POST UTME OAU 2021 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between population density and economic development. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. As population density increases, economic development decreases.
B. As population density increases, economic development increases.
C. As population density decreases, economic development increases.
D. As population density decreases, economic development decreases.
Question 2
A farmer has 10 hectares of land. If he plants 2 hectares with maize, 3 hectares with beans, and 5 hectares with cassava, what percentage of the land is planted with maize?
A. 20%
B. 25%
C. 30%
D. 35%
Question 3
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. What is the term for the process by which the river erodes the valley?
A. Erosion
B. Deposition
C. Weathering
D. Denudation
Question 4
The process of soil formation through the weathering of rocks is an example of which type of land-forming process?
A. Internal
B. External
C. Tectonic
D. Weathering
Question 5
A map shows a river flowing through a valley. The river has a tributary that joins it at a point marked 'X'. Identify the type of drainage pattern
A. Dendritic drainage pattern
B. Trellis drainage pattern
C. Rectangular drainage pattern
D. Radial drainage pattern
Question 6
The Earth's rotation causes a phenomenon known as the Coriolis effect, which influences the formation of weather patterns. However, the Coriolis effect is not the primary driver of global wind patterns. What is the primary driver of global wind patterns?
A. Thermohaline circulation
B. Global atmospheric pressure
C. Trade winds
D. Westerlies
Question 7
A city with a population of 500,000 has a growth rate of 3% per annum. Calculate the population after 5 years using the exponential growth formula
A. 600,000
B. 550,000
C. 650,000
D. 700,000
Question 8
A river has a discharge of 100 m³/s. If the river flows for 10 hours, what is the total volume of water discharged?
A. 100,000 m³
B. 200,000 m³
C. 300,000 m³
D. 400,000 m³
Question 9
The process of soil formation involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller particles. What is the term for this process?
A. Weathering
B. Erosion
C. Deposition
D. Soil creep
Question 10
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a glacier. What is the term for the process by which a glacier moves downhill?
A. Glacial creep
B. Glacial flow
C. Glacial erosion
D. Glacial deposition
Question 11
The diagram below shows a simple graph. What is the equation of the line that passes through the points (2,3) and (4,5)?
A. y = 2x + 1
B. y = x + 2
C. y = 2x - 1
D. y = x - 2
Question 12
The diagram below shows the relationship between the price of a commodity and the quantity demanded. Which of the following is a correct interpretation of the diagram?
A. The price elasticity of demand is unitary
B. The price elasticity of demand is greater than 1
C. The price elasticity of demand is less than 1
D. The price elasticity of demand is zero
Question 13
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between GDP and population growth. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. As GDP increases, population growth decreases.
B. As GDP increases, population growth increases.
C. As GDP decreases, population growth increases.
D. As GDP decreases, population growth decreases.
Question 14
A company in Nigeria is considering investing in a new industry. The company's management has identified several locations for the new factory, but they need to determine which location has the most suitable climate for the industry. Which of the following climate types is most suitable for a manufacturing industry?
A. Tropical Rainforest
B. Desert
C. Temperate Oceanic
D. Continental
Question 15
A rock sample contains 20% quartz, 30% feldspar, and 50% mica. What is the percentage of mica in the sample?
A. 20%
B. 30%
C. 40%
D. 50%

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