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Question 1
The process of soil formation through the weathering of rocks is known as _______.
A. Erosion
B. Weathering
C. Soilification
D. Pedogenesis
Question 2
The Niger Delta is a region of high biodiversity and is home to many endangered species. What is the main reason for the degradation of the Niger Delta?
A. Oil spills
B. Deforestation
C. Overfishing
D. Climate change
Question 3
The formation of a new landform through the movement of tectonic plates is known as _______.
A. Volcanism
B. Weathering
C. Erosion
D. Orogenesis
Question 4
A map projection that preserves angles and shapes is known as a _______ projection.
A. Azimuthal
B. Gnomonic
C. Orthographic
D. Conic
Question 5
A rock sample contains 20% quartz, 30% feldspar, and 50% mica. If the sample weighs 100 grams, what is the weight of the mica in grams?
A. 40g
B. 50g
C. 60g
D. 70g
Question 6
In a study of the impact of deforestation on soil erosion, researchers found that the rate of soil erosion increased exponentially with the amount of forest cover removed. If the initial rate of soil erosion is 0.5 tons per hectare per year, and the rate increases by 20% for every 10% of forest cover removed, what is the rate of soil erosion after 50% of the forest cover has been removed?
A. 1.2 tons per hectare per year
B. 1.5 tons per hectare per year
C. 2.0 tons per hectare per year
D. 2.5 tons per hectare per year
Question 7
The diagram below shows a map of Nigeria's major rivers. Which of the following rivers is NOT a major river in Nigeria?
A. Niger River
B. Benue River
C. Kaduna River
D. Osun River
Question 8
The climate of a region is determined by its _______.
A. Latitude
B. Altitude
C. Longitude
D. Elevation
Question 9
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 10
A map shows a region with a population density of 100 people per square kilometer. If the region has an area of 500 square kilometers, what is the total population of the region?
A. 50,000
B. 100,000
C. 200,000
D. 500,000
Question 11
A map projection is a representation of the Earth's surface on a flat surface. Which of the following is a characteristic of a Mercator projection?
A. It preserves angles
B. It preserves shapes
C. It preserves distances
D. It preserves areas
Question 12
A population of 100,000 people is growing at a rate of 5% per year. What is the population after 10 years?
A. 163,000
B. 180,000
C. 200,000
D. 220,000
Question 13
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT typically found in this type of valley?
A. Delta
B. Meander
C. Oxbow lake
D. Canyon
Question 14
The process of changing the shape of a rock through the action of wind, water, or ice is known as _______.
A. Weathering
B. Erosion
C. Deposition
D. Plate Tectonics
Question 15
A city with a population of 500,000 has a growth rate of 3% per annum. What is the projected population after 5 years?
A. 550,000
B. 600,000
C. 650,000
D. 700,000

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