POST UTME EKSU 2017 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The following map shows the distribution of soil types in a region. What type of soil is found in the area labeled 'X'?
A. Alluvial soil
B. Laterite soil
C. Alfisol
D. Mollisol
Question 2
The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is characterized by which type of landform?
A. Deltaic plain
B. Alluvial plain
C. Coastal plain
D. Hilly terrain
Question 3
In the context of Nigeria's physical geography, what is the primary factor responsible for the formation of the Jos Plateau?
A. Volcanic activity
B. Tectonic uplift
C. Weathering and erosion
D. Glacial activity
Question 4
A map of Nigeria's vegetation zones shows a region with a mix of tropical rainforest and savanna. What is the primary factor responsible for this transition zone?
A. Latitude
B. Altitude
C. Rainfall
D. Temperature
Question 5
The vegetation belt that covers the tropical regions of Nigeria, characterized by dense rainforests and a high level of biodiversity, is known as the:
A. Savanna belt
B. Tropical rainforest belt
C. Mangrove belt
D. Desert belt
Question 6
A company is considering investing in a new project that involves the extraction of a mineral resource. The company's goal is to maximize its profits. Which of the following economic principles is most relevant to this decision?
A. Opportunity Cost
B. Scarcity
C. Supply and Demand
D. Economies of Scale
Question 7
The map projection that preserves angles and shapes, but not sizes, is known as the:
A. Mercator projection
B. Gall-Peters projection
C. Robinson projection
D. Azimuthal equidistant projection
Question 8
A company is considering investing in a new project that has a net present value (NPV) of ₦10,000,000. If the company's cost of capital is 12% per annum, what is the internal rate of return (IRR) of the project?
A. 10
B. 12
C. 15
D. 18
Question 9
A farmer has 10 hectares of land. If he plants 2 hectares with maize and 3 hectares with beans, what percentage of the land is used for maize?
A. 20%
B. 30%
C. 40%
D. 50%
Question 10
The diagram below represents a cross-section of the Earth's atmosphere. Which of the following layers is responsible for absorbing most of the Sun's ultraviolet radiation?
A. Troposphere
B. Stratosphere
C. Mesosphere
D. Thermosphere
Question 11
A firm is producing a good that has a demand function given by ( Q = 100 - 2P ). If the firm's marginal cost (MC) is ₦50 per unit, what is the optimal price to charge for the good?
A. 20
B. 30
C. 40
D. 50
Question 12
A graph showing the relationship between temperature and precipitation in Nigeria's savannas indicates a positive correlation. What is the primary reason for this relationship?
A. Evapotranspiration
B. Insolation
C. Vegetation cover
D. Soil moisture
Question 13
The following graph shows the relationship between the amount of rainfall and the rate of soil erosion. What is the name of the process represented by the graph?
A. Positive correlation
B. Negative correlation
C. Inverse correlation
D. Direct correlation
Question 14
The process of soil formation that involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller particles through the action of wind, water, and ice is known as:
A. Mechanical weathering
B. Chemical weathering
C. Physical weathering
D. Biological weathering
Question 15
In a tropical rainforest, the rate of soil erosion is influenced by the type of vegetation cover. Which of the following types of vegetation cover would lead to the highest rate of soil erosion?
A. Grassland
B. Mangrove Forest
C. Tropical Rainforest
D. Cloud Forest

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