POST UTME LAUTECH 2025 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
A company is considering the construction of a new factory in a rural area. The factory will produce plastic bags, which will be used for packaging purposes. Which of the following is a potential environmental impact of this factory?
A. Increased employment opportunities for local residents
B. Reduced levels of plastic waste in the environment
C. Increased levels of air pollution in the surrounding area
D. Improved access to clean water for local residents
Question 2
A company is considering investing in a new project that will require an initial investment of ₦1,000,000. The project is expected to generate a revenue of ₦500,000 per annum for 5 years. What is the net present value of the project?
A. ₦1,500,000
B. ₦2,000,000
C. ₦2,500,000
D. ₦3,000,000
Question 3
The Niger Delta region is prone to _______________ due to its location and geography.
A. flooding
B. erosion
C. land subsidence
D. all of the above
Question 4
A country's economic development is influenced by its natural resources. What is the primary type of natural resource that is most closely associated with economic development?
A. Renewable resources
B. Non-renewable resources
C. Human resources
D. Financial resources
Question 5
A population of 1000 individuals is growing at a rate of 5% per annum. If the population is currently at 1200 individuals, what was the initial population?
A. 900
B. 1000
C. 1100
D. 1200
Question 6
A population pyramid is a graphical representation of a population's age and sex structure. Which of the following is a characteristic of a population pyramid?
A. It is a bar chart
B. It is a pie chart
C. It is a histogram
D. It is a graph with two peaks
Question 7
A tropical rainforest is characterized by high temperatures and high levels of rainfall throughout the year. What is the primary type of vegetation that dominates tropical rainforests?
A. Tall trees with broad leaves
B. Short trees with needle-like leaves
C. Shrubs with small leaves
D. Cacti with thick stems
Question 8
The _______________ of the Niger River is a major factor in the region's agriculture and economy.
A. location
B. climate
C. geology
D. hydrology
Question 9
A company is considering investing in a new industry in a region with a high level of unemployment. What is the primary economic benefit of investing in this industry?
A. Increased GDP
B. Reduced unemployment
C. Improved infrastructure
D. Increased foreign investment
Question 10
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river delta. What is the name of the landform labeled 'A'?
A. Mouth of the River
B. Deltaic Plain
C. Estuary
D. Barrier Island
Question 11
A map scale is given as 1:50,000. If a distance on the map is 2 cm, what is the actual distance in meters?
A. 100 m
B. 500 m
C. 10,000 m
D. 50,000 m
Question 12
The population of Nigeria is projected to reach _______________ by 2050, according to the United Nations.
A. 200 million
B. 300 million
C. 400 million
D. 500 million
Question 13
The process of soil erosion involves the removal of soil particles from one location to another. Which of the following is a major cause of soil erosion?
A. Rainfall
B. Runoff
C. Vegetation
D. Gravity
Question 14
A population growth curve is given by the equation ( P(t) = 1000e^{0.02t} ), where ( P(t) ) is the population at time ( t ) years. What is the rate of population growth at ( t = 20 ) years?
A. 20 people/year
B. 40 people/year
C. 60 people/year
D. 80 people/year
Question 15
The diagram below shows the structure of a rock. Which of the following is the CORRECT interpretation of the diagram?
A. The rock is composed of minerals A and B.
B. The rock is composed of minerals A and C.
C. The rock is composed of minerals B and C.
D. The rock is composed of minerals A, B, and C.

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