POST UTME RSU 2023 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The Nigerian government has implemented several policies to promote sustainable development. What is the primary goal of the National Environmental Policy?
A. To promote economic growth
B. To protect the environment
C. To reduce poverty
D. To improve healthcare
Question 2
In the context of Environmental Issues and Management, what is the primary cause of desertification in the Sahel region of Nigeria?
A. Overgrazing
B. Climate Change
C. Deforestation
D. Soil Erosion
Question 3
A diagram shows a cross-section of a river delta with a width of 5 km and a length of 10 km. If the river's discharge is 100 m³/s, calculate the average velocity of the river.
A. 0.5 m/s
B. 1.0 m/s
C. 1.5 m/s
D. 2.0 m/s
Question 4
Using the concept of carrying capacity, explain why the population of a species may not always increase exponentially.
A. Because of the availability of resources
B. Because of the presence of predators
C. Because of the lack of suitable habitat
D. Because of the presence of diseases
Question 5
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 6
The type of rock that forms from the cooling and solidification of magma is known as:
A. Igneous rock
B. Sedimentary rock
C. Metamorphic rock
D. Foliated rock
Question 7
A map shows a river flowing through a valley with a width of 5 km and a length of 10 km. If the river's discharge is 100 m³/s, calculate the average velocity of the river.
A. 0.5 m/s
B. 1.0 m/s
C. 1.5 m/s
D. 2.0 m/s
Question 8
The process of soil erosion in Nigeria is primarily caused by:
A. Deforestation and land degradation
B. Climate change and increased rainfall
C. Overgrazing and poor agricultural practices
D. Urbanization and industrialization
Question 9
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a delta. Which of the following is a characteristic of a delta?
A. High sedimentation rate
B. Low sedimentation rate
C. High erosion rate
D. Low erosion rate
Question 10
A graph shows the relationship between the price of a commodity and its demand. If the price is 100 and the demand is 1000 units, calculate the elasticity of demand.
A. 0.5
B. 1.0
C. 1.5
D. 2.0
Question 11
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT typically found in this type of valley?
A. Meander
B. Oxbow Lake
C. Delta
D. Oxygen
Question 12
Determine the rate of soil erosion in a region with a slope of 10°, an average annual rainfall of 800 mm, and a soil density of 1.5 g/cm³. Assume a linear relationship between soil erosion and rainfall.
A. 0.05 m³/s
B. 0.10 m³/s
C. 0.15 m³/s
D. 0.20 m³/s
Question 13
A rock sample from the Jos Plateau is identified as having a high concentration of quartz and feldspar minerals. What type of rock is it most likely to be?
A. Igneous
B. Sedimentary
C. Metamorphic
D. Granite
Question 14
The diagram below shows the process of plate tectonics. Identify the type of fault that is shown in the diagram.
A. Normal fault
B. Reverse fault
C. Strike-slip fault
D. Oblique fault
Question 15
The Earth's rotation causes the Coriolis effect, which results in the deflection of moving objects on Earth. This effect is most pronounced in the:
A. Tropics
B. Equator
C. Polar regions
D. Mid-latitudes

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