POST UTME LEAD CITY UNIVERSITY 2017 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The process of soil erosion can be slowed down by the use of _______.
A. Fertilizers
B. Pesticides
C. Mulching
D. Tillage
Question 2
A rock is composed of 60% quartz, 20% feldspar, and 20% mica. If the rock weighs 100 grams, calculate the weight of quartz in the rock.
A. 30g
B. 40g
C. 50g
D. 60g
Question 3
The diagram below shows a simple economic model. Identify the variable labeled 'Y':
A. Gross Domestic Product
B. National Income
C. Consumer Spending
D. Savings
Question 4
The Earth's atmosphere is composed of 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, and 1% other gases. If a sample of air weighs 100 grams, calculate the weight of oxygen in the sample.
A. 10g
B. 20g
C. 30g
D. 40g
Question 5
A climate diagram shows a region with a high level of precipitation throughout the year. Which of the following climate types is most likely to be associated with this region?
A. Tropical rainforest
B. Desert
C. Temperate grassland
D. Temperate deciduous forest
Question 6
A city's population is growing at a rate of 5% per year. If the population is currently at 500,000 individuals, what is the population growth rate?
A. 0.05
B. 0.10
C. 0.15
D. 0.20
Question 7
The diagram below shows a map of a city. Identify the feature labeled 'B':
A. City center
B. City outskirts
C. River mouth
D. River bend
Question 8
A population's growth rate is influenced by its fertility rate, which in turn is affected by its education level. What is the primary factor that determines a population's fertility rate?
A. Education level
B. Fertility rate
C. Infant mortality rate
D. Life expectancy
Question 9
The Benue Trough is a rift valley system in Nigeria that is characterized by a series of faults and folds. Which of the following types of rocks is most likely to be found in the Benue Trough?
A. Igneous rocks
B. Sedimentary rocks
C. Metamorphic rocks
D. Volcanic rocks
Question 10
The savannas of Africa are characterized by a type of vegetation known as _______.
A. Tropical Rainforest
B. Semi-Deciduous Forest
C. Grassland
D. Savanna
Question 11
A climate diagram shows a region with a high level of precipitation throughout the year. Which of the following climate types is most likely to be associated with this region?
A. Tropical rainforest
B. Desert
C. Temperate grassland
D. Temperate deciduous forest
Question 12
A map projection is used to represent the Earth's surface on a flat surface. If the map is a Mercator projection, what is the scale factor of the map?
A. 1:1
B. 1:2
C. 1:3
D. 1:4
Question 13
The process of weathering that involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller fragments through the action of ice is known as:
A. Mechanical weathering
B. Chemical weathering
C. Freeze-thaw weathering
D. Abrasion
Question 14
The diagram below shows a simple circuit. Identify the component labeled 'C':
A. Power source
B. Control device
C. Energy dissipater
D. Energy storage device
Question 15
The savannas of Nigeria are characterized by a high degree of seasonal rainfall variability. Which of the following vegetation types is most likely to be found in areas with high rainfall variability?
A. Sudan savanna
B. Guinean forest-savanna mosaic
C. Sahel savanna
D. Mangrove swamp

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