POST UTME OSUSTECH 2018 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The following table shows the distribution of population in Nigeria by region. What is the percentage of the population in the North-West region?
A. 10%
B. 20%
C. 30%
D. 40%
Question 2
A river's discharge is affected by the following factors: (i) precipitation, (ii) evaporation, (iii) infiltration, and (iv) runoff. Rank these factors in order of their relative importance in determining the river's discharge.
A. i, ii, iii, iv
B. i, iii, ii, iv
C. i, iv, ii, iii
D. ii, i, iii, iv
Question 3
The Sahara Desert covers over 9,200,000 square kilometers, making it the largest hot desert in the world. What is the primary reason for the desert's extreme aridity?
A. Low precipitation rates
B. High evaporation rates
C. Cold ocean currents
D. Volcanic activity
Question 4
A population pyramid is a graphical representation of a population's age and sex structure. Which of the following characteristics of a population pyramid can indicate a country's high standard of living?
A. A broad base with a narrow top
B. A narrow base with a broad top
C. A symmetrical shape
D. An asymmetrical shape
Question 5
The Earth's atmosphere is composed of several layers. Which of the following layers is responsible for absorbing ultraviolet radiation?
A. Troposphere
B. Stratosphere
C. Mesosphere
D. Thermosphere
Question 6
A population growth curve is represented by the equation ( P(t) = 2000e^{0.02t} ), where ( P(t) ) is the population at time ( t ) years. What is the rate of population growth at ( t = 10 ) years?
A. 40
B. 60
C. 80
D. 100
Question 7
The Earth's climate is influenced by several factors, including the amount of solar energy it receives. What is the primary factor that determines the amount of solar energy the Earth receives?
A. Distance from the Sun
B. Angle of the Earth's axis
C. Atmospheric composition
D. Ocean currents
Question 8
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT a product of fluvial erosion?
A. Valley
B. Meander
C. Oxygen
D. Delta
Question 9
A river's gradient is the rate at which its elevation changes over a given distance. Which of the following factors can affect a river's gradient?
A. Slope of the surrounding terrain
B. Amount of rainfall in the catchment area
C. Type of rocks in the river bed
D. All of the above
Question 10
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT a product of fluvial erosion?
A. Valley
B. Meander
C. Oxygen
D. Delta
Question 11
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. 0.1 km
B. 0.5 km
C. 1 km
D. 5 km
Question 12
Determine the type of vegetation belt that covers the region between 23.5°N and 23.5°S latitude, and explain its characteristics.
A. Tropical Rainforest
B. Tropical Savanna
C. Temperate Rainforest
D. Temperate Grassland
Question 13
The diagram below shows the global distribution of oil reserves. Which of the following countries has the largest proven oil reserves?
A. Saudi Arabia
B. Russia
C. Canada
D. United States
Question 14
The concept of 'carrying capacity' in environmental management refers to the maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can sustain indefinitely given the food, habitat, water, and other necessities available in the environment. Which of the following is a key factor that determines the carrying capacity of an environment?
A. Availability of food resources
B. Habitat quality and diversity
C. Water availability and quality
D. Predation pressure
Question 15
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT a result of the river's erosional activity?
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D

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