POST UTME GREENFIELD UNIVERSITY 2017 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
A map of Nigeria shows the Benue Trough as a region of high seismic activity. Which of the following is a likely consequence of this?
Correct A. Increased risk of earthquakes
B. Formation of new mountain ranges
C. Creation of new rivers
D. Increased volcanic activity

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
The diagram below shows a cross-section of the Niger Delta. What is the likely effect of the sediment load on the delta's shape?
Correct A. The delta will become more rounded
B. The delta will become more angular
C. The delta will remain the same shape
D. The delta will become more irregular

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
The table below shows the population growth rate of Nigeria from 1980 to 2010. What is the likely cause of the decline in growth rate?
A. Increased fertility rate
B. Improved healthcare
C. Decline in infant mortality rate
Correct D. Increased mortality rate

Correct Answer: D

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Question 4
The diagram below shows a cross-section of the Jos Plateau. What is the likely effect of the volcanic activity on the surrounding landscape?
Correct A. The surrounding landscape will become more rugged
B. The surrounding landscape will become more flat
C. The surrounding landscape will remain the same
D. The surrounding landscape will become more irregular

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
The map below shows the distribution of major crops in Nigeria. What is the likely effect of the climate change on the crop yields?
A. The crop yields will increase
Correct B. The crop yields will decrease
C. The crop yields will remain the same
D. The crop yields will become more irregular

Correct Answer: B

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Question 6
The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is characterized by a unique combination of physical and economic geography. Which of the following is NOT a primary factor contributing to the region's economic significance?
A. Rich oil reserves
B. Strategic location for international trade
C. High population density
Correct D. Agricultural productivity

Correct Answer: D

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Question 7
The diagram below shows a cross-section of the Benue Trough. What type of landform is represented by the shaded area?
Correct A. A rift valley
B. A fault block mountain
C. A fold mountain
D. A volcanic plateau

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
The process of soil erosion in Nigeria is influenced by several factors, including vegetation cover, rainfall intensity, and soil type. Which of the following is NOT a primary factor contributing to soil erosion in the country?
A. Deforestation
B. Overgrazing
C. Climate change
Correct D. Population growth

Correct Answer: D

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Question 9
The map below shows the distribution of major soil types in Nigeria. What type of soil is represented by the shaded area?
A. Alfisol
Correct B. Ultisol
C. Mollisol
D. Oxisol

Correct Answer: B

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Question 10
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river delta. What type of landform is represented by the shaded area?
Correct A. A river delta
B. A lake delta
C. A coastal plain
D. A floodplain

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
The process of soil formation through the action of wind and water is known as?
A. Erosion
B. Weathering
Correct C. Pedogenesis
D. Denudation

Correct Answer: C

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Question 12
The diagram below shows the different vegetation belts of the world. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Tropical Rainforest?
A. High levels of rainfall
B. Dense population
C. High levels of biodiversity
Correct D. Low levels of rainfall

Correct Answer: D

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Question 13
The Earth's rotation causes the Coriolis effect, which results in?
A. Global warming
B. Climate change
Correct C. The formation of high and low-pressure systems
D. The rotation of the Earth itself

Correct Answer: C

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Question 14
The diagram below shows the different stages of the water cycle. Which of the following is NOT a stage of the water cycle?
A. Evaporation
B. Condensation
C. Precipitation
Correct D. Photosynthesis

Correct Answer: D

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Question 15
The diagram below shows the different types of rocks. Which of the following is NOT a type of rock?
A. Igneous
B. Sedimentary
C. Metamorphic
Correct D. Organic

Correct Answer: D

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Question 16
The process of soil formation involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller particles through physical and chemical weathering. Which of the following is an example of a physical weathering process?
Correct A. Freeze-thaw action
B. Chemical weathering
C. Erosion
D. Deposition

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
A city with a population of 500,000 has a birth rate of 15 per 1,000 population and a death rate of 8 per 1,000 population. What is the rate of natural increase per 1,000 population?
A. 7
Correct B. 6
C. 5
D. 4

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18
A farmer is cultivating a plot of land with a slope of 1:10. If the land is 100 meters long, what is the height of the land?
A. 10
Correct B. 20
C. 30
D. 40

Correct Answer: B

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Question 19
A company is producing a product with a fixed cost of ₦1,000,000 and a variable cost of ₦500 per unit. If the selling price is ₦700 per unit, what is the break-even point?
A. 1000
B. 2000
Correct C. 3000
D. 4000

Correct Answer: C

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Question 20
A map shows a river flowing through a valley. The river is 5 km wide and the valley is 10 km long. What is the area of the valley?
A. 50
Correct B. 100
C. 200
D. 500

Correct Answer: B

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Question 21
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
Correct A. Mechanical weathering
B. Chemical weathering
C. Physical weathering
D. Biological weathering

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. What is the name of the landform labeled 'X'?
A. Meander
B. Oxbow lake
Correct C. Delta
D. Canyon

Correct Answer: C

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Question 23
The population of a city is growing at a rate of 5% per annum. If the current population is 100,000, what will be the population after 2 years?
A. 105000
B. 110000
Correct C. 115000
D. 120000

Correct Answer: C

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Question 24
The diagram below shows a map of a city. What is the name of the river that flows through the city?
Correct A. Niger River
B. Benue River
C. Kaduna River
D. Lagos River

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
The Earth's atmosphere is composed of 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, and 1% other gases. What is the percentage of oxygen in the atmosphere?
A. 20
Correct B. 21
C. 22
D. 23

Correct Answer: B

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