POST UTME EKSU 2023 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
A river's discharge is affected by which of the following factors?
A. Water temperature and precipitation
B. Sediment load and river slope
C. Tributary input and evaporation
D. Wetland area and groundwater recharge
Question 2
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
D. Raw material availability
Question 3
A climate classification system is used to categorize different regions based on their temperature and precipitation patterns. What is the primary type of climate classification system that is used globally?
A. Köppen climate classification
B. Humboldt climate classification
C. Thornthwaite climate classification
D. Holdridge climate classification
Question 4
A river valley is characterized by a V-shaped profile. What is the primary process responsible for the formation of this profile?
A. Erosion by water
B. Erosion by wind
C. Deposition by water
D. Deposition by wind
Question 5
The process of soil erosion is primarily influenced by which of the following factors?
A. Vegetation cover and soil type
B. Rainfall intensity and slope angle
C. Land use and soil compaction
D. Water table depth and groundwater flow
Question 6
The concept of 'Environmental Kuznets Curve' (EKC) suggests that as a country's GDP per capita increases, environmental degradation initially worsens before improving. What is the primary reason for this improvement?
A. Increased government regulations and enforcement
B. Improved technology and innovation
C. Economic growth leads to increased investment in environmental protection
D. Reduced population growth and urbanization
Question 7
A river's discharge is affected by its slope, which in turn is influenced by the underlying geology. What is the primary factor that determines the slope of a river?
A. Tectonic uplift
B. Weathering and erosion
C. Lithology and rock resistance
D. Vegetation cover
Question 8
A recent study on the impact of deforestation on the environment revealed that the rate of deforestation in the Amazon rainforest is increasing exponentially. What is the primary cause of this phenomenon?
A. Increased demand for timber and wood products
B. Expansion of agricultural activities into the rainforest
C. Rising global temperatures causing drought
D. Increased human migration into the rainforest
Question 9
The process of weathering that involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller fragments due to the expansion and contraction of water within the rock's pores is known as:
A. Mechanical weathering
B. Chemical weathering
C. Physical weathering
D. Biological weathering
Question 10
The Earth's atmosphere is composed of several layers. What is the primary function of the stratosphere?
A. It protects the Earth from harmful radiation
B. It regulates the Earth's temperature and climate
C. It contains the majority of the Earth's atmospheric gases
D. It is the layer where weather occurs
Question 11
What is the primary cause of soil erosion in Nigeria?
A. Deforestation
B. Overgrazing
C. Urbanization
D. Climate Change
Question 12
A recent study on the impact of climate change on vegetation belts in West Africa revealed that the savannas are expanding northward at an alarming rate. Which of the following factors is most likely responsible for this phenomenon?
A. Increased precipitation in the region
B. Rising global temperatures causing drought
C. Expansion of agricultural activities into savannas
D. Increased human migration into savannas
Question 13
The diagram below shows a simple climate model. Which of the following is a consequence of an increase in the concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere?
A. An increase in the temperature
B. A decrease in the temperature
C. No change in the temperature
D. A decrease in the greenhouse gas concentration
Question 14
A map of the Niger Delta region shows a network of distributaries and distributary channels. What is the primary function of these distributaries?
A. To carry sediment away from the main river
B. To distribute freshwater throughout the delta
C. To facilitate navigation and trade
D. To prevent erosion of the riverbanks
Question 15
The diagram below shows a simple economic model. Which of the following is a consequence of an increase in the price of a good?
A. An increase in the quantity demanded
B. A decrease in the quantity supplied
C. A decrease in the quantity demanded
D. An increase in the quantity supplied

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