POST UTME EKSU 2022 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
In the context of Economic Geography, what is the primary factor that determines the location of a manufacturing industry?
A. Transportation costs
B. Labor costs
C. Market demand
Correct D. Raw material availability

Correct Answer: D

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Question 2
What is the primary difference between a population's growth rate and its birth rate?
Correct A. Growth rate is the rate of population increase, while birth rate is the number of births per 1,000 people per year
B. Growth rate is the rate of population decrease, while birth rate is the number of deaths per 1,000 people per year
C. Growth rate is the rate of population increase, while birth rate is the number of deaths per 1,000 people per year
D. Growth rate is the rate of population decrease, while birth rate is the number of births per 1,000 people per year

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
A city's population is growing at a rate of 2% per year. If the current population is 100,000, what will be the population in 5 years?
A. 120,000
B. 110,000
Correct C. 130,000
D. 140,000

Correct Answer: C

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Question 4
A company is planning to establish a new manufacturing plant in a region. The plant will require 10,000 liters of water per day. If the region's water supply is 50,000 liters per day, what is the maximum number of plants that can be established?
A. 2
Correct B. 3
C. 4
D. 5

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5
A city's population is growing at a rate of 2% per year. If the current population is 100,000, what will be the population in 10 years?
A. 140,000
B. 150,000
Correct C. 160,000
D. 170,000

Correct Answer: C

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Question 6
The population growth rate of a city is 3.5% per annum. If the current population is 1.2 million, what will be the population after 5 years?
A. 1.6 million
B. 1.8 million
Correct C. 2.1 million
D. 2.5 million

Correct Answer: C

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Question 7
A rock sample has a density of 2.5 g/cm³. If the volume of the rock is 10 cm³, what is its mass?
A. 20 g
Correct B. 25 g
C. 30 g
D. 35 g

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT a result of fluvial erosion?
A. Meander
B. Oxbow Lake
C. Delta
Correct D. Canyon

Correct Answer: D

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Question 9
The climate of a region is characterized by high temperatures and low humidity throughout the year. Which of the following vegetation belts is most likely to be found in this region?
A. Tropical Rainforest
B. Tropical Savanna
Correct C. Desert
D. Temperate Grassland

Correct Answer: C

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Question 10
A company is planning to build a new factory in a region with a high population density. Which of the following landforms is most likely to be affected by the construction of the factory?
Correct A. River
B. Lake
C. Mountain
D. Valley

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is characterized by a complex network of rivers and creeks. Which of the following is a major consequence of this geography?
Correct A. Increased risk of flooding
B. Higher population density
C. Greater economic opportunities
D. More frequent droughts

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
The Earth's atmosphere is composed of several layers. Which of the following is NOT one of the layers?
A. Troposphere
B. Stratosphere
C. Mesosphere
Correct D. Ionosphere

Correct Answer: D

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Question 13
The concept of 'carrying capacity' is used in population studies to describe the maximum number of individuals that a given environment can support. What is the primary factor that determines carrying capacity?
A. Availability of food and water
B. Prevalence of disease
C. Quality of habitat
Correct D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

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Question 14
The Niger River is the longest river in West Africa and flows through several countries. What is the primary reason for the river's importance in the region?
A. Agricultural production
B. Fishing and aquaculture
C. Hydroelectric power generation
Correct D. Navigation and transportation

Correct Answer: D

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Question 15
The concept of 'sustainable development' is used to describe economic growth that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. What is the primary goal of sustainable development?
A. Economic growth and profit
B. Environmental protection and conservation
C. Social justice and equality
Correct D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

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Question 16
In a tropical savanna region, the soil formation process is influenced by the presence of a nearby river. Which of the following soil types is most likely to form in this environment?
Correct A. Alfisol
B. Ultisol
C. Oxisol
D. Inceptisol

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
A city with a population of 500,000 is experiencing rapid growth at a rate of 5% per annum. If the current population density is 1,500 people per square kilometer, what will be the population density after 10 years?
A. 2,250 people per square kilometer
Correct B. 3,000 people per square kilometer
C. 4,000 people per square kilometer
D. 5,000 people per square kilometer

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18
A company is planning to establish a new factory in a region with a high level of environmental degradation. Which of the following environmental management strategies would be most effective in minimizing the impact of the factory on the environment?
A. Implementing a recycling program
B. Using renewable energy sources
C. Reducing waste generation
Correct D. Implementing a pollution control system

Correct Answer: D

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Question 19
The Niger Delta region is characterized by a complex network of rivers and wetlands. Which of the following is a major environmental issue associated with this region?
Correct A. Oil spills
B. Deforestation
C. Soil erosion
D. Water pollution

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20
A map shows a region with a high level of population density. Which of the following is a likely consequence of this population density?
A. High level of economic activity
Correct B. High level of poverty
C. High level of environmental degradation
D. High level of social inequality

Correct Answer: B

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Question 21
The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is characterized by a complex network of rivers and creeks. Which of the following is a major consequence of this geography?
A. Increased risk of flooding
B. Higher population density
C. Greater economic opportunities
Correct D. More frequent oil spills

Correct Answer: D

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Question 22
A map of Nigeria shows the country's major cities and roads. Which of the following is a characteristic of the map?
A. It is a topographic map
Correct B. It is a political map
C. It is a thematic map
D. It is a physical map

Correct Answer: B

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Question 23
The Earth's atmosphere is composed of several layers. Which of the following is a characteristic of the stratosphere?
A. It is the hottest layer of the atmosphere
B. It is the coldest layer of the atmosphere
Correct C. It contains the majority of the Earth's ozone
D. It is the thickest layer of the atmosphere

Correct Answer: C

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Question 24
The Niger River is a major source of hydroelectric power in Nigeria. Which of the following is a consequence of this?
Correct A. Increased economic growth
B. Higher population density
C. Greater reliance on fossil fuels
D. More frequent power outages

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
The Sahara Desert is expanding in Nigeria. Which of the following is a consequence of this?
A. Increased agricultural production
B. Higher population density
C. Greater economic opportunities
Correct D. More frequent sandstorms

Correct Answer: D

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