POST UTME SKYLINE UNIVERSITY 2020 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is formed by the erosive action of the river?
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Question 2
A map is a representation of the Earth's surface. Which of the following is a characteristic of a map?
A. A map is a two-dimensional representation of the Earth's surface.
B. A map is a three-dimensional representation of the Earth's surface.
C. A map is a representation of the Earth's interior.
D. A map is a representation of the Earth's atmosphere.
Question 3
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
B. Precipitation
C. Soil type
D. Topography
Question 4
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
C. Weathering and erosion
D. Glacial activity
Question 5
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
C. 1,000,000 people
D. 5,000,000 people
Question 6
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.
A. (i) > (ii) > (iii) > (iv)
B. (i) > (iii) > (ii) > (iv)
C. (ii) > (i) > (iii) > (iv)
D. (iii) > (i) > (ii) > (iv)
Question 7
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
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
Question 8
The diagram below shows a simple model of the water cycle. Which of the following processes occurs during the evaporation stage?
A. Condensation
B. Evaporation
C. Precipitation
D. Runoff
Question 9
The Benue Trough is a major geological feature in Nigeria. What type of rocks are primarily found in this region?
A. Igneous rocks
B. Sedimentary rocks
C. Metamorphic rocks
D. Volcanic rocks
Question 10
The concept of 'carrying capacity' in population studies refers to the maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can support without degradation of the environment. Which of the following is a key factor that influences carrying capacity?
A. Availability of food resources
B. Water scarcity
C. Climate change
D. Human population growth rate
Question 11
In a population pyramid, what is the term for the age group with the largest number of individuals?
A. Dependent population
B. Working-age population
C. Dependent population
D. Elderly population
Question 12
Determine the rate of soil erosion in a given area using the Universal Soil Loss Equation (USLE). The area has a rainfall intensity of 50 mm/h, a slope length of 100 m, a slope steepness of 10%, and a soil erodibility factor of 0.2. The cover management factor is 0.8, and the conservation support practice factor is 0.9. What is the estimated rate of soil erosion (t/ha/year)?
A. 0.5
B. 1.2
C. 2.5
D. 5.0
Question 13
The diagram below shows a map of Nigeria's vegetation zones. Which of the following vegetation zones is characterized by a high density of trees?
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Question 14
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
B. Temperate deciduous forest
C. Grassland
D. Desert
Question 15
A city with a population of 500,000 is growing at a rate of 5% per annum. If the city's population is expected to double in 20 years, what is the annual growth rate of the city's population?
A. 3%
B. 5%
C. 7%
D. 10%

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