POST UTME RHEMA UNIVERSITY 2017 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
In a perfectly competitive market, the supply curve is upward-sloping because of the law of increasing
Correct A. marginal opportunity cost
B. marginal utility
C. marginal propensity to consume
D. marginal propensity to save

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
A map projection that preserves angles and shapes is known as a
Correct A. conformal map projection
B. equidistant map projection
C. azimuthal map projection
D. gnomonic map projection

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
The process of weathering that involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller fragments through the action of ice is known as
Correct A. freeze-thaw weathering
B. chemical weathering
C. physical weathering
D. biological weathering

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the river valley?
A. gentle slope
B. meandering course
C. wide floodplain
Correct D. steep sides

Correct Answer: D

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Question 5
The diagram below shows a simple harmonic motion. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the motion?
A. periodic motion
B. oscillatory motion
C. uniform acceleration
Correct D. uniform velocity

Correct Answer: D

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Question 6
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. Freeze-thaw weathering
D. Abrasion

Correct Answer: C

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Question 7
The diagram below shows the different climate belts of the world. Which of the following climate belts is characterized by high temperatures and high levels of rainfall throughout the year?
Correct A. Tropical rainforest
B. Desert
C. Temperate grassland
D. Polar tundra

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
The diagram below shows the different types of rocks. Which of the following types of rocks is formed from the cooling and solidification of magma?
Correct A. Igneous rock
B. Sedimentary rock
C. Metamorphic rock
D. Foliated rock

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
The diagram below shows the different types of vegetation. Which of the following types of vegetation is characterized by trees with broad leaves and a dense canopy?
Correct A. Deciduous forest
B. Coniferous forest
C. Tropical rainforest
D. Grassland

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
The diagram below shows the different types of landforms. Which of the following types of landforms is characterized by a long, narrow ridge of hills or mountains?
Correct A. Plateau
B. Mountain range
C. Hill
D. Valley

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
The Earth's rotation causes the apparent shift of the position of the North Star from its true position. What is the name of this phenomenon?
Correct A. Precession
B. Nutation
C. Aberration
D. Refraction

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
A farmer is considering two types of fertilizers for his crops: Organic and Inorganic. Which type of fertilizer is more likely to cause environmental pollution?
A. Organic
Correct B. Inorganic
C. Both are equally likely
D. Neither is likely to cause pollution

Correct Answer: B

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Question 13
A map is drawn to a scale of 1:50,000. If the distance between two points on the map is 5 cm, what is the actual distance between the two points in meters?
A. 100 m
Correct B. 500 m
C. 1 km
D. 5 km

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14
A city with a population of 500,000 has a growth rate of 3% per annum. What is the population of the city after 5 years?
A. 550,000
B. 600,000
C. 650,000
Correct D. 700,000

Correct Answer: D

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Question 15
A company produces 100 units of a product per day. If the product sells at ₦500 per unit, what is the total revenue generated by the company in a day?
A. ₦50,000
B. ₦100,000
C. ₦150,000
Correct D. ₦200,000

Correct Answer: D

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Question 16
The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is characterized by a complex network of rivers and creeks. Which of the following is a major factor contributing to the formation of these waterways?
A. Tectonic uplift
Correct B. Weathering and erosion
C. Deposition and sedimentation
D. Volcanic activity

Correct Answer: B

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Question 17
The Earth's climate is influenced by several factors, including the amount of solar energy it receives. What is the term for the amount of solar energy that the Earth receives per unit area per unit time?
Correct A. Insolation
B. Radiation
C. Conduction
D. Convection

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
The Niger River is the longest river in West Africa and flows through several countries, including Nigeria. What is the primary reason for the river's meandering course?
A. Tectonic uplift
Correct B. Weathering and erosion
C. Deposition and sedimentation
D. Volcanic activity

Correct Answer: B

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Question 19
The Sahara Desert covers a vast area of North Africa and is characterized by extreme temperatures and low precipitation. What is the primary factor contributing to the desert's arid climate?
A. High altitude
B. Low precipitation
Correct C. High evaporation
D. Cold ocean currents

Correct Answer: C

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Question 20
The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna. Which of the following is a major threat to the region's biodiversity?
Correct A. Habitat destruction
B. Pollution
C. Overfishing
D. Climate change

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is most likely to be formed by the erosive action of the river?
Correct A. A meander
B. A waterfall
C. A delta
D. A canyon

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
A population of 1000 individuals is growing at a rate of 10% per annum. If the population is currently 1200, what was the initial population?
A. 800
Correct B. 900
C. 1000
D. 1100

Correct Answer: B

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Question 23
The diagram below shows a soil profile. Which of the following soil types is most likely to be found in the B horizon?
A. Alfisol
Correct B. Mollisol
C. Spodosol
D. Ultisol

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24
A company is producing a product that has a variable cost of ₦100 per unit and a fixed cost of ₦5000. If the selling price is ₦200 per unit, what is the break-even point?
A. 20 units
B. 30 units
Correct C. 40 units
D. 50 units

Correct Answer: C

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Question 25
The diagram below shows a map of a city. Which of the following landforms is most likely to be found in the area marked 'X'?
A. A meander
B. A waterfall
C. A delta
Correct D. A canyon

Correct Answer: D

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