POST UTME ELIZADE UNIVERSITY 2017 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
A company is considering the construction of a new factory in a rural area. The factory will produce plastic bags, which will be sold in the local market. What is the primary environmental impact of this project?
A. The factory will create jobs for local residents
B. The factory will increase the demand for plastic bags
C. The factory will pollute the air and water
D. The factory will reduce the amount of waste in the area
Question 2
A 5 km long river flows through a 2 km wide valley. If the river's discharge rate is 10 m3/s, what is the average velocity of the river?
A. 0.5 m/s
B. 1.0 m/s
C. 1.5 m/s
D. 2.0 m/s
Question 3
The external processes that shape the Earth's surface include weathering, erosion, and deposition. What is the primary effect of weathering on the Earth's surface?
A. The formation of new rocks
B. The alteration of existing rocks
C. The creation of new landforms
D. The destruction of existing landforms
Question 4
A rock sample has a density of 2.5 g/cm3 and a volume of 10 cm3. What is the mass of the rock sample?
A. 25 g
B. 50 g
C. 75 g
D. 100 g
Question 5
A diagram shows the process of plate tectonics. What is the result of two plates colliding?
A. Mountain building
B. Volcanic eruption
C. Earthquake
D. Weathering
Question 6
A soil profile is characterized by a distinct B horizon. What is the most likely reason for the presence of this B horizon?
A. Weathering of rocks
B. Leaching of soluble salts
C. Erosion of the surface layer
D. Deposition of sediments
Question 7
Determine the rate of soil erosion in a region with a mean annual rainfall of 1200 mm, a slope of 10°, and a soil type with a cohesion of 0.5 N/m.
A. 0.5 m/year
B. 1.2 m/year
C. 2.5 m/year
D. 5.0 m/year
Question 8
A city with a population of 500,000 has a population density of 1,000 people per square kilometer. If the city has a total area of 500 square kilometers, what is the population density of the city?
A. 500 people per square kilometer
B. 1,000 people per square kilometer
C. 2,000 people per square kilometer
D. 5,000 people per square kilometer
Question 9
The map below shows the distribution of population in Nigeria. What is the main reason for the high population density in the north-central region?
A. Availability of fertile land for agriculture
B. Access to transportation and trade networks
C. Presence of natural resources such as oil and gas
D. Climate and vegetation conditions
Question 10
The following diagram shows a cross-section of a soil profile in the Nigerian savanna region. What is the primary process that has led to the formation of this soil profile?
A. Weathering and erosion
B. Deposition and sedimentation
C. Soil formation and pedogenesis
D. Soil degradation and erosion
Question 11
A map shows a river flowing through a valley. What type of landform is the valley?
A. Dolomite
B. Gorge
C. V-shaped valley
D. U-shaped valley
Question 12
The diagram below shows the internal land-forming processes. Which of the following processes is primarily responsible for the formation of mountains?
A. Volcanic Activity
B. Plate Tectonics
C. Weathering
D. Erosion
Question 13
The diagram below shows the climate and vegetation belts of Nigeria. Which of the following climate belts is characterized by a high level of rainfall and a dense rainforest?
A. Tropical Rainforest
B. Savanna
C. Desert
D. Mountain
Question 14
A rock sample is taken from a mountain and analyzed for its composition. The rock is found to be composed of 50% quartz, 30% feldspar, and 20% mica. What type of rock is this?
A. Igneous rock
B. Sedimentary rock
C. Metamorphic rock
D. Granite
Question 15
The Earth's rotation and orbit around the Sun result in the formation of various landforms. What is the primary reason for the formation of mountain ranges?
A. Volcanic activity
B. Weathering and erosion
C. Plate tectonics
D. Glacial activity

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