POST UTME RHEMA UNIVERSITY 2019 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. What is the likely reason for the formation of this valley?
Correct A. Erosion by a river
B. Deposition by a river
C. Tectonic uplift
D. Volcanic activity

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
A company is considering two different locations for a new factory. Location A has a high labor cost but is close to a major market, while Location B has a low labor cost but is far from the market. What is the likely impact of this decision on the company's profit?
A. The company's profit will increase
Correct B. The company's profit will decrease
C. The company's profit will remain the same
D. The company's profit will fluctuate

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3
A city has a population of 500,000 people. The city's water supply comes from a nearby lake. If the lake's water level is decreasing at a rate of 0.5 meters per year, what is the likely impact on the city's water supply?
A. The city's water supply will increase
Correct B. The city's water supply will decrease
C. The city's water supply will remain the same
D. The city's water supply will fluctuate

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4
A company is considering two different types of packaging for its products. Type A is made of recyclable materials and is more expensive, while Type B is made of non-recyclable materials and is less expensive. What is the likely impact of this decision on the company's environmental impact?
A. The company's environmental impact will increase
Correct B. The company's environmental impact will decrease
C. The company's environmental impact will remain the same
D. The company's environmental impact will fluctuate

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5
A city has a population of 1 million people. The city's transportation system consists of buses, trains, and cars. If the city's population increases by 10% in the next year, what is the likely impact on the city's transportation system?
Correct A. The city's transportation system will increase
B. The city's transportation system will decrease
C. The city's transportation system will remain the same
D. The city's transportation system will fluctuate

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
In a soil profile, the presence of a distinct layer of calcareous material at the surface is indicative of which of the following soil formation processes?
A. Weathering and erosion
B. Leaching and illuviation
Correct C. Calcareous soil formation
D. Podzolization

Correct Answer: C

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Question 7
A river's discharge is affected by which of the following factors?
A. Water temperature
B. River slope
C. Channel roughness
Correct D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

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Question 8
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a deltaic deposit. What is the likely origin of the deposit?
A. Fluvial deposit
B. Tectonic uplift
Correct C. Deltaic deposit
D. Glacial deposit

Correct Answer: C

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Question 9
A company is considering investing in a new factory in a region with a high level of environmental degradation. Which of the following factors should be taken into account?
Correct A. Environmental impact assessment
B. Market demand
C. Government incentives
D. All of the above

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between population density and economic development. What is the likely explanation for the observed trend?
A. Increased access to education
B. Improved healthcare
Correct C. Increased economic growth
D. All of the above

Correct Answer: C

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Question 11
A map projection is a method of representing the Earth's surface on a flat surface. Which of the following map projections is known for preserving angles and shapes?
A. Mercator Projection
Correct B. Gall-Peters Projection
C. Robinson Projection
D. Azimuthal Equidistant Projection

Correct Answer: B

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Question 12
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river delta. Which of the following processes is responsible for the formation of the delta?
Correct A. Deposition
B. Erosion
C. Accretion
D. Weathering

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
A company is considering investing in a new industry in Nigeria. Which of the following industries is known for its high demand for skilled labor?
A. Agriculture
B. Manufacturing
C. Construction
Correct D. Information Technology

Correct Answer: D

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Question 14
The diagram below shows a soil profile. Which of the following soil types is characterized by its high water-holding capacity?
Correct A. Clay
B. Silt
C. Sand
D. Loam

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
The Earth's atmosphere is composed of several layers. Which of the following layers is responsible for absorbing ultraviolet radiation?
A. Troposphere
Correct B. Stratosphere
C. Mesosphere
D. Thermosphere

Correct Answer: B

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Question 16
The diagram below shows the distribution of a particular resource in a region. What is the name of the economic principle that explains why this resource is concentrated in a specific area?
A. The Law of Increasing Costs
Correct B. The Law of Diminishing Returns
C. The Law of Supply and Demand
D. The Law of Comparative Advantage

Correct Answer: B

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Question 17
A city with a population of 500,000 has a birth rate of 15 per 1,000 and a death rate of 8 per 1,000. What is the rate of natural increase per 1,000?
Correct A. 5
B. 7
C. 10
D. 12

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
The Earth's atmosphere is composed of 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, and 1% other gases. What is the percentage of oxygen in the atmosphere?
A. 20
Correct B. 21
C. 22
D. 23

Correct Answer: B

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Question 19
A map shows the location of a city as 12° 30' N latitude and 45° 15' W longitude. What is the city's location in terms of its position on the Earth's surface?
Correct A. The city is located in the Northern Hemisphere, in the Western Hemisphere.
B. The city is located in the Southern Hemisphere, in the Eastern Hemisphere.
C. The city is located in the Northern Hemisphere, in the Eastern Hemisphere.
D. The city is located in the Southern Hemisphere, in the Western Hemisphere.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20
A climate graph shows a temperature range of 20°C to 30°C and a precipitation range of 50 mm to 100 mm. What is the climate type of the region?
Correct A. Tropical Savanna
B. Desert
C. Temperate Grassland
D. Temperate Rainforest

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
The concept of 'carrying capacity' in population studies refers to the maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can sustainably support. Which of the following factors is NOT a determinant of carrying capacity?
A. Climate
B. Availability of resources
Correct C. Technological advancements
D. Population growth rate

Correct Answer: C

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Question 22
A city's population is growing at a rate of 3% per annum. If the current population is 500,000, what will be the population after 5 years?
A.
B.
C.
D.

Correct Answer: VIEW ANSWER

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Question 23
The diagram below shows the distribution of landforms in a region. Which of the following landforms is NOT represented in the diagram?
A. Mountain
B. Hill
C. Plateau
Correct D. Valley

Correct Answer: D

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Question 24
The diagram below shows the structure of a cell. Which of the following organelles is responsible for protein synthesis?
Correct A. Ribosome
B. Mitochondria
C. Nucleus
D. Endoplasmic reticulum

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
The diagram below shows the distribution of landforms in a region. Which of the following landforms is represented in the diagram?
A. Mountain
Correct B. Hill
C. Plateau
D. Valley

Correct Answer: B

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