POST UTME RHEMA UNIVERSITY 2023 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The process of soil erosion involves the removal of soil particles from one location to another. Which of the following is NOT a factor that contributes to soil erosion?
A. Rainfall
B. Wind
C. Water flow
D. Vegetation
Question 2
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. Freeze-thaw action
B. Chemical weathering
C. Erosion
D. Deposition
Question 3
A population of 1000 people is growing at a rate of 5% per annum. If the population is currently 1200, what was the population 2 years ago?
A. 900
B. 1000
C. 1100
D. 1200
Question 4
The Earth's magnetic field is generated by the movement of molten iron in the outer core. What is the primary process responsible for this movement?
A. Thermal convection
B. Electromagnetic induction
C. Gravitational forces
D. Tidal forces
Question 5
The Niger River is the longest river in West Africa and flows through several states in Nigeria. Which of the following is a major tributary of the Niger River?
A. Benue River
B. Kaduna River
C. Hadejia River
D. Gamboru River
Question 6
What is the term for the movement of tectonic plates that results in the creation of a new ocean basin?
A. Continental drift
B. Sea-floor spreading
C. Plate convergence
D. Plate divergence
Question 7
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT a result of fluvial erosion?
A. A waterfall
B. A meandering river
C. A delta
D. A lake
Question 8
The following table shows the average annual rainfall in different parts of Nigeria. What is the primary factor that affects the rainfall in these regions?
A. Latitude
B. Altitude
C. Distance from the coast
D. Seasonal variation
Question 9
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between temperature and precipitation in a tropical region. What is the name of the climate type labeled 'A'?
A. Tropical rainforest
B. Tropical savanna
C. Desert
D. Temperate grassland
Question 10
A map projection is a way of representing the Earth's surface on a flat surface. What is the primary advantage of the Mercator projection?
A. It preserves angles and shapes well
B. It preserves distances and areas well
C. It is easy to draw and understand
D. It is widely used in navigation and mapping
Question 11
A company is considering investing in a new project that will require an initial investment of ₦1.5 million and is expected to generate a profit of ₦2.5 million per year for 5 years. What is the net present value (NPV) of the project, assuming a discount rate of 10%?
A. ₦1,250,000
B. ₦1,500,000
C. ₦1,750,000
D. ₦2,000,000
Question 12
What is the term for the process by which soil is formed from the weathering of rocks?
A. Erosion
B. Deposition
C. Weathering
D. Soil formation
Question 13
The population of Nigeria is projected to reach 440 million by 2050. What is the estimated annual growth rate of the population?
A. 2.5%
B. 3.5%
C. 4.5%
D. 5.5%
Question 14
A company is considering investing in a new project that will require an initial investment of ₦1.5 million and is expected to generate a profit of ₦2.5 million per year for 5 years. What is the internal rate of return (IRR) of the project?
A. 10%
B. 15%
C. 20%
D. 25%
Question 15
A map of Nigeria shows the following features: the Benue Trough, the Chad Basin, and the Jos Plateau. What is the primary geological process responsible for the formation of these features?
A. Volcanic activity
B. Tectonic activity
C. Weathering and erosion
D. Glacial activity

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