POST UTME SUMMIT UNIVERSITY 2017 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The process of soil formation involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller particles through physical and chemical weathering. Which of the following is an example of physical weathering?
A. Freeze-thaw action
B. Chemical weathering
C. Erosion
D. Oxidation
Question 2
The population of a city is increasing at a rate of 5% per annum. If the current population is 100,000, what will be the population after 2 years?
A. 110,000
B. 115,000
C. 120,000
D. 125,000
Question 3
The Earth's rotation causes the following phenomenon:
A. The Earth's axis is tilted at an angle of 23.5°
B. The Earth's rotation causes day and night
C. The Earth's rotation causes the seasons
D. The Earth's rotation causes the tides
Question 4
The diagram below shows a simple economic model. What is the relationship between the supply and demand curves?
A. The supply curve is above the demand curve
B. The demand curve is above the supply curve
C. The supply curve is equal to the demand curve
D. The supply curve is below the demand curve
Question 5
Using the concept of the water cycle, explain how the water resources of the Niger River Basin can be managed.
A. By implementing policies to reduce water pollution and increase water efficiency.
B. By developing new technologies to increase the availability of water resources.
C. By relocating the population to other areas with more abundant water resources.
D. By increasing the use of groundwater resources.
Question 6
Describe the characteristics of the tropical rainforest biome and explain its importance to the ecosystem.
A. High temperatures, high rainfall, and a diverse range of plant and animal species.
B. Low temperatures, low rainfall, and a limited range of plant and animal species.
C. High temperatures, low rainfall, and a limited range of plant and animal species.
D. Low temperatures, high rainfall, and a diverse range of plant and animal species.
Question 7
The process of soil formation from the weathering of rocks is known as _______.
A. Erosion
B. Weathering
C. Soilification
D. Pedogenesis
Question 8
The diagram below shows a simple map of a city. What is the name of the river that flows through the city?
A. Niger River
B. Benue River
C. Kaduna River
D. Kano River
Question 9
The diagram below shows the cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following land-forming processes is primarily responsible for the formation of this valley?
A. Erosion by a river
B. Deposition by a river
C. Weathering and erosion by wind
D. Tectonic uplift
Question 10
The diagram below represents a map of Nigeria. Which of the following cities is NOT a major port?
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Question 11
A city has a population of 500,000 people. If the population is growing at a rate of 2% per year, what is the population after 5 years?
A. 520,000
B. 530,000
C. 540,000
D. 550,000
Question 12
The diagram below shows a simple ecosystem. What is the role of the producer in this ecosystem?
A. It is a consumer of energy
B. It is a producer of energy
C. It is a decomposer of energy
D. It is a storage of energy
Question 13
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a mountain range. Which of the following landforms is a result of the mountain-building process?
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Question 14
The Earth's climate is influenced by the amount of solar energy it receives from the Sun. Which of the following factors affects the amount of solar energy the Earth receives?
A. The Earth's distance from the Sun
B. The tilt of the Earth's axis
C. The amount of atmospheric gases
D. The Earth's rotation rate
Question 15
The diagram below represents a map projection of the world. Which of the following statements is TRUE about the map?
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D

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