POST UTME NILE UNIVERSITY 2023 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
A river's gradient is affected by the
A. Amount of sediment it carries
B. Velocity of the water
C. Elevation of the surrounding terrain
D. Width of the river
Question 2
The process of soil formation involves the interaction of several factors, including climate, topography, and vegetation. Which of the following is NOT a primary factor in soil formation?
A. Climate
B. Topography
C. Vegetation
D. Geological Time Scale
Question 3
A company produces 1000 units of a product per day. If the company operates 365 days a year, what is the total number of units produced in a year?
A. 365,000
B. 365,000,000
C. 365,000,000,000
D. 365,000,000,000,000
Question 4
A map shows a region with a high concentration of population along the coast. What type of climate is this region likely to have?
A. Tropical
B. Desert
C. Temperate
D. Polar
Question 5
The 'Urban Heat Island' effect is a phenomenon where urban areas experience higher temperatures than surrounding rural areas due to which of the following?
A. Higher Elevation
B. Increased Cloud Cover
C. Urban Sprawl and Built-Up Areas
D. Reduced Vegetation
Question 6
The process of soil formation through the weathering of rocks is an example of a _______ process.
A. mechanical
B. chemical
C. biological
D. physical
Question 7
The Earth's climate is influenced by several factors, including the amount of solar energy it receives. What is the term for the amount of solar energy that the Earth receives per unit area per unit time?
A. Insolation
B. Radiation
C. Conduction
D. Convection
Question 8
A farmer has 500 hectares of land available for farming. If the farmer wants to plant a crop that requires 1 hectare of land per unit, how many units of the crop can the farmer plant?
A. 500
B. 5000
C. 50,000
D. 500,000
Question 9
The concept of 'Eco-System Services' is closely related to which of the following?
A. Biodiversity Conservation
B. Climate Change Mitigation
C. Sustainable Development
D. Environmental Degradation
Question 10
A company that specializes in the production of textiles has a factory located in a region with an abundance of cotton. However, the factory is also located near a major river that is prone to flooding. What type of economic activity is this company engaged in?
A. Agriculture
B. Manufacturing
C. Mining
D. Tourism
Question 11
The 'Green Revolution' was a period of significant agricultural growth and development in the mid-20th century. Which of the following was a key factor contributing to the Green Revolution?
A. Increased use of chemical fertilizers
B. Improved irrigation systems
C. Development of high-yielding crop varieties
D. Increased use of pesticides
Question 12
The diagram below shows a graph of temperature against altitude. What is the name of the process labeled 'A'?
A. Adiabatic cooling
B. Adiabatic heating
C. Orographic lift
D. Rain shadow effect
Question 13
The process of soil formation that involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller fragments through the action of living organisms is known as
A. Mechanical weathering
B. Chemical weathering
C. Biological weathering
D. Residual weathering
Question 14
A map shows a region with a high concentration of population along the coast. What type of vegetation is this region likely to have?
A. Tropical rainforest
B. Temperate rainforest
C. Desert
D. Tundra
Question 15
The 'Sustainable Development Goals' (SDGs) are a set of 17 goals adopted by the United Nations in 2015 to address various global challenges. Which of the following is a goal related to environmental conservation?
A. Goal 1: No Poverty
B. Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
C. Goal 13: Climate Action
D. Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

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