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POST UTME SKYLINE UNIVERSITY 2020 Geography | Objective

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Question 1

In a population pyramid, what is the term for the age group with the largest number of individuals?

A. Dependent population

Correct B. Working-age population

C. Dependent population

D. Elderly population

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2

A soil profile consists of a layer of clay, followed by a layer of sand, and then a layer of silt. What is the likely reason for this arrangement?

A. The clay layer is more permeable than the sand layer

Correct B. The sand layer is more permeable than the clay layer

C. The silt layer is more permeable than the sand layer

D. The clay layer is more permeable than the silt layer

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3

A river has a meandering course, with a sinuous path and a well-developed floodplain. What is the likely reason for this?

Correct A. The river has a high discharge rate

B. The river has a low discharge rate

C. The river has a high gradient

D. The river has a low gradient

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4

A map shows a region with a humid subtropical climate, characterized by hot summers and mild winters. What is the likely vegetation type in this region?

A. Tropical rainforest

Correct B. Temperate deciduous forest

C. Grassland

D. Desert

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5

A diagram shows a cross-section of a river, with a meandering course and a well-developed floodplain. What is the likely reason for the meandering course?

Correct A. The river has a high discharge rate

B. The river has a low discharge rate

C. The river has a high gradient

D. The river has a low gradient

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6

Analyze the map below to determine the type of drainage pattern exhibited by the river network.

Correct A. Dendritic

B. Trellis

C. Rectangular

D. Annular

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7

A 1000 m3 volume of water is released from a dam into a river. If the river's cross-sectional area is 50 m2 and its average velocity is 2 m/s, calculate the discharge rate.

A. 200 m3/s

B. 500 m3/s

Correct C. 1000 m3/s

D. 2000 m3/s

Correct Answer: C

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Question 8

A farmer in Nigeria wants to cultivate a new field. The field has a slope of 10% and a length of 100 m. If the soil's infiltration rate is 0.05 cm/min, calculate the time it takes for the water to infiltrate the soil.

A. 2000 min

B. 5000 min

C. 10000 min

Correct D. 20000 min

Correct Answer: D

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Question 9

A company in Nigeria wants to establish a new factory. The factory will require 1000 units of electricity per hour. If the cost of electricity is ₦5 per unit, calculate the total cost of electricity per hour.

A. ₦5000

B. ₦10000

C. ₦15000

Correct D. ₦20000

Correct Answer: D

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Question 10

A geologist wants to analyze the soil composition of a particular area. The soil sample has a pH level of 6.5 and a texture of clay-loam. If the soil's cation exchange capacity is 20 meq/100g, calculate the soil's buffering capacity.

A. 10 meq/100g

Correct B. 20 meq/100g

C. 30 meq/100g

D. 40 meq/100g

Correct Answer: B

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Question 11

The concept of 'population momentum' is closely related to the demographic transition model. Explain how the demographic transition model can be used to understand the population momentum in a country.

Correct A. The demographic transition model can be used to understand the population momentum by analyzing the changes in fertility rates and mortality rates over time.

B. The demographic transition model can be used to understand the population momentum by analyzing the changes in population growth rates and population size over time.

C. The demographic transition model can be used to understand the population momentum by analyzing the changes in population density and population distribution over time.

D. The demographic transition model can be used to understand the population momentum by analyzing the changes in population age structure and population sex ratio over time.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12

A river has a discharge of 1000 m³/s and a slope of 0.001. If the river flows over a distance of 10 km, calculate the total energy of the river using the equation E = mgh.

A. 1000 J

B. 10000 J

Correct C. 100000 J

D. 1000000 J

Correct Answer: C

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Question 13

A company is considering investing in a new project that will require an initial investment of ₦10 million and will generate a profit of ₦5 million per year for 5 years. Calculate the net present value (NPV) of the project using the formula NPV = Σ (CFt / (1 + r)^t), where CFt is the cash flow at time t and r is the discount rate.

A. ₦20 million

Correct B. ₦30 million

C. ₦40 million

D. ₦50 million

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14

A rock sample has a density of 2.5 g/cm³ and a volume of 10 cm³. Calculate the mass of the rock sample using the formula m = ρV.

Correct A. 25 g

B. 50 g

C. 75 g

D. 100 g

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15

A map shows the distribution of a particular disease in a region. The map has a scale of 1:100,000 and the disease is most prevalent in an area with a population density of 100 people/km². If the area is 10 km² in size, calculate the total number of people affected by the disease using the formula P = D × A.

A. 100,000 people

B. 500,000 people

Correct C. 1,000,000 people

D. 5,000,000 people

Correct Answer: C

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Question 16

The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is characterized by a complex network of distributaries and distributary channels. What is the primary reason for this complex network?

Correct A. The Niger River's high sediment load

B. The region's low elevation

C. The presence of numerous distributary channels

D. The influence of the Atlantic Ocean's tides

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17

The Benue Trough is a major geological feature in Nigeria. What type of rocks are primarily found in this region?

A. Igneous rocks

Correct B. Sedimentary rocks

C. Metamorphic rocks

D. Volcanic rocks

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18

The Jos Plateau is a region of Nigeria known for its unique landforms. What is the primary reason for the formation of these landforms?

A. Tectonic uplift

B. Volcanic activity

Correct C. Weathering and erosion

D. Glacial activity

Correct Answer: C

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Question 19

The savannas of Nigeria are characterized by a distinct vegetation belt. What is the primary reason for the formation of this vegetation belt?

Correct A. Climate

B. Soil type

C. Topography

D. Human activity

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20

The Niger River is a major source of hydroelectric power in Nigeria. What is the primary reason for the Niger River's ability to generate hydroelectric power?

A. The river's high water volume

Correct B. The river's steep gradient

C. The river's long length

D. The river's narrow width

Correct Answer: B

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Question 21

The savannas of West Africa are characterized by a distinct vegetation belt, which is influenced by the region's climate. What is the primary factor responsible for the formation of this vegetation belt?

A. Temperature

Correct B. Precipitation

C. Soil type

D. Topography

Correct Answer: B

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Question 22

A river's discharge is affected by the following factors: (i) precipitation, (ii) evaporation, (iii) infiltration, and (iv) transpiration. Rank these factors in order of their relative importance in determining the river's discharge.

Correct A. (i) > (ii) > (iii) > (iv)

B. (i) > (iii) > (ii) > (iv)

C. (ii) > (i) > (iii) > (iv)

D. (iii) > (i) > (ii) > (iv)

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23

The following diagram shows the cross-section of a river valley. What is the name of the landform labeled 'A'?

Correct A. Meander

B. Oxbow lake

C. Delta

D. Floodplain

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24

The following table shows the relationship between the amount of rainfall and the type of vegetation in a region. What type of vegetation is most likely to be found in a region with an annual rainfall of 1000 mm?

A. Tropical rainforest

Correct B. Savanna

C. Temperate rainforest

D. Desert

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25

The following map shows the distribution of different types of rocks in a region. What type of rock is most likely to be found in the area labeled 'A'?

Correct A. Igneous

B. Sedimentary

C. Metamorphic

D. Foliated

Correct Answer: A

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