POST UTME IGBINEDION UNIVERSITY 2018 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
In the context of Economic Geography, what is the primary factor that determines the location of a manufacturing industry?
A. Transportation costs
Correct B. Availability of raw materials
C. Labor costs
D. Market demand

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2
What is the primary cause of soil erosion in Nigeria?
Correct A. Deforestation
B. Overgrazing
C. Climate change
D. Urbanization

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
In the context of Population and Settlement Studies, what is the term for the movement of people from rural areas to urban areas?
Correct A. Urbanization
B. Ruralization
C. Migration
D. Counterurbanization

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
What is the primary factor that determines the climate of a region?
Correct A. Latitude
B. Altitude
C. Ocean currents
D. Wind patterns

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
In the context of Economic Geography, what is the term for the process of creating new industries and jobs in a region?
Correct A. Industrialization
B. Urbanization
C. Regional development
D. Economic growth

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is characterized by a complex network of rivers and creeks. Which of the following is a major consequence of this geography?
A. Increased risk of flooding
B. Higher population density
C. Greater economic opportunities
Correct D. More frequent oil spills

Correct Answer: D

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Question 7
The Earth's atmosphere is composed of several layers. Which of the following is NOT a layer of the atmosphere?
A. Troposphere
B. Stratosphere
C. Mesosphere
Correct D. Ozone layer

Correct Answer: D

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Question 8
The Niger River is the longest river in West Africa. Which of the following is a major economic activity associated with the Niger River?
A. Fishing
Correct B. Agriculture
C. Mining
D. Tourism

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9
The Earth's magnetic field is generated by the movement of molten iron in the Earth's core. Which of the following is a consequence of this process?
A. The Earth's rotation is slowed down
B. The Earth's magnetic field is strengthened
C. The Earth's core is cooled down
Correct D. The Earth's magnetic field is weakened

Correct Answer: D

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Question 10
The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is a major source of oil. Which of the following is a major environmental impact of oil production in the region?
A. Increased risk of flooding
B. Higher population density
C. Greater economic opportunities
Correct D. More frequent oil spills

Correct Answer: D

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Question 11
The process of soil formation involves the interaction of several factors, including climate, topography, and vegetation. Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences soil formation?
Correct A. Human activity
B. Climate
C. Topography
D. Vegetation

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT typically found in a river valley?
A. Meander
B. Oxbow lake
C. Delta
Correct D. Oxygen

Correct Answer: D

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Question 13
The population of a city is increasing at a rate of 5% per annum. If the current population is 100,000, what will be the population after 2 years?
A. 110,000
B. 115,000
C. 120,000
Correct D. 125,000

Correct Answer: D

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Question 14
The diagram below shows a map of Nigeria. Which of the following regions is NOT a major producer of oil?
A. Niger Delta
B. Gulf of Guinea
C. Sahara Desert
Correct D. Kaduna State

Correct Answer: D

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Question 15
The economic growth of a country is measured by its GDP. Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences GDP?
A. Population growth
B. Inflation rate
C. Interest rate
Correct D. GDP per capita

Correct Answer: D

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Question 16
The Earth's axial tilt is approximately 23.5°. What is the effect of this tilt on the distribution of solar radiation throughout the year?
A. The tilt causes the amount of solar radiation to remain constant throughout the year.
Correct B. The tilt results in a decrease in solar radiation during the winter months and an increase during the summer months.
C. The tilt has no effect on the distribution of solar radiation throughout the year.
D. The tilt causes the amount of solar radiation to increase during the winter months and decrease during the summer months.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 17
A company is considering two different locations for a new factory: Location A, which has a high labor cost but low transportation cost, and Location B, which has a low labor cost but high transportation cost. What is the opportunity cost of choosing Location A over Location B?
A. The opportunity cost is the difference in labor costs between the two locations.
B. The opportunity cost is the difference in transportation costs between the two locations.
Correct C. The opportunity cost is the difference in total costs between the two locations.
D. The opportunity cost is the difference in profit between the two locations.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 18
A map shows a river flowing through a valley. What is the likely reason for the river's course?
A. The river flows through the valley because of the high elevation of the surrounding terrain.
Correct B. The river flows through the valley because of the low elevation of the surrounding terrain.
C. The river flows through the valley because of the presence of a waterfall.
D. The river flows through the valley because of the presence of a lake.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 19
A company is considering the use of renewable energy sources to power its operations. What is the primary benefit of using renewable energy sources?
A. Renewable energy sources are more expensive than traditional energy sources.
B. Renewable energy sources are less reliable than traditional energy sources.
Correct C. Renewable energy sources reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate climate change.
D. Renewable energy sources are not suitable for large-scale industrial applications.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 20
A diagram shows a simple circuit with a battery, a resistor, and a light bulb. What is the effect of increasing the resistance of the resistor on the brightness of the light bulb?
A. The brightness of the light bulb increases.
Correct B. The brightness of the light bulb decreases.
C. The brightness of the light bulb remains the same.
D. The brightness of the light bulb becomes unpredictable.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 21
A map projection that preserves angles but not shapes is a
A. Conic Projection
B. Azimuthal Projection
C. Cylindrical Projection
Correct D. Gnomonic Projection

Correct Answer: D

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Question 22
The process of plate movement that results in the formation of mountains is
A. Continental Drift
B. Sea-Floor Spreading
Correct C. Orogenesis
D. Denudation

Correct Answer: C

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Question 23
The economic activity that involves the extraction of minerals from the earth is
A. Agriculture
Correct B. Mining
C. Manufacturing
D. Tourism

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24
The type of rock that is formed from the cooling and solidification of magma is
Correct A. Igneous Rock
B. Sedimentary Rock
C. Metamorphic Rock
D. Foliated Rock

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
The process of weathering that involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller fragments is
Correct A. Mechanical Weathering
B. Chemical Weathering
C. Biological Weathering
D. Denudation

Correct Answer: A

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