POST UTME NOUN 2023 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The Niger River is a major source of water for which of the following activities in Nigeria?
A. Agriculture
B. Industry
C. Transportation
D. Hydroelectric power
Question 2
A map scale of 1:50,000 is used to represent a distance of 5 km on the map. What is the actual distance represented by 1 cm on the map?
A. 50 m
B. 500 m
C. 5 km
D. 50 km
Question 3
The Niger Delta region is characterized by a complex network of distributaries, distributaries, and distributaries. Which of the following best describes the primary reason for this complexity?
A. The Niger River's high sediment load
B. The region's high rainfall and flooding
C. The presence of numerous distributaries and distributaries
D. The influence of the Atlantic Ocean's tidal forces
Question 4
A map scale of 1:50,000 indicates that 1 cm on the map represents 500 m in real life. What is the area of a region on the map that is represented by a 5 cm by 3 cm rectangle?
A. 25 km^2
B. 50 km^2
C. 75 km^2
D. 100 km^2
Question 5
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between the amount of fertilizer applied to a crop and the yield of the crop. What is the name of the type of relationship shown?
A. Direct proportion
B. Inverse proportion
C. Direct variation
D. Inverse variation
Question 6
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. What is the name of the landform labeled 'A'?
A. Meander
B. Oxbow lake
C. Delta
D. Floodplain
Question 7
A population of 1000 people has a growth rate of 5% per annum. If the population is expected to double in 10 years, what is the annual growth rate of the population?
A. 4%
B. 5%
C. 6%
D. 7%
Question 8
A map shows a river flowing through a valley. If the river is 10 km long and the valley is 5 km wide, what is the area of the valley?
A. 25 km^2
B. 50 km^2
C. 75 km^2
D. 100 km^2
Question 9
What is the primary cause of soil erosion in Nigeria?
A. Deforestation
B. Overgrazing
C. Urbanization
D. Climate change
Question 10
A diagram of a cross-section of a river valley shows a meandering course with a sinuosity of 1.5. What does this indicate about the river's behavior?
A. The river is highly erosive
B. The river is highly depositional
C. The river is meandering
D. The river is braided
Question 11
A country with a high population growth rate and a low per capita income is likely to experience _______ in its economy.
A. Economic growth
B. Economic decline
C. Stagnant economy
D. Inflation
Question 12
In a tropical savanna climate, the dry season is characterized by a significant decrease in precipitation, which leads to the formation of a distinct dry season vegetation belt. What is the primary reason for the formation of this dry season vegetation belt?
A. Increased cloud cover
B. Reduced evapotranspiration
C. Decreased temperature
D. Increased precipitation
Question 13
A river's discharge is affected by its slope, which in turn is influenced by the surrounding landscape. What is the primary factor that determines the slope of a river?
A. Tributary input
B. Channel roughness
C. Water density
D. Base level
Question 14
A city with a population of 500,000 has a growth rate of 3% per annum. If the city's population is expected to double in 20 years, what is the annual growth rate of the city?
A. 2%
B. 3%
C. 4%
D. 5%
Question 15
A country with a high level of economic development and a large population is likely to experience _______ in its environment.
A. Environmental degradation
B. Environmental conservation
C. Sustainable development
D. Economic growth

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