POST UTME SUMMIT UNIVERSITY 2025 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
A satellite in orbit around the Earth experiences a gravitational force due to the planet's mass. Which of the following best describes the relationship between the gravitational force and the distance from the center of the Earth?
A. The gravitational force decreases as the distance increases
B. The gravitational force remains constant regardless of distance
C. The gravitational force increases as the distance decreases
D. The gravitational force becomes zero at a certain distance
Question 2
The diagram below shows a cross-section of the Earth's atmosphere. What is the primary function of the ozone layer?
A. To absorb ultraviolet radiation
B. To regulate Earth's temperature
C. To protect the atmosphere from meteorites
D. To facilitate the water cycle
Question 3
A firm produces two products, A and B, using two inputs, labor and capital. The production function for product A is given by ( Q_A = 2L^{0.5}K^{0.5} ), and the production function for product B is given by ( Q_B = 3L^{0.5}K^{0.5} ). If the firm has 100 units of labor and 50 units of capital, how many units of product A and product B should the firm produce?
A. 100 units of A, 150 units of B
B. 150 units of A, 100 units of B
C. 200 units of A, 200 units of B
D. 250 units of A, 250 units of B
Question 4
The concept of 'carrying capacity' in environmental management refers to the maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can sustainably support. Which of the following factors would most likely influence the carrying capacity of a given ecosystem?
A. Climate change
B. Availability of resources
C. Predator-prey dynamics
D. Human population growth
Question 5
A graph shows the relationship between population growth and environmental degradation in Nigeria. What is the primary conclusion?
A. Population growth leads to environmental degradation
B. Environmental degradation leads to population growth
C. There is no relationship between population growth and environmental degradation
D. Population growth and environmental degradation are unrelated
Question 6
The concept of 'carrying capacity' is used in ecology to describe the maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can support. Which of the following best describes the factors that affect carrying capacity?
A. Population size, resource availability, and environmental quality
B. Climate, geography, and technology
C. Economic factors, social factors, and political factors
D. Biological factors, chemical factors, and physical factors
Question 7
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a mountain range. Which of the following landforms is NOT a result of the mountain-building process?
A. A mountain
B. A valley
C. A plateau
D. A lake
Question 8
The Amazon rainforest is a tropical rainforest located in South America. Which of the following best describes the primary function of the rainforest ecosystem?
A. To regulate the Earth's climate
B. To provide habitat for a diverse range of plant and animal species
C. To produce a significant portion of the world's oxygen
D. To store a large amount of freshwater
Question 9
The concept of 'sustainable development' was first introduced in the 1987 report of the World Commission on Environment and Development. Which of the following best describes the core idea of sustainable development?
A. Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
B. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions to mitigate climate change
C. Increasing economic growth through exploitation of natural resources
D. Implementing policies to protect endangered species
Question 10
What is the primary factor controlling the formation of soil in Nigeria?
A. Parent material
B. Climate
C. Topography
D. Organic matter
Question 11
A map projection is a way of representing the Earth's surface on a flat surface. Which of the following map projections is known for preserving angles and shapes?
A. Mercator projection
B. Gall-Peters projection
C. Robinson projection
D. Azimuthal equidistant projection
Question 12
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river delta. Which of the following landforms is NOT a result of the river's depositional activity?
A. A delta
B. A meander
C. A lake
D. A waterfall
Question 13
A city's population growth rate is given by the equation ( rac{dP}{dt} = rP(1 - rac{P}{K}) ), where ( r ) is the intrinsic growth rate and ( K ) is the carrying capacity. If the initial population is 100,000 and the carrying capacity is 1,000,000, find the population after 10 years, given that the intrinsic growth rate is 0.02.
A. 900,000
B. 1,000,000
C. 1,100,000
D. 1,200,000
Question 14
A map of Nigeria shows a region with a high concentration of sand dunes. What type of landform is this?
A. Delta
B. Sand dunes
C. Volcano
D. Canyon
Question 15
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a
A. hill
B. valley
C. plateau
D. mountain

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