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Question 1
The diagram below shows the structure of a typical Nigerian oil refinery. What is the primary function of the distillation column?
A. To separate crude oil into its various components
B. To refine crude oil into gasoline
C. To regulate the temperature of the refinery
D. To provide a source of energy
Question 2
The process of the Earth's rotation causing the planet to bulge at the equator and flatten at the poles is known as:
A. Geoid
B. Ellipsoid
C. Oblate spheroid
D. Prolate spheroid
Question 3
A company is considering the construction of a new factory in a region with high levels of air pollution. Which of the following environmental issues is most likely to be affected by this decision?
A. Climate Change
B. Water Pollution
C. Soil Degradation
D. Air Pollution
Question 4
A company is planning to build a new factory in a region with a high population density. If the population density is 1000 people/km², and the factory will cover an area of 10 km², what is the total population of the region within the factory boundaries?
A. 10000
B. 20000
C. 30000
D. 40000
Question 5
A country's GDP per capita is 10,000. If the country's population is 10 million, what is the total GDP?
A. 100,000,000
B. 100,000
C. 100,000,000,000
D. 100,000,000,000,000
Question 6
A company is considering the construction of a new factory in a region with high levels of soil degradation. Which of the following environmental issues is most likely to be affected by this decision?
A. Climate Change
B. Water Pollution
C. Soil Degradation
D. Air Pollution
Question 7
The process of soil formation involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller particles through the action of wind, water, and ice. This process is known as
A. Weathering
B. Erosion
C. Deposition
D. Plate Tectonics
Question 8
A diagram shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a river valley?
A. U-shaped
B. V-shaped
C. Flat
D. Wavy
Question 9
The Earth's rotation causes the apparent shift of the position of a star in the sky due to the star's position relative to the observer's location on Earth. This phenomenon is known as
A. Aberration of Light
B. Refraction of Light
C. Scintillation
D. Parallax
Question 10
The economic activity that involves the cultivation of crops for food and fiber is known as:
A. Agriculture
B. Horticulture
C. Silviculture
D. Pisciculture
Question 11
A rock is classified as a sedimentary rock if it is formed from the accumulation and compression of what?
A. Minerals
B. Organic matter
C. Magma
D. Water
Question 12
The process of weathering that involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller fragments due to the expansion and contraction of water within the rock's pores is known as:
A. Mechanical weathering
B. Chemical weathering
C. Physical weathering
D. Biological weathering
Question 13
The Niger Delta is an example of a what type of landform?
A. Deltaic plain
B. Coastal plain
C. River delta
D. Floodplain
Question 14
The diagram below shows the structure of a typical Nigerian river basin. What is the primary function of the river's delta?
A. To provide a habitat for aquatic life
B. To deposit sediment and nutrients
C. To regulate the water level of the river
D. To provide a source of freshwater
Question 15
In a population pyramid, what is the term for the age group that is typically characterized by a large number of individuals, often in their reproductive years?
A. Dependent population
B. Working-age population
C. Elderly population
D. Child population

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