POST UTME SUMMIT UNIVERSITY 2024 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between the price of a commodity and its demand. What is the likely effect of a price increase on the demand for the commodity?
A. The demand for the commodity will increase.
B. The demand for the commodity will decrease.
C. The demand for the commodity will remain unchanged.
D. The demand for the commodity will fluctuate.
Question 2
A rock is subjected to a combination of mechanical and chemical weathering processes. Which of the following is NOT a type of mechanical weathering?
A. Frost wedging
B. Root wedging
C. Abrasion
D. Chemical weathering
Question 3
A river has a discharge of 100 m^3/s and a velocity of 2 m/s. What is the cross-sectional area of the river?
A. 50 m^2
B. 100 m^2
C. 200 m^2
D. 500 m^2
Question 4
A diagram of a river system shows a meandering river with a sinuous course. Which of the following is a characteristic of this type of river?
A. High gradient
B. Low gradient
C. Meandering course
D. Straight course
Question 5
The population of Nigeria is projected to reach 400 million by 2050. What is the primary factor that contributes to the high population growth rate in Nigeria?
A. High fertility rate
B. Low mortality rate
C. High life expectancy
D. Urbanization
Question 6
A farmer is considering two different types of fertilizers for their crops. Fertilizer A is more expensive but has a higher nitrogen content, while Fertilizer B is less expensive but has a lower nitrogen content. Which fertilizer would be more suitable for a crop that requires a high amount of nitrogen?
A. Fertilizer A, due to its higher nitrogen content.
B. Fertilizer B, due to its lower cost.
C. Fertilizer A, due to its higher price.
D. Fertilizer B, due to its lower nitrogen content.
Question 7
The process of soil formation involves the interaction of several factors, including climate, topography, and vegetation. Which of the following is NOT a primary factor in soil formation?
A. Temperature
B. Humidity
C. Gravity
D. Vegetation
Question 8
A company is considering investing in a new project that will require the extraction of a large quantity of sand from a nearby river. What is the primary environmental concern associated with this project?
A. Habitat destruction
B. Water pollution
C. Soil erosion
D. Loss of biodiversity
Question 9
The vegetation of Nigeria is characterized by a mix of tropical rainforest and savanna. What is the primary factor that influences the type of vegetation in a given region?
A. Climate
B. Topography
C. Soil type
D. Distance from the coast
Question 10
The Earth's atmosphere is composed of several layers, including the troposphere, stratosphere, and mesosphere. Which of the following is a characteristic of the stratosphere?
A. High temperature
B. Low pressure
C. High oxygen concentration
D. High ozone concentration
Question 11
A city is experiencing rapid population growth. Which of the following settlement patterns is most likely to occur?
A. Compact city
B. Concentric zone model
C. Sector model
D. Radial model
Question 12
The diagram below shows the distribution of vegetation belts in a tropical region. Which of the following vegetation belts is NOT present in this region?
A. Tundra
B. Temperate Rainforest
C. Desert
D. Alpine Meadow
Question 13
A farmer is experiencing soil erosion on his land. Which of the following soil formation processes is most likely responsible for the erosion?
A. Weathering
B. Erosion
C. Deposition
D. Plate tectonics
Question 14
The process of soil formation through the weathering of rocks is known as _______.
A. Erosion
B. Weathering
C. Soilification
D. Pedogenesis
Question 15
The Niger Delta is a region of high population density and economic activity. What is the primary reason for the high population density in this region?
A. Availability of fertile land
B. Access to markets and trade routes
C. Proximity to the coast
D. Climate and vegetation

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