POST UTME SKYLINE UNIVERSITY 2022 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The diagram below shows the cross-section of a river. What is the likely effect of the river's meandering on its floodplain?
A. The floodplain will be narrower.
Correct B. The floodplain will be wider.
C. The floodplain will be more prone to erosion.
D. The floodplain will be less prone to flooding.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2
A company is considering investing in a new project in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. What is the primary economic consideration that the company should take into account?
A. The availability of skilled labor.
B. The proximity to major markets.
Correct C. The potential for environmental degradation.
D. The availability of natural resources.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 3
The diagram below shows the solar system. What is the primary reason for the difference in temperature between the inner and outer planets?
Correct A. The difference in distance from the Sun.
B. The difference in atmospheric composition.
C. The difference in surface area.
D. The difference in orbital velocity.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
A farmer is considering using a new type of fertilizer on their crops. What is the primary environmental consideration that the farmer should take into account?
A. The potential for soil erosion.
Correct B. The potential for water pollution.
C. The potential for air pollution.
D. The potential for climate change.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5
The diagram below shows the cross-section of a soil profile. What is the primary reason for the difference in soil texture between the A and B horizons?
Correct A. The difference in organic matter content.
B. The difference in mineral content.
C. The difference in water content.
D. The difference in temperature.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the river's course?
A. Meandering
Correct B. Straight
C. Winding
D. Tortuous

Correct Answer: B

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Question 7
A company is considering investing in a new project. The project has a net present value (NPV) of ₦1,500,000 and a payback period of 5 years. What is the internal rate of return (IRR) of the project?
A. 15%
B. 20%
Correct C. 25%
D. 30%

Correct Answer: C

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Question 8
The diagram below shows a map of a region with different climate zones. Which of the following climate zones is characterized by high temperatures and high humidity throughout the year?
Correct A. Tropical
B. Desert
C. Temperate
D. Continental

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
A firm is considering investing in a new project. The project has a cost of ₦500,000 and is expected to generate a revenue of ₦750,000 per year for 5 years. What is the present value of the project?
A. ₦1,250,000
Correct B. ₦1,500,000
C. ₦1,750,000
D. ₦2,000,000

Correct Answer: B

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Question 10
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a mountain range. Which of the following is a characteristic of the mountain's structure?
Correct A. Folded
B. Volcanic
C. Eroded
D. Uplifted

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
What is the primary factor that determines the formation of soil catenas in a given region?
Correct A. Parent material
B. Climate
C. Topography
D. Vegetation

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
Which of the following climate belts is characterized by a high level of precipitation and a relatively constant temperature throughout the year?
Correct A. Tropical Rainforest
B. Desert
C. Temperate Grassland
D. Temperate Rainforest

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
What is the name of the process by which the Earth's plates move and change over time?
Correct A. Plate Tectonics
B. Continental Drift
C. Seafloor Spreading
D. Mountain Building

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
What is the term for the movement of people from rural areas to urban areas?
Correct A. Urbanization
B. Ruralization
C. Migration
D. Counterurbanization

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
What is the name of the largest planet in our solar system?
Correct A. Jupiter
B. Saturn
C. Uranus
D. Neptune

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Identify the type of soil formation process that occurred in the area marked 'A'.
Correct A. Lateral erosion
B. Downcutting
C. Deposition
D. Weathering

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
A company is considering the construction of a new factory in a region with a high level of soil erosion. Which of the following is the most appropriate method of soil conservation?
Correct A. Terracing
B. Contour plowing
C. Strip cropping
D. Crop rotation

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between temperature and precipitation in a certain region. What is the name of the climate type represented by the graph?
Correct A. Tropical rainforest
B. Desert
C. Temperate grassland
D. Temperate deciduous forest

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
A company is considering the construction of a new factory in a region with a high level of soil erosion. Which of the following is the most appropriate method of soil conservation?
Correct A. Terracing
B. Contour plowing
C. Strip cropping
D. Crop rotation

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20
The diagram below shows a map of a region with different types of vegetation. Identify the type of vegetation represented by the area marked 'B'.
A. Tropical rainforest
Correct B. Desert
C. Temperate grassland
D. Temperate deciduous forest

Correct Answer: B

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Question 21
In a population pyramid, the base represents the proportion of the population in the age group 0-14 years. If the total population is 1 million, and the base of the pyramid represents 300,000 people, what is the percentage of the population in the age group 0-14 years?
Correct A. 30%
B. 40%
C. 50%
D. 60%

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
A company is considering two different locations for a new factory. Location A has a high-quality workforce and is close to the market, but it has a high rent. Location B has a lower rent, but the workforce is less skilled and the transportation costs are higher. Which location would you recommend, and why?
Correct A. Location A, due to the high-quality workforce and proximity to the market
B. Location B, due to the lower rent
C. Location A, due to the high rent
D. Location B, due to the skilled workforce

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
A soil sample has a pH of 6.5. If 10 grams of calcium carbonate are added to the soil, what will be the new pH?
A. 5.5
Correct B. 6.0
C. 6.5
D. 7.0

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24
A river has a discharge of 100 m3/s. If the river flows for 8 hours a day, what is the total volume of water discharged in a day?
A. 800 m3
Correct B. 1,000 m3
C. 1,200 m3
D. 1,600 m3

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25
A company is considering investing in a new project. The project has a high initial cost, but it is expected to generate a high return on investment. What is the main advantage of this project?
Correct A. The high return on investment
B. The low initial cost
C. The high initial cost
D. The expected growth in market demand

Correct Answer: A

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