POST UTME UNILORIN 2024 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
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 bay
C. A lake
D. A mountain
Question 2
The diagram below represents a cross-section of a river valley. What is the name of the landform labeled 'A'?
A. Meander
B. Oxbow Lake
C. River Delta
D. Floodplain
Question 3
A map is a representation of the Earth's surface. Which of the following is a characteristic of a map?
A. It is a scale model of the Earth
B. It is a representation of the Earth's surface
C. It is a three-dimensional representation of the Earth
D. It is a photograph of the Earth
Question 4
The population of Nigeria is projected to reach 440 million by 2050. What is the primary factor contributing to this rapid population growth?
A. High fertility rates and a young age structure.
B. Low mortality rates and improved healthcare.
C. Urbanization and migration to cities.
D. Agricultural development and economic growth.
Question 5
The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is characterized by a unique combination of physical and economic factors. What is the primary reason for the high level of sedimentation in the Niger Delta?
A. The Niger Delta is located in a region of high precipitation and runoff.
B. The Niger Delta is a deltaic plain formed by the deposition of sediment from the Niger River.
C. The Niger Delta is a region of high tectonic activity, resulting in the uplift of the surrounding terrain.
D. The Niger Delta is a region of high evaporation, resulting in the concentration of salts and minerals.
Question 6
The process of erosion involves the removal of soil and rock from one location to another. Which of the following is a type of erosion?
A. Weathering
B. Erosion
C. Deposition
D. All of the above
Question 7
The Earth's rotation is responsible for the formation of the Coriolis effect. What is the primary reason for the Coriolis effect?
A. The Earth's rotation causes the air to move from high to low pressure.
B. The Earth's rotation causes the air to move from low to high pressure.
C. The Earth's rotation causes the air to move in a circular motion.
D. The Earth's rotation causes the air to move in a straight line.
Question 8
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between the amount of fertilizer applied to a crop and the yield of the crop. What is the name of the relationship shown in the graph?
A. Direct variation
B. Inverse variation
C. Direct proportion
D. Inverse proportion
Question 9
A river has a discharge of 100 cubic meters per second and a velocity of 2 meters per second. If the river's cross-sectional area is 50 square meters, what is the river's depth?
A. 0.5 meters
B. 1 meter
C. 1.5 meters
D. 2 meters
Question 10
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between the amount of rainfall and the growth of a plant. What is the name of the relationship shown in the graph?
A. Direct variation
B. Inverse variation
C. Direct proportion
D. Inverse proportion
Question 11
A city with a population of 500,000 has a growth rate of 3% per annum. If the city's current population density is 150 people per square kilometer, what will be the population density after 5 years?
A. 200 people per square kilometer
B. 250 people per square kilometer
C. 300 people per square kilometer
D. 350 people per square kilometer
Question 12
Soil erosion is a major environmental problem in Nigeria. What is the primary reason for soil erosion?
A. Overgrazing and deforestation.
B. Poor agricultural practices and intensive farming.
C. Climate change and extreme weather events.
D. Urbanization and infrastructure development.
Question 13
The Jos Plateau is a region of Nigeria characterized by a unique combination of rocks and landforms. What is the primary reason for the formation of the Jos Plateau?
A. The Jos Plateau is a region of volcanic activity, resulting in the formation of igneous rocks.
B. The Jos Plateau is a region of tectonic activity, resulting in the uplift of the surrounding terrain.
C. The Jos Plateau is a region of erosion, resulting in the formation of a plateau.
D. The Jos Plateau is a region of sedimentation, resulting in the formation of a deltaic plain.
Question 14
Determine the type of rock that would form if a mixture of 60% quartz, 20% feldspar, and 20% mica were subjected to high pressure and temperature.
A. Granite
B. Basalt
C. Gneiss
D. Schist
Question 15
A firm is producing a good using two inputs, labor and capital. The production function is given by Q = 2L^0.5K^0.5. If the price of labor is 10 per unit and the price of capital is 20 per unit, what is the optimal combination of labor and capital that minimizes the cost of production?
A. L = 10, K = 20
B. L = 20, K = 10
C. L = 15, K = 15
D. L = 5, K = 5

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