POST UTME PAN-ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY 2018 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
A city's population growth rate is modeled by the logistic equation ( rac{dP}{dt} = rPleft(1 - rac{P}{K} ight) ), where ( r = 0.05 ) and ( K = 100000 ). If the initial population is 5000, find the population after 10 years.
A. 50000
Correct B. 100000
C. 50000
D. 100000

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Identify the type of landform labeled 'A'.
Correct A. Meander
B. Oxbow Lake
C. Delta
D. Floodplain

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
A firm's production function is given by ( Q = 10L^{0.5}K^{0.5} ), where ( L ) is labor and ( K ) is capital. If the firm hires 100 workers and invests 100000 in capital, find the marginal product of labor.
A. 5
Correct B. 10
C. 20
D. 50

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4
The diagram below shows a graph of a firm's demand curve. Identify the price elasticity of demand at point 'A'.
A. Inelastic
Correct B. Unit Elastic
C. Elastic
D. Perfectly Elastic

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5
A city's water supply is modeled by the equation ( Q = 1000 - 50t ), where ( Q ) is the quantity of water and ( t ) is time in hours. If the initial quantity of water is 5000 units, find the quantity of water after 5 hours.
A. 2000
B. 3000
Correct C. 4000
D. 5000

Correct Answer: C

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Question 6
The Niger Delta region is characterized by a complex network of distributaries and distributary channels. What is the primary reason for this complexity?
A. Tectonic activity
B. River piracy
Correct C. Deltaic processes
D. Human activities

Correct Answer: C

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Question 7
A recent study on the impact of climate change on the Nigerian economy found that the agricultural sector is most vulnerable to climate-related shocks. What is the primary reason for this vulnerability?
A. Temperature increase
B. Changes in precipitation patterns
C. Soil degradation
Correct D. Increased frequency of extreme weather events

Correct Answer: D

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Question 8
The Jos Plateau is a region of volcanic origin, characterized by numerous volcanic cones and lava flows. What is the primary process responsible for the formation of these volcanic features?
A. Weathering and erosion
B. Plate tectonics
Correct C. Volcanic activity
D. Glacial processes

Correct Answer: C

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Question 9
The Niger River is the primary source of freshwater for the Niger Delta region. What is the primary reason for the high levels of sedimentation in the river?
A. Tectonic activity
B. River piracy
Correct C. Deltaic processes
D. Human activities

Correct Answer: C

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Question 10
The Nigerian economy is heavily reliant on the export of crude oil. What is the primary reason for the country's vulnerability to fluctuations in global oil prices?
Correct A. Dependence on a single export commodity
B. Lack of diversification in the economy
C. Inadequate infrastructure
D. Corruption and mismanagement

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
The process of weathering that involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller fragments through the action of ice is known as:
A. Mechanical weathering
B. Chemical weathering
Correct C. Physical weathering
D. Biological weathering

Correct Answer: C

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Question 12
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following is a characteristic of the river valley?
A. It is a flat area
Correct B. It is a narrow and steep-sided
C. It is a wide and shallow
D. It is a high and rugged

Correct Answer: B

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Question 13
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. 120,000
Correct B. 125,000
C. 130,000
D. 135,000

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14
The diagram below shows a map of Nigeria. Which of the following states is located in the Niger Delta region?
Correct A. Rivers State
B. Delta State
C. Bayelsa State
D. Akwa Ibom State

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
The process of plate tectonics that involves the movement of the Earth's crust is known as:
A. Continental drift
Correct B. Plate tectonics
C. Seafloor spreading
D. Mountain building

Correct Answer: B

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Question 16
In a fluvial landscape, what is the primary mechanism responsible for the formation of meanders?
A. Tectonic uplift
Correct B. Erosion by water
C. Deposition of sediment
D. Weathering of rocks

Correct Answer: B

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Question 17
A company is considering investing in a new factory in a region with a high population density. What type of economic activity is this company engaging in?
A. Agricultural production
Correct B. Manufacturing
C. Service industry
D. Tourism

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18
A population growth curve is characterized by a J-shaped curve. What stage of population growth is this curve representative of?
Correct A. Exponential growth
B. Logistic growth
C. Stationary population
D. Declining population

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
A rock sample is composed of 60% quartz, 20% feldspar, and 20% mica. What is the mineral composition of this rock?
Correct A. Quartz-feldspar-mica
B. Quartz-feldspar
C. Feldspar-mica
D. Quartz-mica

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20
A diagram shows a cross-section of a river valley. What is the primary process responsible for the formation of this valley?
Correct A. Erosion by water
B. Deposition of sediment
C. Weathering of rocks
D. Tectonic uplift

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
The process of soil formation involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller particles through physical and chemical weathering. Which of the following is an example of a physical weathering process?
Correct A. Freeze-thaw action
B. Chemical weathering
C. Erosion
D. Plate tectonics

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
The Niger Delta is a major economic hub in Nigeria, with a diverse range of industries including oil and gas, agriculture, and manufacturing. What is the primary economic activity that drives the growth of the Niger Delta region?
A. Agriculture
B. Manufacturing
Correct C. Oil and gas
D. Tourism

Correct Answer: C

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Question 23
The concept of environmental management involves the sustainable use of natural resources to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. What is the primary goal of environmental management?
A. To reduce pollution
B. To conserve natural resources
Correct C. To promote sustainable development
D. To protect biodiversity

Correct Answer: C

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Question 24
The climate of Nigeria is characterized by a tropical savanna climate, with two distinct seasons: a wet season and a dry season. What is the primary factor that influences the climate of Nigeria?
Correct A. Latitude
B. Altitude
C. Ocean currents
D. Trade winds

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
The vegetation of Nigeria is characterized by a diverse range of ecosystems, including tropical rainforests, savannas, and mangrove swamps. What is the primary factor that influences the distribution of vegetation in Nigeria?
Correct A. Climate
B. Topography
C. Soil type
D. Water availability

Correct Answer: A

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