POST UTME IMS U 2020 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
What is the process by which rocks are formed from the cooling and solidification of magma?
A. Metamorphism
B. Igneous intrusion
C. Weathering
D. Plate tectonics
Question 2
The savannas of Africa are characterized by a distinct vegetation belt, which is influenced by the annual rainfall. What is the approximate annual rainfall threshold for the savannas to transition into grasslands?
A. 600 mm
B. 800 mm
C. 1000 mm
D. 1200 mm
Question 3
The concept of carrying capacity is crucial in understanding the relationship between population and the environment. What is the carrying capacity of a given ecosystem?
A. The maximum population size that an ecosystem can support indefinitely
B. The minimum population size required for an ecosystem to function optimally
C. The population size at which an ecosystem begins to experience degradation
D. The population size at which an ecosystem reaches its maximum productivity
Question 4
A rock sample is analyzed and found to have a density of 2.5 g/cm3. If the sample weighs 50 g, what is its volume?
A. 20 cm3
B. 30 cm3
C. 40 cm3
D. 50 cm3
Question 5
The diagram below shows the distribution of population in Nigeria. What is the name of the state with the highest population?
A. Lagos State
B. Kano State
C. Kaduna State
D. Abuja
Question 6
The diagram below shows the distribution of rainfall in Nigeria. What is the name of the region with the highest rainfall?
A. The Niger Delta
B. The Benue Valley
C. The Jos Plateau
D. The Adamawa Plateau
Question 7
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 factors is NOT a determinant of carrying capacity?
A. Availability of food resources
B. Predation pressure
C. Disease prevalence
D. Climate change
Question 8
The Niger Delta region is characterized by a ______________ climate.
A. Tropical savanna climate
B. Tropical monsoon climate
C. Humid subtropical climate
D. Mediterranean climate
Question 9
A farmer is considering two different types of fertilizers for his crops. Fertilizer A costs ₦500 per bag and provides 20 kg of nitrogen, while Fertilizer B costs ₦600 per bag and provides 25 kg of nitrogen. If the farmer needs 100 kg of nitrogen, how many bags of each fertilizer should he buy?
A. Fertilizer A: 2 bags, Fertilizer B: 1 bag
B. Fertilizer A: 1 bag, Fertilizer B: 2 bags
C. Fertilizer A: 3 bags, Fertilizer B: 1 bag
D. Fertilizer A: 1 bag, Fertilizer B: 3 bags
Question 10
The diagram below shows the water cycle. What is the process labeled 'A'?
A. Evaporation
B. Condensation
C. Precipitation
D. Runoff
Question 11
The diagram below shows the structure of a typical solar system. Which of the following planets is NOT a gas giant?
A. Jupiter
B. Saturn
C. Uranus
D. Neptune
Question 12
The population growth rate of Nigeria can be described by the ______________ model.
A. Exponential growth model
B. Logistic growth model
C. Sigmoid growth model
D. Harmonic growth model
Question 13
The Earth's magnetic field is generated by the movement of molten iron in its outer core. What is the primary mechanism responsible for this movement?
A. Thermal convection
B. Electromagnetic induction
C. Gravitational forces
D. Tidal forces
Question 14
The population of Lagos State has been increasing at a rate of 5% per annum. If the current population is 21 million, what will be the population after 3 years?
A. 28.35 million
B. 25.5 million
C. 22.5 million
D. 20 million
Question 15
The concept of 'subsidence' is relevant to which of the following geographical phenomena?
A. Land subsidence
B. Sea-level rise
C. Climate change
D. Tectonic plate movement

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