POST UTME NILE UNIVERSITY 2021 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The table below shows the average annual rainfall in different regions of Nigeria. Which region has the highest average annual rainfall?
A. The Niger Delta region.
B. The Adamawa Plateau region.
C. The Jos Plateau region.
D. The Benue Valley region.
Question 2
A map of Nigeria shows a region with a high concentration of oil reserves. What type of economic activity is most likely to be associated with this region?
A. Agriculture
B. Mining
C. Manufacturing
D. Tourism
Question 3
The Niger Delta is an example of a _______________ delta.
A. Distributary
B. Tributary
C. Distributary-Tributary
D. Riverine
Question 4
The savannas of West Africa are characterized by a distinct vegetation belt, which is influenced by the climate. What is the primary factor responsible for the formation of this vegetation belt?
A. Temperature
B. Precipitation
C. Soil type
D. Altitude
Question 5
The table below shows the population density of different states in Nigeria. Which state has the highest population density?
A. Lagos State.
B. Kano State.
C. Kaduna State.
D. Oyo State.
Question 6
What is the primary factor controlling the distribution of vegetation in Nigeria?
A. Temperature
B. Precipitation
C. Soil Type
D. Topography
Question 7
A map shows the location of a river as flowing through a valley. Which of the following landforms is most likely to be associated with the river?
A. Delta
B. Meander
C. Oxbow Lake
D. Canyon
Question 8
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river delta. Which of the following is a characteristic of the distributaries in this region?
A. They are meandering and have a high sinuosity ratio.
B. They are straight and have a low sinuosity ratio.
C. They are braided and have a high sediment load.
D. They are anastomosing and have a low sediment load.
Question 9
A map shows a region with a high population density. What is the most likely reason for this high population density?
A. High birth rate
B. Low death rate
C. Good access to healthcare
D. High standard of living
Question 10
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Identify the type of landform that would be formed if the river were to erode the valley at a rate of 1 mm/year for 1000 years.
A. A meander
B. A oxbow lake
C. A delta
D. A waterfall
Question 11
The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is characterized by a unique combination of physical and economic geography features. What is the primary reason for the high level of soil erosion in this region?
A. High population density and intensive agriculture
B. Heavy rainfall and poor drainage
C. Coastal erosion and saltwater intrusion
D. Geological instability and tectonic activity
Question 12
A farmer in a rural area of Nigeria is concerned about the high levels of soil erosion on his land. Which of the following conservation tillage practices would be most effective in reducing soil erosion?
A. Crop rotation
B. Cover cropping
C. Contour farming
D. Terracing
Question 13
The Earth's atmosphere is composed of approximately ______% nitrogen and ______% oxygen
A. 78% and 21%
B. 21% and 78%
C. 50% and 50%
D. 90% and 10%
Question 14
The Jos Plateau is an example of a _______________ landform.
A. Volcanic
B. Plutonic
C. Volcanic-Plutonic
D. Folding
Question 15
A geologist is studying the formation of a mountain range. Which of the following processes would be most responsible for the formation of the mountains?
A. Weathering
B. Erosion
C. Plate tectonics
D. Volcanic activity

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