POST UTME LAUTECH 2020 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
A map shows a road network with a total length of 100 km. If the road network is divided into 10 equal sections, what will be the length of each section?
A. 5 km
B. 10 km
C. 20 km
D. 25 km
Question 2
A rock sample is collected from a location with a latitude of 10°N and a longitude of 5°E. What is the type of rock that is most likely to be found at this location?
A. Igneous
B. Sedimentary
C. Metamorphic
D. Foliated
Question 3
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Identify the type of landform that would form at point X, given that the river has been flowing for thousands of years.
A. Meander
B. Oxbow Lake
C. Delta
D. Canyon
Question 4
The table below shows the relationship between the amount of rainfall and the yield of a crop. What is the value of the coefficient of determination (R^2) for this relationship?
A. 0.8
B. 0.9
C. 0.95
D. 0.99
Question 5
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. A waterfall
B. A meandering river
C. A valley
D. An oxygen molecule
Question 6
The Earth's atmosphere is composed of several layers, including the troposphere, stratosphere, and mesosphere. Which of the following is a characteristic of the stratosphere?
A. It is the hottest layer of the atmosphere
B. It contains the majority of the Earth's ozone
C. It is the layer where weather occurs
D. It is the layer where the atmosphere meets space
Question 7
The process of soil formation involves the interaction of several factors, including climate, topography, and vegetation. Which of the following is NOT a primary factor in soil formation?
A. Geological history
B. Climate
C. Topography
D. Vegetation
Question 8
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following is a consequence of the river's meandering?
A. The river's meandering leads to the formation of oxbow lakes.
B. The river's meandering leads to the formation of waterfalls.
C. The river's meandering leads to the formation of deltas.
D. The river's meandering leads to the formation of canyons.
Question 9
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between the amount of fertilizer applied to a crop and the yield of the crop. What is the independent variable in this graph?
A. Fertilizer
B. Yield
C. Price
D. Quantity
Question 10
The diagram below represents a cross-section of a mountain range. Identify the type of rock formation process that occurred in the area marked 'Y'.
A. Weathering
B. Erosion
C. Deposition
D. Plate tectonics
Question 11
The climate of Nigeria is characterized by a tropical savanna climate, with two distinct seasons: a wet season and a dry season. What is the primary factor that influences the climate of Nigeria?
A. Latitude
B. Altitude
C. Ocean currents
D. Trade winds
Question 12
A diagram of a river system is shown below. Which of the following is a characteristic of the river's mouth?
A. It is the point where the river meets the ocean
B. It is the point where the river meets a lake
C. It is the point where the river meets a river
D. It is the point where the river meets a wetland
Question 13
A firm is considering two alternative locations for its factory. Location A has a labor cost of ₦150 per hour and a transportation cost of ₦200 per hour. Location B has a labor cost of ₦120 per hour and a transportation cost of ₦300 per hour. If the firm operates for 8 hours a day, what will be the total cost of operating the factory at each location?
A. ₦1,440
B. ₦1,600
C. ₦1,920
D. ₦2,400
Question 14
The concept of 'geographic information system' (GIS) in economic geography refers to the use of
A. remote sensing and satellite imaging
B. geographic information systems and spatial analysis
C. global positioning systems and navigation
D. cartography and map-making
Question 15
A company is considering investing in a new project that will require an initial investment of ₦5 million and is expected to generate a profit of ₦2 million per year for 5 years. What is the net present value (NPV) of the project, assuming a discount rate of 10%?
A. ₦10,000
B. ₦12,000
C. ₦15,000
D. ₦18,000

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