POST UTME OAU 2022 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The formation of the Benue Trough is attributed to the rifting process, which occurred during the Paleozoic era. What is the primary evidence for this rifting process?
A. Faulting
B. Volcanic activity
C. Uplift
D. Subsidence
Question 2
The Earth's atmosphere is composed of several layers. Which of the following layers is responsible for protecting the Earth from the sun's harmful radiation?
A. Troposphere
B. Stratosphere
C. Mesosphere
D. Thermosphere
Question 3
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley.
A. The river valley is formed by erosion
B. The river valley is formed by deposition
C. The river valley is formed by tectonic activity
D. The river valley is formed by human activities
Question 4
A company is considering the installation of a new factory in a region with a high level of air pollution. Which of the following environmental impact assessment (EIA) methods is most suitable for evaluating the potential environmental impacts of the factory?
A. Cost-benefit analysis
B. Environmental impact assessment (EIA)
C. Risk assessment
D. Sustainability assessment
Question 5
The savannas of West Africa are characterized by _______ vegetation.
A. Tropical
B. Semi-arid
C. Temperate
D. Mediterranean
Question 6
The economic importance of the Niger Delta region lies in its _______ resources.
A. Mineral
B. Agricultural
C. Fisheries
D. Industrial
Question 7
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a glacier. Which of the following features is NOT a result of the glacier's erosional activity?
A. U-shaped valley
B. Horn
C. Cirque
D. Delta
Question 8
A country is considering the development of a new mineral resource. Which of the following economic indicators is most relevant for evaluating the economic viability of the project?
A. Gross domestic product (GDP)
B. Gross national product (GNP)
C. Net present value (NPV)
D. Internal rate of return (IRR)
Question 9
The Jos Plateau is a unique example of a plateau, characterized by a flat top and steep slopes. What is the primary reason for the formation of this plateau?
A. Volcanic activity
B. Erosion
C. Tectonic uplift
D. Weathering
Question 10
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between population growth and resource availability in a developing country.
A. The graph shows a direct relationship between population growth and resource availability
B. The graph shows an inverse relationship between population growth and resource availability
C. The graph shows no relationship between population growth and resource availability
D. The graph shows a non-linear relationship between population growth and resource availability
Question 11
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. Volcanic activity
C. River erosion and deposition
D. Sea level rise
Question 12
A map projection that preserves angles and shapes is known as a:
A. Azimuthal equidistant projection
B. Gnomonic projection
C. Mercator projection
D. Robinson projection
Question 13
A city with a population of 500,000 is experiencing rapid growth at a rate of 5% per annum. If the city's population is expected to double in 10 years, what is the annual growth rate of the city's population?
A. 4%
B. 5%
C. 6%
D. 7%
Question 14
The Niger River is the longest river in West Africa, stretching over 4,100 km. What is the primary reason for its length?
A. Tectonic activity
B. Volcanic activity
C. River erosion and deposition
D. Sea level rise
Question 15
The climate of the Sahel region is characterized by _______ rainfall.
A. High
B. Low
C. Variable
D. Seasonal

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