POST UTME NILE UNIVERSITY 2024 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river delta. Which of the following processes is most likely responsible for the formation of the delta?
A. Deposition
B. Erosion
C. Tectonic uplift
D. Volcanic activity
Question 2
The concept of 'sustainable development' was first introduced in which of the following documents?
A. The Brundtland Report
B. The Rio Declaration
C. The Kyoto Protocol
D. The Paris Agreement
Question 3
The Jos Plateau in Nigeria is a region of volcanic origin. What is the primary type of rock that forms in this region?
A. Igneous rocks such as granite and basalt
B. Sedimentary rocks such as sandstone and shale
C. Metamorphic rocks such as marble and slate
D. Hydrothermal veins of quartz and calcite
Question 4
The process of soil erosion involves the removal of soil particles through various mechanisms. Which of the following is an example of a type of soil erosion?
A. Water Erosion
B. Wind Erosion
C. Glacial Erosion
D. All of the above
Question 5
The map below shows the location of the Niger Delta in Nigeria. Identify the state that is not part of the Niger Delta region.
A. Rivers State
B. Delta State
C. Bayelsa State
D. Kogi State
Question 6
The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is characterized by a complex network of rivers and creeks. What is the primary reason for this complex network?
A. Tectonic activity
B. River erosion
C. Sea level rise
D. Human activities
Question 7
A map of Nigeria shows a region with a high concentration of oil reserves. What is the name of this region?
A. Niger Delta
B. Anambra Basin
C. Benue Trough
D. Kaduna Valley
Question 8
The Earth's rotation causes the Coriolis effect, which influences the formation of weather patterns. What is the primary effect of the Coriolis force on global wind patterns?
A. Deflects winds to the right in the Northern Hemisphere
B. Deflects winds to the left in the Southern Hemisphere
C. Has no effect on global wind patterns
D. Increases wind speed in the tropics
Question 9
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. Biological weathering
D. Hydrolysis
Question 10
The process of plate tectonics is responsible for the formation of various landforms. Which of the following is NOT a type of plate boundary?
A. Divergent boundary
B. Convergent boundary
C. Transform boundary
D. Stagnant boundary
Question 11
The diagram below shows a map of the Niger Delta region. Identify the location labeled 'B':
A. Port Harcourt
B. Calabar
C. Lagos
D. Benin City
Question 12
The Sahara Desert in Nigeria is expanding at an alarming rate. What is the primary cause of this desertification?
A. Climate change and increased temperatures
B. Overgrazing and land degradation
C. Deforestation and loss of vegetation
D. Soil erosion and nutrient depletion
Question 13
The concept of 'carrying capacity' is most relevant to which of the following?
A. Population growth
B. Economic development
C. Environmental degradation
D. Resource management
Question 14
The diagram below shows the external land-forming processes that occur in Nigeria. Identify the process that is responsible for the formation of the Niger River Delta.
A. Tectonic Activity
B. Weathering
C. Erosion
D. Deposition
Question 15
A company is considering two different locations for a new factory. Location A has a high population density and a well-developed transportation network, while Location B has a lower population density and a less developed transportation network. Which of the following is a potential advantage of Location A?
A. Lower labor costs
B. Easier access to raw materials
C. Greater market accessibility
D. Lower energy costs

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