POST UTME GREENFIELD UNIVERSITY 2025 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The concept of carrying capacity is crucial in understanding the relationship between population growth and environmental degradation. What is the primary factor that determines a region's carrying capacity?
A. The availability of arable land and freshwater resources.
B. The region's climate and geography.
C. The level of technological advancement and economic development.
D. The population's cultural and social norms.
Question 2
The concept of 'carrying capacity' in population studies refers to the maximum number of individuals that a given environment can support without suffering from:
A. Overcrowding
B. Overpopulation
C. Environmental degradation
D. Resource depletion
Question 3
The solar system consists of eight planets, five dwarf planets, and various smaller bodies. What is the average distance between the Earth and the Sun?
A. 149.6 million kilometers
B. 384,400 kilometers
C. 1.496 x 10^11 kilometers
D. 149.6 x 10^6 kilometers
Question 4
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a mountain range. Identify the type of rock formation that would be most likely to occur at the base of the mountain.
A. Granite
B. Basalt
C. Sandstone
D. Limestone
Question 5
The Jos Plateau is a major geological feature in Nigeria. What is the primary reason for its formation?
A. Volcanic Activity
B. Igneous Activity
C. Weathering and Erosion
D. Glacial Activity
Question 6
A map shows the distribution of a particular disease in a region. The map is characterized by a series of clusters, which indicate a high concentration of cases. What is the most likely reason for the presence of these clusters?
A. The disease is spreading through a vector, such as a mosquito or a tick, which is transmitting the disease to humans.
B. The disease is spreading through direct contact, such as touching or shaking hands, which is transmitting the disease to humans.
C. The disease is spreading through airborne transmission, such as coughing or sneezing, which is transmitting the disease to humans.
D. The disease is spreading through contaminated food or water, which is transmitting the disease to humans.
Question 7
The Earth's rotation causes the Coriolis effect, which plays a significant role in shaping global climate patterns. What is the primary consequence of the Coriolis effect on global climate?
A. Global warming
B. Climate change
C. Seasonal variation
D. Weather pattern formation
Question 8
The concept of economic development is often measured using the Human Development Index (HDI). What is the primary component of the HDI?
A. Life expectancy
B. Gross National Income (GNI) per capita
C. Literacy rate
D. All of the above
Question 9
The process of soil formation involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller particles through physical weathering, chemical weathering, and biological weathering. Which of the following is NOT a type of physical weathering?
A. Freeze-thaw action
B. Abrasion
C. Chemical weathering
D. Biological weathering
Question 10
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river delta. Identify the type of sediment that would be most likely to be deposited at the mouth of the river.
A. Sand
B. Silt
C. Clay
D. Gravel
Question 11
The Earth's climate is influenced by several factors, including latitude, altitude, and ocean currents. Which of the following climate belts is characterized by high temperatures and high levels of precipitation throughout the year?
A. Tropical rainforest
B. Desert
C. Temperate grassland
D. Polar tundra
Question 12
The diagram below represents a cross-section of a mountain range. Which of the following is a characteristic of this type of landscape?
A. High relief
B. Low sedimentation rate
C. High erosion rate
D. High population density
Question 13
The Sahara Desert is expanding at an alarming rate, with significant implications for global climate patterns. What is the primary factor responsible for the expansion of the Sahara Desert?
A. Global warming
B. Climate change
C. Overgrazing
D. Drought
Question 14
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 15
A geologist wants to study the Earth's magnetic field. Which of the following instruments would be most suitable for this purpose?
A. Magnetometer
B. Seismograph
C. Barometer
D. Thermometer

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