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?
A. Meander
B. Valley
C. Oxygen
D. Delta
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?
A. Climate change
B. Availability of resources
C. Predator-prey relationships
D. Human population growth
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?
A. Sedimentary rock
B. Igneous rock
C. Metamorphic rock
D. Foliated rock
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?
A. Increased human population during the dry season
B. Higher demand for firewood during the dry season
C. Easier access to forests during the dry season
D. Lower rainfall during the dry season
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?
A. Overfishing in the North Sea
B. Deforestation in the Amazon rainforest
C. Pollution of the Great Lakes
D. Soil erosion in the Dust Bowl
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?
A. Temperature and rainfall patterns
B. Soil type and fertility
C. Vegetation density and diversity
D. Altitude and topography
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?
A. Corruption
B. Lack of economic diversification
C. Dependence on a single resource
D. All of the above
Question 8
The population growth rate of Nigeria is influenced by the following factors:
A. High birth rate and low death rate
B. Low birth rate and high death rate
C. High birth rate and high death rate
D. Low birth rate and low death rate
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?
A. 100m
B. 500m
C. 1000m
D. 5000m
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?
A. Benue River
B. Kaduna River
C. Hadejia River
D. Kano 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?
A. Weathering and erosion
B. Deposition and sedimentation
C. Leaching and podzolization
D. Soil formation and development
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?
A. Reduced soil moisture loss
B. Increased crop yields
C. Improved soil fertility
D. Reduced runoff and erosion
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?
A. Availability of food and water
B. Predation and competition
C. Disease and parasites
D. Climate and geography
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?
A. 2700 kg
B. 2800 kg
C. 2900 kg
D. 3000 kg
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.
A. 0.5 m³/s
B. 1.0 m³/s
C. 1.5 m³/s
D. 2.0 m³/s

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