POST UTME IGBINEDION UNIVERSITY 2024 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The concept of 'sustainable development' is central to environmental management. What is the primary goal of sustainable development?
A. To maximize economic growth and profit
B. To minimize environmental degradation and pollution
C. To balance economic, social, and environmental needs
D. To prioritize human health and well-being
Question 2
What is the term for the process by which the Earth's surface is shaped by the movement of ice?
A. Glaciation
B. Erosion
C. Deposition
D. Weathering
Question 3
A map scale is given as 1:50,000. If the distance between two points on the map is 5 cm, what is the actual distance between the two points in meters?
A. 250 m
B. 2.5 km
C. 25,000 m
D. 250,000 m
Question 4
What is the term for the movement of water from the atmosphere to the ground?
A. Precipitation
B. Runoff
C. Infiltration
D. Evaporation
Question 5
The Niger Delta is a major river delta located in southern Nigeria. What is the primary reason for the delta's unique shape?
A. The river's high sediment load
B. The river's slow flow rate
C. The interaction between the river and the sea
D. The movement of the tectonic plates
Question 6
The Earth's surface is composed of several types of rocks. What is the primary difference between igneous and sedimentary rocks?
A. Igneous rocks are formed from the cooling and solidification of magma, while sedimentary rocks are formed from the compression of sediments.
B. Igneous rocks are formed from the erosion of existing rocks, while sedimentary rocks are formed from the cooling and solidification of magma.
C. Igneous rocks are formed from the compression of sediments, while sedimentary rocks are formed from the cooling and solidification of magma.
D. Igneous rocks are formed from the weathering of existing rocks, while sedimentary rocks are formed from the erosion of existing rocks.
Question 7
What is the primary factor that determines the type of vegetation that a region experiences?
A. Climate
B. Soil type
C. Topography
D. Distance from the ocean
Question 8
The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is characterized by a complex network of rivers and creeks. What is the primary reason for this complex network?
A. Tectonic activity
B. Erosion and sedimentation
C. Volcanic activity
D. Human activities
Question 9
In the context of soil formation, what is the primary role of weathering in the breakdown of rocks?
A. Mechanical weathering breaks down rocks into smaller fragments.
B. Chemical weathering alters the chemical composition of rocks.
C. Biological weathering involves the breakdown of rocks by living organisms.
D. Physical weathering involves the breakdown of rocks through temperature fluctuations.
Question 10
What is the primary factor that determines the type of rock that forms from the cooling and solidification of magma?
A. Temperature of the magma
B. Pressure of the magma
C. Chemical composition of the magma
D. Rate of cooling of the magma
Question 11
A climate graph is shown below. Identify the type of climate that is represented by the graph.
A. Tropical
B. Desert
C. Temperate
D. Polar
Question 12
In a population pyramid, what is the term for the age group that is typically characterized by a wide base and a narrow top?
A. Dependent population
B. Working-age population
C. Elderly population
D. Child population
Question 13
What is the term for the movement of water from the ground to the atmosphere through plants?
A. Transpiration
B. Evaporation
C. Infiltration
D. Percolation
Question 14
The Earth's rotation causes the Coriolis effect, which influences global climate patterns. What is the primary mechanism by which the Coriolis effect affects climate?
A. Deflection of winds and ocean currents
B. Formation of high and low-pressure systems
C. Precipitation patterns and weather fronts
D. Temperature and humidity gradients
Question 15
The process of plate tectonics involves the movement of the Earth's lithosphere. What is the primary mechanism that drives this movement?
A. Convection currents in the mantle
B. Radioactive decay in the core
C. The movement of the Earth's core
D. The interaction between the atmosphere and the oceans

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