POST UTME SKYLINE UNIVERSITY 2017 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
A city has a population of 500,000 people. If the population is growing at a rate of 5% per annum, and the city has a total area of 100 km^2, what is the population density in people/km^2?
A. 5000
B. 50000
C. 500000
D. 5000000
Question 2
The Benue Trough is a region of significant tectonic activity in Nigeria. What type of faulting is responsible for its formation?
A. Normal faulting
B. Reverse faulting
C. Strike-slip faulting
D. Dextral faulting
Question 3
A diagram shows a cross-section of the Ogun River. What is the likely reason for the meandering of the river?
A. Tectonic activity
B. Volcanic activity
C. River erosion and sedimentation
D. Sea level rise
Question 4
The Sahara Desert covers a significant portion of North Africa, including parts of Nigeria. What is the primary cause of the Sahara Desert's expansion?
A. Climate change
B. Human activities
C. Tectonic activity
D. Volcanic eruptions
Question 5
The Niger Delta is a region of high population density and economic activity. What is the primary reason for this?
A. High agricultural productivity
B. Abundant natural resources
C. Strategic location for trade
D. Government policies
Question 6
A diagram shows a simple black and white chemistry apparatus showing a titration setup. What is the likely purpose of the titration?
A. To determine the concentration of a solution
B. To determine the pH of a solution
C. To determine the boiling point of a solution
D. To determine the melting point of a solution
Question 7
The diagram below shows the cross-section of a river valley. What is the likely effect of the river's meandering on the surrounding landscape?
A. The river will erode the surrounding landscape.
B. The river will deposit sediment on the surrounding landscape.
C. The river will create a new channel.
D. The river will flood the surrounding landscape.
Question 8
The Jos Plateau is a region of significant geological interest in Nigeria, with numerous faults and fractures. What is the primary process responsible for the formation of these geological features?
A. Tectonic Activity
B. Volcanic Activity
C. Weathering and Erosion
D. Plate Tectonics
Question 9
A diagram of the soil profile in the savanna region of Nigeria shows a distinct O horizon and an A horizon. What is the primary function of the O horizon?
A. To hold water and nutrients
B. To provide a habitat for microorganisms
C. To protect the underlying soil from erosion
D. To facilitate root growth
Question 10
The Niger Delta is a major economic hub in Nigeria, with significant oil and gas reserves. What is the primary economic activity that drives the region's economy?
A. Agriculture
B. Mining
C. Manufacturing
D. Services
Question 11
A map of Nigeria shows the Niger Delta region with a series of distributaries that branch off from the main stem of the Niger River. What is the primary reason for the formation of these distributaries?
A. Sediment load
B. Tectonic activity
C. Human activities
D. Hydrological factors
Question 12
A rock sample has a volume of 100 cm^3. If the rock has a density of 2.5 g/cm^3, what is the mass of the rock in grams?
A. 250
B. 500
C. 750
D. 1000
Question 13
The Niger River is the longest river in West Africa and flows through several countries, including Nigeria. What is the primary reason for the Niger River's course?
A. Tectonic activity
B. Erosion and sedimentation
C. Human activities
D. Climate change
Question 14
The Jos Plateau is a region of high relief and diverse landforms. What is the primary reason for its formation?
A. Volcanic activity
B. Tectonic uplift
C. Weathering and erosion
D. Glacial activity
Question 15
A diagram of a river system is shown below. What is the correct order of the stages of a river's journey from its source to its mouth?
A. A, B, C, D
B. A, C, B, D
C. B, A, C, D
D. C, B, A, D

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