POST UTME MOUNTAIN TOP UNIVERSITY 2021 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
A recent study found that the average global temperature has risen by 1°C over the past century. What is the primary cause of this warming trend?
A. The increase in greenhouse gases due to human activities
B. The decrease in solar radiation reaching the Earth's surface
C. The increase in volcanic eruptions releasing ash and aerosols
D. The change in Earth's orbit around the Sun
Question 2
The Earth's rotation causes the apparent shift of the position of celestial bodies in the sky due to a phenomenon known as
A. Precession
B. Nutation
C. Aberration
D. Refraction
Question 3
The 'Hadley cell' is a major atmospheric circulation pattern that plays a crucial role in shaping global climate patterns. What is the primary mechanism by which the Hadley cell drives global climate circulation?
A. Thermal expansion and contraction of air
B. Wind patterns and trade winds
C. Ocean currents and thermohaline circulation
D. Mountain ranges and orographic effects
Question 4
The 'Green Revolution' was a major agricultural transformation that took place in the mid-20th century, characterized by the introduction of high-yielding crop varieties and intensive farming practices. What was the primary goal of the Green Revolution?
A. To increase food production and reduce hunger
B. To promote sustainable agriculture and environmental conservation
C. To improve rural livelihoods and reduce poverty
D. To increase agricultural exports and economic growth
Question 5
In the context of population and settlement studies, what is the term for the process by which a population becomes more dispersed and less concentrated?
A. Urbanization
B. Ruralization
C. Counterurbanization
D. Suburbanization
Question 6
The diagram below shows the different types of vegetation found in the tropical rainforest. Which type of vegetation is represented by the diagram?
A. Tropical rainforest vegetation
B. Tropical deciduous forest vegetation
C. Tropical savanna vegetation
D. Tropical grassland vegetation
Question 7
The diagram below shows the different types of landforms found in Nigeria. Which type of landform is represented by the diagram?
A. Plateau
B. Mountain
C. Hill
D. Valley
Question 8
A granitic intrusion is exposed in a road cut. The intrusion has a contact metamorphic aureole that is 500 m wide. What is the approximate temperature of the intrusion at the time of emplacement?
A. 500°C
B. 600°C
C. 700°C
D. 800°C
Question 9
A firm is considering two different locations for a new factory. Location A has a labor cost of ₦100 per hour and a transportation cost of ₦50 per hour, while Location B has a labor cost of ₦120 per hour and a transportation cost of ₦30 per hour. If the firm operates for 8 hours a day, what is the total cost of operating the factory at Location A?
A. ₦800
B. ₦900
C. ₦1000
D. ₦1100
Question 10
The Earth's surface is divided into five climate zones. Which of the following is NOT one of the climate zones?
A. Tropical climate zone
B. Temperate climate zone
C. Polar climate zone
D. Desert climate zone
Question 11
The process of soil formation through the weathering of rocks is an example of which type of land-forming process?
A. Internal land-forming process
B. External land-forming process
C. Weathering process
D. Erosion process
Question 12
The diagram below shows the map of Nigeria. Which of the following states is NOT a coastal state?
A. Lagos
B. Delta
C. Bayelsa
D. Kano
Question 13
The diagram below shows the distribution of rocks in Nigeria. Which of the following rocks is NOT found in the sedimentary basin?
A. Igneous Rock
B. Metamorphic Rock
C. Sedimentary Rock
D. Granite
Question 14
The diagram below shows the cross-section of a river. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the river's meandering course?
A. Meandering
B. Erosion
C. Deposition
D. Oxygenation
Question 15
The process of plate tectonics that involves the movement of the Earth's lithosphere is known as:
A. Continental drift
B. Sea-floor spreading
C. Subduction
D. Convection

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