POST UTME LASU 2019 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
What is the primary factor influencing the formation of laterite soils in Nigeria?
A. Rainfall intensity
B. Temperature fluctuations
C. Soil leaching
D. Weathering processes
Question 2
The process of soil formation involves the interaction of several factors, including climate, topography, and vegetation. Which of the following is NOT a factor in soil formation?
A. Gravity
B. Climate
C. Topography
D. Vegetation
Question 3
The table below represents the distribution of population in Nigeria by state. What is the total population of Nigeria?
A. 200 million
B. 220 million
C. 240 million
D. 260 million
Question 4
In a population pyramid, what is the significance of the base of the pyramid?
A. The base represents the number of people in the working age group.
B. The base represents the number of people in the dependent age group.
C. The base represents the number of people in the reproductive age group.
D. The base represents the number of people in the elderly age group.
Question 5
A company is considering setting up a new factory in a region. What economic factor should they consider?
A. Availability of raw materials
B. Proximity to markets
C. Availability of labor
D. All of the above
Question 6
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT a result of the river's erosional activity?
A. Meander
B. Oxbow Lake
C. Delta
D. Canyon
Question 7
What is the name of the economic system that Nigeria adopted in 1986?
A. Structural Adjustment Programme (SAP)
B. Economic Recovery Programme (ERP)
C. National Economic Empowerment and Development Strategy (NEEDS)
D. Economic Reform Programme (ERP)
Question 8
A map shows the distribution of oil reserves in Nigeria. Which of the following states is NOT a major oil-producing state?
A. Akwa Ibom
B. Delta
C. Rivers
D. Kogi
Question 9
The diagram below shows the structure of a typical Nigerian household. What is the likely consequence of a high population growth rate on the country's housing stock?
A. an increase in housing stock
B. a decrease in housing stock
C. no change in housing stock
D. a shift in the country's economic structure towards more service-oriented sectors
Question 10
A diagram shows the water cycle in Nigeria. What is the term for the process by which water is transferred from the atmosphere to the land surface?
A. Evaporation
B. Transpiration
C. Runoff
D. Infiltration
Question 11
A map scale is a ratio of the distance on the map to the corresponding distance on the ground. If a map scale is 1:50,000, what is the distance on the map that corresponds to 10 km on the ground?
A. 0.2 cm
B. 0.4 cm
C. 0.6 cm
D. 0.8 cm
Question 12
The Niger Delta is a region of high sedimentation due to the deposition of sediment carried by the Niger River. Which of the following is a consequence of this process?
A. The formation of a deltaic plain
B. The creation of a barrier island
C. The development of a mangrove swamp
D. The erosion of the coastline
Question 13
What is the primary source of energy for the economy of Nigeria?
A. Agriculture
B. Mining
C. Manufacturing
D. Petroleum
Question 14
A map shows the distribution of a particular disease in a region. The map has a scale of 1:100,000 and the disease is most prevalent in areas with a population density of over 1,000 people per square kilometer. What type of map is this?
A. Thematic map
B. Topographic map
C. Cartogram
D. Index map
Question 15
The diagram below shows the relationship between population growth rate and per capita income in a developing country. What is the likely consequence of a high population growth rate on the country's per capita income?
A. an increase in per capita income
B. a decrease in per capita income
C. no change in per capita income
D. a shift in the country's economic structure towards more service-oriented sectors

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