POST UTME LASU 2018 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
A rock sample has a density of 2.5 g/cm³ and a volume of 50 cm³. Calculate the mass of the rock sample using the formula: mass = density × volume.
A. 62.5 g
B. 125 g
C. 250 g
D. 500 g
Question 2
The Niger Delta is a major wetland ecosystem in West Africa. What is the primary reason for the high levels of sedimentation in the Niger Delta?
A. Tectonic activity
B. Volcanic eruptions
C. River discharge
D. Sea level rise
Question 3
The diagram below represents a cross-section of the Earth's atmosphere. Which of the following layers is responsible for absorbing most of the Sun's ultraviolet radiation?
A. Troposphere
B. Stratosphere
C. Mesosphere
D. Thermosphere
Question 4
The climate of Nigeria can be broadly classified into two main types: tropical and savanna. Which of the following is a characteristic of the savanna climate?
A. High levels of rainfall throughout the year
B. A distinct wet and dry season
C. Low levels of rainfall throughout the year
D. A uniform temperature throughout the year
Question 5
The concept of 'carrying capacity' is used in ecology to describe the maximum population size of a species that can be supported by its environment. What is the primary factor that determines a species' carrying capacity?
A. Food availability
B. Water availability
C. Habitat size
D. Predator-prey relationships
Question 6
The economic activities of Nigeria are influenced by several factors, including climate, geography, and human population. Which of the following is a major economic activity that is influenced by the climate?
A. Agriculture
B. Mining
C. Manufacturing
D. Tourism
Question 7
The diagram below represents a simple harmonic motion. What is the amplitude of the motion?
A. 2m
B. 3m
C. 4m
D. 5m
Question 8
A river's gradient is the ratio of its slope to its length. What is the primary factor that determines a river's gradient?
A. Tributary input
B. Water volume
C. Slope
D. Length
Question 9
A city's growth is influenced by its accessibility to a major transportation hub. Which of the following factors is most likely to contribute to a city's high accessibility?
A. Proximity to a major airport
B. Availability of a seaport
C. Presence of a major railway station
D. Access to a major highway
Question 10
A population of 100,000 people is growing at a rate of 5% per annum. What is the population after 5 years?
A. 105,000
B. 110,000
C. 115,000
D. 120,000
Question 11
A region's climate is characterized by a distinct dry season and a wet season. Which of the following vegetation types is most likely to be found in this region?
A. Tropical rainforest
B. Savanna
C. Desert
D. Temperate deciduous forest
Question 12
What is the main economic activity in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria?
A. Agriculture
B. Mining
C. Oil and Gas
D. Tourism
Question 13
The climate of a region is influenced by its latitude, altitude, and proximity to the ocean. Which of the following regions has a tropical savanna climate?
A. The Amazon rainforest
B. The Sahara Desert
C. The savannas of Africa
D. The grasslands of North America
Question 14
Determine the rate of soil erosion in a given area using the Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation (RUSLE). The area has a slope length of 100 m, a slope steepness of 10°, a soil erodibility factor of 0.5, a vegetation cover factor of 0.8, a topographic factor of 1.2, and a rainfall erosivity factor of 400.
A. 0.5 t/ha/yr
B. 1.0 t/ha/yr
C. 1.5 t/ha/yr
D. 2.0 t/ha/yr
Question 15
The map below shows the distribution of rainfall in Nigeria. Which of the following regions receives the highest amount of rainfall?
A. South-South
B. South-East
C. North-East
D. North-West

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