POST UTME RSU 2018 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The map below shows the location of a major city in Nigeria. What is the name of the state where the city is located?
A. Lagos State
B. Ogun State
C. Oyo State
D. Osun State
Question 2
The map below shows the location of a major city in Nigeria. What is the name of the city?
A. Lagos
B. Abuja
C. Kano
D. Ibadan
Question 3
The map below shows the location of a major river in Nigeria. What is the name of the river?
A. Niger River
B. Benue River
C. Kaduna River
D. Hadejia River
Question 4
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 high level of sedimentation in this region?
A. High rainfall intensity
B. Long duration of rainfall
C. High population density
D. High rate of soil erosion
Question 5
The diagram below shows the different stages of the water cycle. Which stage is represented by the arrow pointing from the ocean to the atmosphere?
A. Evaporation
B. Condensation
C. Precipitation
D. Runoff
Question 6
A population has a growth rate of 2% per annum. If the current population is 100,000, what will be the population after 10 years?
A. 163,217
B. 180,000
C. 200,000
D. 220,000
Question 7
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
C. Physical weathering
D. Biological weathering
Question 8
The concept of 'threshold effect' in population studies refers to the idea that a certain level of environmental degradation must be reached before it has a significant impact on human health. Which of the following is an example of a threshold effect?
A. The increase in temperature due to global warming
B. The decrease in air quality due to industrial pollution
C. The rise in sea levels due to melting of polar ice caps
D. The increase in population density in urban areas
Question 9
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a mountain range. What type of land-forming process is responsible for the formation of this mountain range?
A. Internal land-forming process
B. External land-forming process
C. Erosion process
D. Deposition process
Question 10
The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is a major hub for oil production. What is the primary environmental impact of oil production in this region?
A. Water pollution
B. Soil pollution
C. Air pollution
D. Loss of biodiversity
Question 11
The Obudu Plateau in Nigeria is a region of high elevation and is characterized by a cool and moist climate. Which of the following types of rocks is most likely to be found in this region?
A. Igneous rocks
B. Sedimentary rocks
C. Metamorphic rocks
D. Foliated rocks
Question 12
A river has a discharge of 1000 m³/s and a slope of 0.01. What is the energy gradient of the river?
A. 10 m/km
B. 100 m/km
C. 1000 m/km
D. 10,000 m/km
Question 13
The following graph shows the relationship between temperature and precipitation in a tropical region. What is the likely effect of a 2°C increase in temperature on the precipitation pattern?
A. Increase in precipitation
B. Decrease in precipitation
C. No change in precipitation
D. Increase in precipitation variability
Question 14
A recent study on soil erosion in the Niger Delta region revealed that the rate of soil loss is highest in areas with high population density and intensive agricultural activities. Which of the following factors is most likely responsible for the high rate of soil erosion in these areas?
A. Overgrazing
B. Deforestation
C. Intensive farming practices
D. Lack of soil conservation measures
Question 15
The Niger River is the primary source of freshwater for Nigeria. What is the primary reason for its importance?
A. Agricultural activities
B. Industrial activities
C. Domestic consumption
D. Hydroelectric power generation

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