystem?
Correct A. Habitat destruction and loss of biodiversity
B. Water pollution and soil contamination
C. Air pollution and climate change
D. Noise pollution and visual disturbance

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
A farmer is considering the use of a new irrigation system to increase crop yields. What is the primary advantage of drip irrigation over traditional flood irrigation?
Correct A. Increased water efficiency and reduced evaporation
B. Improved soil aeration and reduced soil erosion
C. Enhanced crop growth and increased yields
D. Reduced labor costs and increased profitability

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
A city is experiencing rapid urbanization, leading to increased demand for housing and infrastructure. What is the primary impact of urbanization on the local economy?
Correct A. Increased economic growth and job creation
B. Reduced economic growth and increased poverty
C. No impact on the local economy
D. Increased economic inequality and social unrest

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
The concept of 'Economic Man' in Economic Geography is associated with which of the following economists?
A. Adam Smith
B. David Ricardo
Correct C. Alfred Marshall
D. John Maynard Keynes

Correct Answer: C

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Question 17
The process of soil formation is influenced by which of the following factors?
A. Temperature
B. Precipitation
C. Topography
Correct D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

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Question 18
The concept of 'Population Pyramid' in Population and Settlement Studies is used to represent the age structure of a population. Which of the following is a characteristic of a population pyramid?
A. A wide base and narrow top
Correct B. A narrow base and wide top
C. A symmetrical shape
D. An asymmetrical shape

Correct Answer: B

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Question 19
The process of internal land-forming processes involves the movement of rocks and soil through which of the following mechanisms?
A. Weathering
B. Erosion
C. Deposition
Correct D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

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Question 20
The concept of 'Climate Belt' in Climate and Vegetation Belts refers to the division of the Earth's surface into regions based on which of the following factors?
A. Temperature
B. Precipitation
C. Altitude
Correct D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

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Question 21
Using the concept of fractal dimension, explain the relationship between the complexity of a landscape and its fractal dimension.
Correct A. Fractal dimension is a measure of the complexity of a landscape.
B. Fractal dimension is a measure of the simplicity of a landscape.
C. Fractal dimension is a measure of the ruggedness of a landscape.
D. Fractal dimension is a measure of the smoothness of a landscape.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
A population of 1000 individuals is growing at a rate of 10% per annum. If the initial population is 1000, what will be the population after 5 years?
A. 1500
B. 2000
C. 2500
Correct D. 3000

Correct Answer: D

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Question 23
Using the concept of plate tectonics, explain the formation of the Himalayan mountain range.
Correct A. The Himalayan mountain range was formed as a result of the collision between the Indian and Eurasian plates.
B. The Himalayan mountain range was formed as a result of the rifting apart of the Indian and Eurasian plates.
C. The Himalayan mountain range was formed as a result of the subduction of the Indian plate under the Eurasian plate.
D. The Himalayan mountain range was formed as a result of the volcanic activity in the region.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24
A firm is producing two goods, X and Y, using two inputs, labor and capital. The production function for good X is given by Q_X = 2L^0.5K^0.5, where Q_X is the quantity of good X produced, L is the amount of labor used, and K is the amount of capital used. The production function for good Y is given by Q_Y = 3L^0.7K^0.3, where Q_Y is the quantity of good Y produced. If the firm is currently using 100 units of labor and 50 units of capital, what is the marginal product of labor with respect to good X?
A. 1.5
Correct B. 2.5
C. 3.5
D. 4.5

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25
Using the concept of entropy, explain the second law of thermodynamics.
Correct A. The second law of thermodynamics states that the total entropy of a closed system will always increase over time.
B. The second law of thermodynamics states that the total entropy of a closed system will always decrease over time.
C. The second law of thermodynamics states that the total entropy of a closed system will remain constant over time.
D. The second law of thermodynamics states that the total entropy of a closed system will decrease over time.

Correct Answer: A

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