POST UTME LAUTECH 2021 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
A company is considering the construction of a new factory in a region with high levels of air pollution. Which of the following environmental impacts is most likely to be associated with the construction of the factory?
A. Increased air pollution
B. Reduced air pollution
C. Increased water pollution
D. Reduced water pollution
Question 2
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a mountain range. Which of the following landforms is a result of the process of weathering?
A. A canyon
B. A meander
C. A waterfall
D. A rock outcrop
Question 3
The diagram below represents a simple economic model. Which of the following is a consequence of an increase in the price of a good?
A. Increased demand for the good
B. Decreased supply of the good
C. Increased price of the good
D. Decreased quantity demanded
Question 4
The climate and vegetation belts of Nigeria are influenced by the country's location in the tropics. Which of the following best describes the dominant vegetation type in the savanna region of Nigeria?
A. Tropical rainforest
B. Savanna grassland
C. Mangrove forest
D. Desert scrub
Question 5
The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is characterized by a unique combination of physical and economic geography features. Which of the following best describes the dominant landform in this region?
A. Deltaic plain
B. Alluvial fan
C. Riverine valley
D. Coastal cliff
Question 6
The diagram below shows a simple ecosystem. What is the primary role of decomposers in the ecosystem?
A. Primary producers
B. Consumers
C. Decomposers
D. Scavengers
Question 7
The concept of 'carrying capacity' in population studies refers to the maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can support without degrading its quality. Which of the following is a key factor that influences carrying capacity?
A. Availability of food resources
B. Water scarcity
C. Climate change
D. Human population growth rate
Question 8
A farmer in the Niger Delta region wants to cultivate a new plot of land. The plot is 10 hectares in size and has a slope of 10%. What is the expected rate of soil erosion?
A. 0.1 t/ha/yr
B. 1 t/ha/yr
C. 10 t/ha/yr
D. 100 t/ha/yr
Question 9
A river has a mean annual discharge of 1000 m3/s. If the river is 100 km long and has a cross-sectional area of 10 m2, what is the average velocity of the river?
A. 10 m/s
B. 100 m/s
C. 1000 m/s
D. 10,000 m/s
Question 10
The formation of soil in Nigeria is influenced by the country's geology and climate. Which of the following best describes the dominant type of soil in the northern part of the country?
A. Alfisol
B. Ultisol
C. Oxisol
D. Entisol
Question 11
The development of rocks and landforms in Nigeria is influenced by the country's tectonic history. Which of the following best describes the dominant type of rock in the basement complex of Nigeria?
A. Granite
B. Gneiss
C. Schist
D. Phyllite
Question 12
A company is considering the construction of a new factory in a region with high levels of air pollution. Which of the following economic benefits is most likely to be associated with the construction of the factory?
A. Increased employment opportunities
B. Improved air quality
C. Increased economic growth
D. Reduced transportation costs
Question 13
The concept of 'resource depletion' refers to the reduction in the availability of a natural resource due to overuse or misuse. Which of the following is an example of resource depletion?
A. Deforestation
B. Water pollution
C. Climate change
D. Soil erosion
Question 14
The process of plate tectonics involves the movement of the Earth's lithosphere. Which of the following is a type of plate boundary?
A. Divergent boundary
B. Convergent boundary
C. Transform boundary
D. Hotspot
Question 15
The diagram below shows a scatter plot of the relationship between population density and per capita income in a country. What is the likely explanation for the positive correlation between these two variables?
A. The country has a high level of economic development, leading to increased population density and higher per capita income.
B. The country has a high level of poverty, leading to decreased population density and lower per capita income.
C. The country has a high level of urbanization, leading to increased population density and higher per capita income.
D. The country has a high level of ruralization, leading to decreased population density and lower per capita income.

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