POST UTME OSUSTECH 2020 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The economic geography of Nigeria is characterized by a diverse range of natural resources, including oil, gas, and minerals. Which of the following is NOT a major economic activity in the country?
A. Agriculture
B. Mining
C. Manufacturing
D. Tourism
Question 2
The population of Nigeria is projected to reach 400 million by 2050. What is the primary factor driving this population growth?
A. High birth rate
B. Low death rate
C. Urbanization
D. Migration
Question 3
A diagram of a climate graph shows a temperature range of 20-30°C. What is the primary reason for the formation of this temperature range?
A. The temperature range is formed due to the proximity to the equator.
B. The temperature range is formed due to the altitude of the region.
C. The temperature range is formed due to the oceanic influence.
D. The temperature range is formed due to the continental influence.
Question 4
The graph below shows the relationship between the amount of fertilizer used and the yield of a crop. What is the likely effect of increasing the amount of fertilizer used from 100 kg to 200 kg on the yield of the crop?
A. Increase
B. Decrease
C. No change
D. Uncertain
Question 5
The graph below shows the relationship between temperature and precipitation in a given region. What is the likely effect of a 2°C increase in temperature on the precipitation in this region?
A. Increase
B. Decrease
C. No change
D. Uncertain
Question 6
A diagram of a soil profile shows a B horizon with a thickness of 1 meter. What is the primary reason for the formation of the B horizon?
A. The B horizon is formed due to the leaching of the soil.
B. The B horizon is formed due to the deposition of sediment by the river.
C. The B horizon is formed due to the erosion of the rock surface.
D. The B horizon is formed due to the formation of a soil deposit.
Question 7
The process of soil erosion in Nigeria is influenced by several factors, including climate, land use, and topography. Which of the following is NOT a primary cause of soil erosion in the country?
A. Deforestation
B. Overgrazing
C. Urbanization
D. Climate Change
Question 8
A map of the Niger Delta region shows a network of distributaries and distributary channels. What is the primary reason for the formation of these distributaries?
A. The distributaries are formed due to the deposition of sediment by the river.
B. The distributaries are formed due to the erosion of the river banks.
C. The distributaries are formed due to the distributary channels being formed by the river.
D. The distributaries are formed due to the distributary channels being formed by the distributaries.
Question 9
The diagram below shows the 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 10
The Niger Delta is a region of high population density and economic activity in Nigeria. What is the primary economic activity that drives the region's economy?
A. Agriculture
B. Mining
C. Manufacturing
D. Petroleum refining
Question 11
The Earth's rotation causes the Coriolis effect, which in turn influences the formation of weather patterns. What is the primary mechanism by which the Coriolis effect affects the trajectory of a moving object?
A. Deflection of the object's path due to the rotation of the Earth
B. Acceleration of the object due to the force of gravity
C. Deceleration of the object due to air resistance
D. Change in the object's velocity due to the Coriolis force
Question 12
The population of a city is growing at a rate of 5% per annum. If the current population is 100,000, what will be the population after 2 years?
A. 121,000
B. 125,000
C. 130,000
D. 135,000
Question 13
A company is considering investing in a new project that requires an initial investment of ₦10 million and is expected to generate a profit of ₦5 million per year for 5 years. What is the net present value of the project?
A. ₦15 million
B. ₦20 million
C. ₦25 million
D. ₦30 million
Question 14
A company is planning to establish a new factory in a region with a high concentration of natural resources. The company's objective is to minimize transportation costs. Which type of location would be most suitable for the factory?
A. Central place
B. Hinterland
C. Conurbation
D. Peripheral location
Question 15
The diagram below shows the process of soil erosion by water. Which stage of the process is marked 'A'?
A. Weathering
B. Erosion
C. Deposition
D. Transportation

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