POST UTME CRAWFORD UNIVERSITY 2023 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is characterized by a complex network of rivers, creeks, and wetlands. What is the primary reason for the high level of biodiversity in this region?
A. High levels of rainfall and flooding
B. Presence of mangrove forests and salt marshes
Correct C. Diverse array of aquatic and terrestrial species
D. Human activities such as deforestation and pollution

Correct Answer: C

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Question 2
The Earth's rotation causes the Coriolis effect, which in turn influences global wind patterns. What is the primary consequence of the Coriolis effect on global climate?
A. Formation of high and low-pressure systems
Correct B. Creation of tropical and temperate climate zones
C. Development of trade winds and westerlies
D. Increased precipitation in certain regions

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3
The Niger River is the longest river in West Africa, stretching over 4,100 kilometers. What is the primary reason for the river's meandering course?
A. High levels of rainfall and flooding
Correct B. Presence of hard and soft rocks
C. Diverse array of aquatic and terrestrial species
D. Human activities such as deforestation and pollution

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4
The population of Nigeria is projected to reach 440 million by 2050. What is the primary consequence of this rapid population growth?
A. Increased demand for food and water resources
B. Higher levels of urbanization and migration
Correct C. Increased pressure on natural resources
D. Improved access to education and healthcare

Correct Answer: C

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Question 5
The Sahara Desert covers over 9,000,000 square kilometers of North Africa. What is the primary reason for the desert's expansion?
Correct A. Changes in global climate patterns
B. Human activities such as deforestation and overgrazing
C. Increased levels of rainfall and flooding
D. Natural processes such as erosion and sedimentation

Correct Answer: A

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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 fluvial erosion?
A. oxygen
B. valley
C. meander
Correct D. delta

Correct Answer: D

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Question 8
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 10 years?
A. 150,000
B. 200,000
Correct C. 250,000
D. 300,000

Correct Answer: C

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Question 9
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between the amount of fertilizer used and the yield of a crop. Which of the following statements is NOT supported by the data?
A. The yield increases as the amount of fertilizer used increases.
B. The yield decreases as the amount of fertilizer used increases.
C. The yield remains constant as the amount of fertilizer used increases.
Correct D. The price of the crop increases as the amount of fertilizer used increases.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 10
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a mountain range. Which of the following landforms is NOT a result of tectonic activity?
A. mountain
B. valley
C. plateau
Correct D. ocean

Correct Answer: D

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Question 11
The Earth's rotation causes the apparent shift of the position of celestial bodies in the sky due to a phenomenon known as
A. Precession
B. Nutation
Correct C. Aberration
D. Refraction

Correct Answer: C

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Question 12
A map projection that preserves angles and shapes is known as a
Correct A. Conic Projection
B. Azimuthal Projection
C. Gnomonic Projection
D. Equidistant Projection

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
The process of soil formation from the weathering of rocks is known as
Correct A. Pedogenesis
B. Denudation
C. Erosion
D. Deposition

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
The climate of a region is determined by its
A. Latitude
B. Altitude
C. Distance from the equator
Correct D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

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Question 15
The process of soil erosion by water is known as
A. Rill erosion
B. Gully erosion
C. Sheet erosion
Correct D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

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Question 16
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. What is the name of the landform labeled A?
Correct A. Valley
B. Plateau
C. Hill
D. Mountain

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
The diagram below shows a map of the African continent. What is the name of the country labeled B?
A. Egypt
Correct B. South Africa
C. Morocco
D. Nigeria

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a mountain range. What is the name of the landform labeled C?
Correct A. Mountain
B. Hill
C. Plateau
D. Valley

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
The diagram below shows a map of the world. What is the name of the ocean labeled D?
A. Pacific Ocean
B. Atlantic Ocean
C. Indian Ocean
Correct D. Arctic Ocean

Correct Answer: D

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Question 20
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river delta. What is the name of the landform labeled E?
Question 21
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. What is the likely effect of the river's meandering on the surrounding landscape?
A. The surrounding landscape will become more rugged and hilly.
Correct B. The surrounding landscape will become flatter and more fertile.
C. The surrounding landscape will remain unchanged.
D. The surrounding landscape will become more prone to erosion.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 22
A company is considering investing in a new factory in a rural area. What is the likely impact of the factory's presence on the local population?
Correct A. The local population will experience a significant increase in employment opportunities.
B. The local population will experience a significant decrease in employment opportunities.
C. The local population will remain unchanged in terms of employment opportunities.
D. The local population will experience a significant increase in poverty levels.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
A geologist is studying the formation of a new mountain range. What is the likely process responsible for the formation of the mountain range?
Correct A. The process of plate tectonics.
B. The process of erosion.
C. The process of sedimentation.
D. The process of weathering.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24
A demographer is studying the population growth of a small town. What is the likely effect of the town's population growth on the local infrastructure?
Correct A. The local infrastructure will become more congested and overburdened.
B. The local infrastructure will remain unchanged.
C. The local infrastructure will become less congested and more efficient.
D. The local infrastructure will become more resilient and adaptable.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
A cartographer is creating a new map of a region. What is the likely scale of the map?
A. The map will have a scale of 1:100,000.
Correct B. The map will have a scale of 1:50,000.
C. The map will have a scale of 1:10,000.
D. The map will have a scale of 1:5,000.

Correct Answer: B

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