POST UTME REDEEMERS UNIVERSITY 2024 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The Ogun River is a major watercourse in southwestern Nigeria, with significant economic and environmental importance. What is the primary use of the river's water?
A. Irrigation and agriculture
B. Drinking water and household use
C. Industrial and manufacturing processes
D. Hydroelectric power generation
Question 2
The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is characterized by a complex network of distributaries and distributaries. Which of the following is a primary reason for this complexity?
A. Tectonic activity
B. River piracy
C. Delta switching
D. Sea level rise
Question 3
The diagram below shows the structure of a typical atom. Which of the following is a characteristic of the nucleus?
A. high density
B. high positive charge
C. high negative charge
D. high atomic mass
Question 4
The process of soil formation involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller particles through physical, chemical, and biological means. Which of the following is NOT a primary factor in soil formation?
A. Weathering
B. Erosion
C. Human activity
D. Plate tectonics
Question 5
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT a product of fluvial erosion?
A. Meander
B. Valley
C. Delta
D. Oxygen
Question 6
The Jos Plateau is a region of significant geological interest in Nigeria, with numerous rock formations and landforms. What is the primary type of rock that dominates the region's geology?
A. Granite and gneiss
B. Basalt and andesite
C. Sandstone and shale
D. Limestone and dolomite
Question 7
A map projection that preserves angles and shapes is known as a:
A. Gnomonic projection
B. Azimuthal equidistant projection
C. Mercator projection
D. Robinson projection
Question 8
The Jos Plateau is a region of Nigeria known for its unique landforms. What is the primary reason for the formation of these landforms?
A. Volcanic activity
B. Tectonic activity
C. Weathering and erosion
D. Glacial activity
Question 9
The Niger River is the primary source of water for many Nigerians. What is the primary reason for the seasonal variation in water flow?
A. Rainfall
B. Evaporation
C. Groundwater recharge
D. Siltation
Question 10
The diagram below represents a soil profile. Which of the following is a characteristic of the soil's A horizon?
A. The A horizon has a high concentration of organic matter.
B. The A horizon has a low concentration of organic matter.
C. The A horizon has a high concentration of minerals.
D. The A horizon has a low concentration of minerals.
Question 11
The diagram below shows a 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 12
The diagram below represents a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following is a characteristic of the river's meandering behavior?
A. The river's velocity increases as it approaches the meander bend.
B. The river's meandering behavior is influenced by the valley's slope.
C. The river's meandering behavior is characterized by a decrease in velocity.
D. The river's meandering behavior is influenced by the presence of tributaries.
Question 13
The diagram below shows the structure of a typical cell. Which of the following organelles is responsible for protein synthesis?
A. mitochondria
B. ribosomes
C. endoplasmic reticulum
D. lysosomes
Question 14
The process of weathering that involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller fragments is known as:
A. Mechanical weathering
B. Chemical weathering
C. Physical weathering
D. Biological weathering
Question 15
The process of water moving through a plant, from the roots to the leaves, is known as:
A. Transpiration
B. Photosynthesis
C. Respiration
D. Translocation

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