POST UTME IMS U 2017 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
What is the primary mechanism by which the Earth's atmosphere retains heat from the Sun?
A. Greenhouse effect
B. Ozone layer
C. Atmospheric pressure
D. Solar radiation
Question 2
The diagram below represents the population pyramid of a country. What is the implication of the shape of the pyramid on the country's population growth?
A. The country's population is likely to decline in the near future.
B. The country's population is likely to grow rapidly in the near future.
C. The country's population is likely to remain stable in the near future.
D. The country's population is likely to experience a decline in the near future due to a low birth rate.
Question 3
A map projection is a way of representing the Earth's surface on a flat surface. Which of the following map projections is known for preserving angles and shapes?
A. Mercator projection
B. Gall-Peters projection
C. Robinson projection
D. Azimuthal equidistant projection
Question 4
The concept of 'carrying capacity' in population studies refers to the maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can sustainably support. Which of the following is a key factor that influences carrying capacity?
A. Availability of food resources
B. Predation pressure
C. Disease prevalence
D. Climate variability
Question 5
The diagram below shows a map of a city with different land-use patterns. Which of the following is a characteristic of the urban land-use pattern?
A. High population density
B. Low population density
C. Mixed land-use pattern
D. Agricultural land-use pattern
Question 6
The Jos Plateau is a region of Nigeria known for its rich mineral resources. Which of the following economic activities is a major driver of the local economy?
A. Agriculture
B. Mining
C. Tourism
D. Manufacturing
Question 7
A diagram of the Earth's solar system is shown below. What is the name of the planet that is indicated by the arrow?
A. Mercury
B. Venus
C. Earth
D. Mars
Question 8
The Jos Plateau is a region of Nigeria known for its rich mineral resources. Which of the following minerals is found in the Jos Plateau?
A. Copper
B. Gold
C. Iron Ore
D. Coal
Question 9
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. 110,000
B. 115,000
C. 120,000
D. 125,000
Question 10
The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is characterized by a complex network of rivers and wetlands. What is the primary reason for the high level of sedimentation in this region?
A. High rainfall intensity
B. Poor land use practices
C. Geological structure of the region
D. Human activities such as deforestation and agriculture
Question 11
The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is characterized by a complex network of rivers and creeks. Which of the following land-forming processes is primarily responsible for the creation of these waterways?
A. Fluvial erosion
B. Tectonic uplift
C. Glacial deposition
D. Coastal erosion
Question 12
The diagram below represents the process of weathering. What is the result of the chemical weathering of rocks?
A. The formation of a new rock type.
B. The creation of a new mineral.
C. The breakdown of the rock into smaller particles.
D. The formation of a new soil type.
Question 13
Determine the type of vegetation belt found in the region between 20° and 30° latitude north of the equator, given the prevailing climate conditions.
A. Tropical Rainforest
B. Tropical Savanna
C. Temperate Grassland
D. Desert
Question 14
What is the term for the movement of tectonic plates that results in the creation of mountains?
A. Continental drift
B. Plate convergence
C. Plate divergence
D. Plate subduction
Question 15
The soil erosion in the Nigerian savannas is primarily caused by which of the following factors?
A. Rainfall intensity
B. Vegetation cover
C. Topography
D. Human activities

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