POST UTME RSU 2021 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The savannas of Africa are characterized by a distinct vegetation belt, which is influenced by the climate. What is the primary factor responsible for the formation of this vegetation belt?
A. Temperature
B. Precipitation
C. Altitude
D. Soil type
Question 2
A city is experiencing rapid population growth. What is the primary consequence of this growth on the city's infrastructure?
A. Increased housing costs
B. Improved public transportation
C. Reduced water supply
D. Increased energy consumption
Question 3
A map scale is a representation of the relationship between the distance on a map and the corresponding distance on the ground. What is the term for the ratio of the distance on the map to the actual distance on the ground?
A. Map ratio
B. Scale factor
C. Map proportion
D. Cartographic ratio
Question 4
The diagram below represents a cross-section of a mountain range. Which of the following landforms is NOT a result of the mountain-building process?
A. A mountain range
B. A valley
C. A sandbar
D. An oxygen molecule
Question 5
The Earth's atmosphere is composed of 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, and 1% other gases. What is the primary function of the atmosphere?
A. Regulation of temperature
B. Protection from radiation
C. Support of life
D. All of the above
Question 6
The Niger Delta is a region of high population density and economic activity. What is the primary economic activity in this region?
A. Agriculture
B. Mining
C. Manufacturing
D. Petroleum extraction
Question 7
A map of Nigeria is shown below. What is the primary function of the Niger Delta region in the country's economy?
A. Industrial hub
B. Agricultural hub
C. Tourism hub
D. Energy hub
Question 8
The Niger River is a major source of hydroelectric power in Nigeria. What is the primary advantage of using hydroelectric power over fossil fuels?
A. Reduced greenhouse gas emissions
B. Increased energy independence
C. Lower operational costs
D. Improved air quality
Question 9
The diagram below shows the process of plate tectonics. Which of the following is a result of the movement of the plates?
A. The formation of ocean basins
B. The creation of mountain ranges
C. The movement of the Earth's crust
D. The formation of volcanoes
Question 10
The diagram below represents a soil profile. Which of the following soil horizons is characterized by the presence of organic matter and a high concentration of roots?
A. O horizon
B. A horizon
C. B horizon
D. C horizon
Question 11
A rock sample is composed of 70% quartz, 20% feldspar, and 10% mica. If the sample weighs 100g, what is the weight of the quartz component?
A. 70g
B. 60g
C. 50g
D. 40g
Question 12
The diagram below shows the distribution of population in a city. Which of the following is a characteristic of the population growth?
A. High levels of population growth
B. Low levels of population growth
C. High levels of population density
D. Low levels of population density
Question 13
In the context of Economic Geography, what is the primary factor that determines the location of a manufacturing industry?
A. Transportation costs
B. Labor costs
C. Raw material costs
D. Market demand
Question 14
A company is planning to establish a new factory in a region with a high population density. What is the primary economic benefit of locating the factory in this region?
A. Increased labor costs
B. Improved access to markets
C. Reduced transportation costs
D. Increased competition
Question 15
A graph shows the relationship between population growth and resource availability. What is the primary consequence of a mismatch between these two factors?
A. Resource depletion
B. Population decline
C. Economic growth
D. Environmental degradation

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