POST UTME MADONNA UNIVERSITY 2017 Geography | Objective
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Question 1
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?
Question 2
The concept of 'carrying capacity' in population studies refers to the maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can sustainably support. Which of the following factors would most likely affect the carrying capacity of a given ecosystem?
Question 3
The diagram below shows a geological cross-section of a region. Which of the following rock types is most likely to be found in the region?
Question 4
A study on the impact of deforestation on the environment found that the rate of deforestation was highest in the dry season. Which of the following is a likely reason for this?
Question 5
The concept of the 'tragedy of the commons' refers to the overuse of a shared resource by individuals acting in their own self-interest. Which of the following is a classic example of the tragedy of the commons?
Question 6
In the context of Nigeria's climate and vegetation belts, what is the primary factor responsible for the formation of the Guinea Savanna region?
Question 7
The concept of 'resource curse' refers to the idea that countries with an abundance of natural resources may actually experience economic and political instability. Which of the following is a reason why the resource curse may occur?
Question 8
The population growth rate of Nigeria is influenced by the following factors:
Question 9
A map is said to be at a scale of 1:50,000. If the distance between two points on the map is 5cm, what is the actual distance between the two points in meters?
Question 10
The diagram below shows a map of Nigeria's major rivers. Which of the following rivers is NOT a tributary of the Niger River?
Question 11
A geologist is studying the formation of Nigeria's soil types. Which of the following is a primary factor responsible for the formation of the Alfisol soil type?
Question 12
A farmer in Nigeria is considering the use of contour planting to reduce soil erosion on his land. What is the primary benefit of this practice?
Question 13
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 the environment. Which of the following is a key factor that determines carrying capacity?
Question 14
A rock outcrop is composed of a mixture of granite and basalt. The granite has a density of 2.7 g/cm³ and the basalt has a density of 2.9 g/cm³. If the outcrop has a volume of 100 m³, what is the mass of the granite component?
Question 15
Determine the rate of soil erosion in a region with a slope of 10°, a rainfall intensity of 50 mm/h, and a soil type with a cohesion of 0.5 kPa. Assume the soil is in a state of incipient failure.
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