POST UTME REDEEMERS UNIVERSITY 2023 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The diagram below shows the global distribution of the four major climate belts. Which of the following climate belts is characterized by high temperatures and high levels of precipitation throughout the year?
Correct A. Tropical Rainforest
B. Desert
C. Temperate Grassland
D. Polar Tundra

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
The diagram below shows the process of plate tectonics. Which of the following is NOT a type of plate boundary?
A. Divergent Boundary
B. Convergent Boundary
C. Transform Boundary
Correct D. Continental Drift

Correct Answer: D

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Question 3
The diagram below shows the global distribution of population density. Which of the following regions has the highest population density?
Correct A. South Asia
B. East Asia
C. Europe
D. Africa

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
The diagram below shows the process of sedimentation. Which of the following is NOT a type of sediment?
A. Clastic Sediment
B. Chemical Sediment
C. Biogenic Sediment
Correct D. Organic Sediment

Correct Answer: D

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Question 5
The diagram below shows the global distribution of natural resources. Which of the following resources is NOT a type of fossil fuel?
A. Coal
B. Oil
C. Natural Gas
Correct D. Uranium

Correct Answer: D

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Question 6
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. What is the likely effect of the river's meandering on the surrounding landscape?
A. The river will erode the surrounding landscape more quickly.
Correct B. The river will deposit sediment on the inner banks.
C. The river will create a delta at the mouth.
D. The river will change its course more frequently.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 7
A company is considering two different locations for a new factory. Location A has a high population density and access to a major transportation hub, while Location B has a lower population density and access to a smaller transportation hub. What is the likely effect of the population density on the company's labor costs?
Correct A. The labor costs will be higher due to the higher population density.
B. The labor costs will be lower due to the higher population density.
C. The labor costs will be unaffected by the population density.
D. The labor costs will be higher due to the lower population density.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
A city is experiencing a severe drought, and the local government is considering implementing water conservation measures. What is the likely effect of a 10% reduction in water usage on the city's water supply?
A. The water supply will increase by 10%.
Correct B. The water supply will decrease by 10%.
C. The water supply will remain unchanged.
D. The water supply will increase by 5%.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9
A company is considering investing in a new technology that uses renewable energy sources. What is the likely effect of this investment on the company's carbon footprint?
A. The carbon footprint will increase by 10%.
Correct B. The carbon footprint will decrease by 10%.
C. The carbon footprint will remain unchanged.
D. The carbon footprint will increase by 5%.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 10
A city is experiencing a severe heatwave, and the local government is considering implementing measures to reduce the urban heat island effect. What is the likely effect of a 20% increase in green spaces on the city's temperature?
A. The temperature will increase by 5°C.
Correct B. The temperature will decrease by 5°C.
C. The temperature will remain unchanged.
D. The temperature will increase by 10°C.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 11
A map of Nigeria shows the Niger Delta as a region of high population density. What is the primary reason for this high population density?
A. High agricultural productivity
B. Access to fertile soil and water
Correct C. Proximity to urban centers and economic opportunities
D. Natural disasters and environmental degradation

Correct Answer: C

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Question 12
A soil profile from the savannas of Nigeria shows a layer of clay at a depth of 20 cm. What is the likely reason for the formation of this clay layer?
A. Weathering of rocks
B. Erosion of the soil surface
Correct C. Deposition of clay particles
D. Leaching of soluble minerals

Correct Answer: C

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Question 13
A population pyramid for Nigeria shows a high proportion of young people. What is the likely reason for this demographic structure?
Correct A. High fertility rates and low mortality rates
B. Low fertility rates and high mortality rates
C. High mortality rates and low fertility rates
D. Low population growth rate

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
A map of Nigeria shows the Jos Plateau as a region of high relief. What is the likely reason for this high relief?
Correct A. Tectonic uplift and volcanic activity
B. Weathering and erosion of rocks
C. Deposition of sediments
D. Glacial activity

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
A diagram of the Niger River shows a meandering course. What is the likely reason for this meandering course?
A. Tectonic uplift and volcanic activity
B. Weathering and erosion of rocks
C. Deposition of sediments
Correct D. Meandering due to changes in water flow

Correct Answer: D

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Question 16
The diagram below illustrates a glacial lake formed by the movement of a glacier. Which of the following land-forming processes is primarily responsible for the formation of this lake?
A. Glacial erosion
Correct B. Glacial deposition
C. Glacial lake formation
D. Glacial retreat

Correct Answer: B

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Question 17
A city with a population of 500,000 people has a growth rate of 3% per annum. If the city's population is expected to double in 20 years, what is the annual growth rate of the city's population?
A. 2%
B. 3%
Correct C. 4%
D. 5%

Correct Answer: C

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Question 18
The diagram below shows the distribution of vegetation in a tropical region. Which of the following climate belts is characterized by the presence of tropical rainforests?
Correct A. Tropical rainforest belt
B. Savanna belt
C. Desert belt
D. Temperate belt

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
A company produces 1000 units of a product per day. If the company operates 365 days a year, what is the total annual production of the company?
Correct A. 365,000 units
B. 365,000,000 units
C. 3,650,000 units
D. 3,650,000,000 units

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20
The diagram below shows the structure of a simple harmonic motion. Which of the following equations represents the displacement of the object at time t?
Correct A. \theta = \frac{1}{2} \omega t^2
B. \theta = \omega t
C. \theta = \omega t^2
D. \theta = \omega t^3

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
The process of weathering that involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller fragments due to the expansion and contraction of water within the rock's pores is known as:
A. Mechanical weathering
B. Chemical weathering
Correct C. Physical weathering
D. Biological weathering

Correct Answer: C

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Question 22
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river delta. Which of the following is a characteristic of this type of delta?
Correct A. It is formed by the deposition of sediment at the mouth of a river
B. It is characterized by a steep slope
C. It is formed by the erosion of a coastline
D. It is characterized by a flat slope

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between the amount of rainfall and the amount of runoff. Which of the following is a characteristic of this relationship?
A. As the amount of rainfall increases, the amount of runoff also increases
Correct B. As the amount of rainfall increases, the amount of runoff decreases
C. There is no relationship between the amount of rainfall and the amount of runoff
D. The relationship is non-linear

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a mountain range. Which of the following is a characteristic of this type of landscape?
A. It is formed by the movement of tectonic plates
B. It is characterized by a flat slope
C. It is formed by the erosion of a coastline
Correct D. It is characterized by a steep slope

Correct Answer: D

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Question 25
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between the amount of rainfall and the amount of runoff. Which of the following is a characteristic of this relationship?
A. As the amount of rainfall increases, the amount of runoff also increases
Correct B. As the amount of rainfall increases, the amount of runoff decreases
C. There is no relationship between the amount of rainfall and the amount of runoff
D. The relationship is non-linear

Correct Answer: B

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