POST UTME NILE UNIVERSITY 2019 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The concept of 'carrying capacity' in population studies refers to the maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can sustainably support. What is the primary factor that determines carrying capacity?
Correct A. Availability of food resources
B. Water quality and accessibility
C. Predation and disease rates
D. Climate and temperature conditions

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
A city's population growth rate is influenced by its demographic transition model. Which stage of the demographic transition model is characterized by a high birth rate and high death rate?
Correct A. Stage 1: High birth and death rates
B. Stage 2: Declining birth and death rates
C. Stage 3: Low birth and death rates
D. Stage 4: High birth and low death rates

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
The Earth's climate is influenced by the movement of the Earth's axis. What is the primary factor that causes the Earth's axis to shift?
Correct A. Changes in the Earth's orbit around the Sun
B. Volcanic eruptions and earthquakes
C. Tectonic plate movement and continental drift
D. Human activities such as deforestation and pollution

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is characterized by a unique combination of physical and economic features. What is the primary economic activity that drives the region's economy?
A. Agriculture and fishing
Correct B. Oil and gas production
C. Tourism and hospitality
D. Manufacturing and industry

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5
The concept of 'urban sprawl' refers to the uncontrolled growth of cities. What is the primary cause of urban sprawl?
Correct A. Rapid population growth and urbanization
B. Lack of effective urban planning and zoning regulations
C. Inadequate public transportation and infrastructure
D. Climate change and natural disasters

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
In the context of soil formation, what is the primary role of clay minerals in the formation of argillic horizons?
A. To provide a source of nutrients for plant growth
B. To act as a catalyst for chemical reactions
Correct C. To contribute to the formation of a stable soil structure
D. To influence the soil's water-holding capacity

Correct Answer: C

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Question 7
A population of 1000 individuals is growing at a rate of 10% per annum. If the population is currently at 1200 individuals, what was the initial population?
Correct A. 1000
B. 1200
C. 1500
D. 1800

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
A map shows a river flowing through a valley. If the river's gradient is 1:100 and the valley's width is 10 km, what is the vertical drop of the river over a horizontal distance of 1 km?
Correct A. 0.1
B. 1
C. 10
D. 100

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
A diagram of a simple harmonic motion shows a particle moving in a circular path. If the particle's amplitude is 5 cm and its angular frequency is 2 rad/s, what is the particle's velocity at a displacement of 3 cm?
A. 2
Correct B. 4
C. 6
D. 8

Correct Answer: B

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Question 10
A simple random sample of 1000 individuals is taken from a population of 10,000 individuals. If the sample mean is 25 and the population mean is 20, what is the standard error of the mean?
Correct A. 0.5
B. 1
C. 2
D. 5

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
The concept of 'population momentum' is often used to describe the relationship between a country's population growth rate and its
Correct A. age structure
B. urbanization rate
C. fertility rate
D. life expectancy

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT typically associated with this type of landscape?
A. valley
B. plateau
C. hill
Correct D. plain

Correct Answer: D

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Question 13
The concept of 'ecological footprint' is often used to describe the relationship between human consumption patterns and the
Correct A. environmental impact
B. economic growth
C. social inequality
D. technological progress

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a mountain range. Which of the following landforms is typically associated with this type of landscape?
Correct A. mountain
B. valley
C. plateau
D. plain

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
The concept of 'sustainable development' is often used to describe the relationship between economic growth and
Correct A. environmental protection
B. social welfare
C. technological progress
D. economic inequality

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
The process of soil formation through the weathering of rocks and the accumulation of organic matter is known as _______.
A. Soil Erosion
B. Soil Formation
Correct C. Pedogenesis
D. Soil Degradation

Correct Answer: C

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Question 17
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following is a characteristic of the river valley?
A. A steep slope
Correct B. A flat bottom
C. A meandering course
D. A narrow width

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between population density and economic development. Which of the following is a characteristic of the graph?
A. A positive correlation
Correct B. A negative correlation
C. A direct proportion
D. An inverse proportion

Correct Answer: B

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Question 19
The diagram below shows a map of the Niger Delta region. Which of the following is a characteristic of the region?
A. A high population density
Correct B. A low population density
C. A high level of economic development
D. A low level of economic development

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between temperature and precipitation. Which of the following is a characteristic of the graph?
A. A positive correlation
Correct B. A negative correlation
C. A direct proportion
D. An inverse proportion

Correct Answer: B

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Question 21
The diagram below shows the distribution of vegetation belts in a tropical region. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the tropical rainforest belt?
A. High levels of rainfall
B. High levels of temperature
C. High levels of humidity
Correct D. Low levels of vegetation

Correct Answer: D

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Question 22
The diagram below shows the structure of a rock. Which of the following is a characteristic of the rock?
Correct A. High levels of mineral content
B. High levels of texture
C. High levels of porosity
D. Low levels of hardness

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
The diagram below shows the distribution of landforms in a region. Which of the following is a characteristic of the region?
Correct A. High levels of relief
B. High levels of rainfall
C. High levels of temperature
D. Low levels of vegetation

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24
The diagram below shows the structure of a map. Which of the following is a characteristic of the map?
Correct A. High levels of accuracy
B. High levels of detail
C. High levels of clarity
D. Low levels of precision

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
The diagram below shows the distribution of environmental issues in a region. Which of the following is a characteristic of the region?
Correct A. High levels of pollution
B. High levels of deforestation
C. High levels of climate change
D. Low levels of conservation

Correct Answer: A

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