POST UTME PAN-ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY 2024 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The process of plate tectonics involves the movement of the Earth's lithosphere, resulting in the creation of mountains, volcanoes, and earthquakes. Which of the following is an example of a type of plate boundary?
A. Divergent boundary
B. Convergent boundary
C. Transform boundary
D. All of the above
Question 2
A researcher is studying the effects of soil erosion on agricultural productivity in the Nigerian savanna region. Which of the following soil types is most susceptible to erosion?
A. Alfisol
B. Ultisol
C. Oxisol
D. Inceptisol
Question 3
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?
A. Freezing and thawing of water in rocks
B. Chemical reaction between rocks and acidic rainwater
C. Erosion of rocks by wind and water
D. Oxidation of rocks by oxygen in the air
Question 4
A river in Nigeria is experiencing erosion due to the following factors: deforestation, overgrazing, and construction of dams. Which of the following is an example of a human activity that contributes to soil erosion?
A. Deforestation
B. Overgrazing
C. Construction of dams
D. Agricultural activities
Question 5
A geologist is studying the tectonic evolution of the Benue Trough in Nigeria. Which of the following is a characteristic of the trough's tectonic setting?
A. Extensional tectonics
B. Compressional tectonics
C. Transcurrent tectonics
D. Strike-slip tectonics
Question 6
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?
A. Freezing and Thawing
B. Chemical Weathering
C. Erosion
D. Deposition
Question 7
The process of plate tectonics involves the movement of the Earth's lithosphere. Which of the following is an example of a type of plate boundary?
A. Divergent boundary
B. Convergent boundary
C. Transform boundary
D. Hotspot
Question 8
A firm is producing a good with a constant marginal cost and a downward-sloping demand curve. If the firm's revenue is ₦1,000,000 and its marginal revenue is ₦50,000, what is the firm's average revenue?
A. ₦50,000
B. ₦75,000
C. ₦100,000
D. ₦125,000
Question 9
The Köppen climate classification system categorizes climates into five main groups. Which of the following climates is characterized by high temperatures and high precipitation throughout the year?
A. Af
B. Aw
C. BWh
D. Cfa
Question 10
The Niger Delta is a region in Nigeria that is prone to flooding due to the following factors: heavy rainfall, high tides, and sedimentation. Which of the following is an example of a natural hazard that affects the region?
A. Flooding
B. Landslides
C. Drought
D. Wildfires
Question 11
A rock sample is composed of 60% quartz, 20% feldspar, and 20% mica. What is the mineral composition of the rock sample?
A. 60% quartz, 20% feldspar, 20% mica
B. 40% quartz, 30% feldspar, 30% mica
C. 50% quartz, 25% feldspar, 25% mica
D. 70% quartz, 15% feldspar, 15% mica
Question 12
The following diagram shows a cross-section of the Nigerian landscape. What type of landform is labeled 'A'?
A. Hill
B. Mountain
C. Valley
D. Plateau
Question 13
A company in Nigeria is considering investing in a new industry. The company's management team has identified the following resources as essential for the industry: skilled labor, raw materials, and capital. Which of the following is an example of a resource that is not essential for the industry?
A. Skilled labor
B. Raw materials
C. Capital
D. Technology
Question 14
A recent study on the impact of climate change on the vegetation belts of Nigeria found that the savanna belt is expanding northwards. What is the primary reason for this expansion?
A. Increased rainfall
B. Decreased temperature
C. Expansion of agricultural land
D. Increased CO2 levels
Question 15
A map scale is a representation of the relationship between distances on a map and actual distances on the Earth's surface. If a map scale is 1:50,000, what does this mean?
A. 1 centimeter on the map represents 50,000 centimeters on the Earth's surface
B. 1 centimeter on the map represents 50,000 kilometers on the Earth's surface
C. 1 centimeter on the map represents 50,000 meters on the Earth's surface
D. 1 centimeter on the map represents 50,000 millimeters on the Earth's surface

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