POST UTME VERITAS UNIVERSITY 2024 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The Benue Trough is a major geological feature in Nigeria. What is its primary characteristic?
A. A rift valley
B. A fold mountain
C. A plateau
D. A volcanic region
Question 2
The diagram below shows the solar system. Which planet is represented by the letter 'X'?
A. Mercury
B. Venus
C. Earth
D. Mars
Question 3
The Earth's axial tilt is approximately 23.5°. What is the effect of this tilt on the distribution of solar radiation throughout the year?
A. Increased solar radiation in the tropics during summer
B. Decreased solar radiation in the polar regions during winter
C. Uniform distribution of solar radiation throughout the year
D. Increased solar radiation in the polar regions during summer
Question 4
A city with a population of 500,000 people has a growth rate of 2% per annum. What is the projected population of the city after 5 years?
A. 550,000
B. 525,000
C. 500,000
D. 475,000
Question 5
A farmer in a region with a high rainfall index wants to plant a crop that requires a specific amount of water. Which of the following crops is most likely to be suitable?
A. Maize
B. Sorghum
C. Rice
D. Wheat
Question 6
The Niger River is the longest river in West Africa. What is the primary reason for its long length?
A. Tectonic activity
B. Erosion and sedimentation
C. Volcanic activity
D. Human activities
Question 7
The diagram below shows a typical example of a renewable energy source. What is the term for the process by which energy is harnessed from the sun?
A. Photovoltaics
B. Solar thermal energy
C. Wind energy
D. Hydro energy
Question 8
The graph below shows the relationship between the price of a commodity and the quantity demanded. What is the name of the curve that represents the law of demand?
A. Inverse Relationship
B. Direct Relationship
C. Inverse Square Relationship
D. Direct Square Relationship
Question 9
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between the temperature of a substance and the time it is heated. What is the name of the process represented by this graph?
A. Conduction
B. Convection
C. Radiation
D. Diffusion
Question 10
The map below shows the location of the Niger Delta region in Nigeria. What is the name of the river that flows through this region?
A. Niger River
B. Benue River
C. Cross River
D. Kaduna River
Question 11
The process of soil formation through the weathering of rocks is known as _______.
A. Erosion
B. Weathering
C. Soilification
D. Pedogenesis
Question 12
A geologist wants to study the formation of a specific type of rock. Which of the following processes is most likely to be responsible?
A. Weathering
B. Erosion
C. Deposition
D. Metamorphism
Question 13
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river delta. Which of the following is a characteristic of this type of delta?
A. It is formed by the deposition of sediment at the mouth of a river.
B. It is characterized by a network of distributaries.
C. It is a type of delta that forms in a marine environment.
D. It is a type of delta that forms in a freshwater environment.
Question 14
The diagram below shows the structure of a typical sedimentary rock. What is the term for the process by which sediments are compressed and cemented together to form a new rock?
A. Lithification
B. Weathering
C. Erosion
D. Deposition
Question 15
The population of a country can be described by its demographic characteristics, including age, sex, and marital status. Which of the following is a demographic transition stage?
A. Stage 1: High birth and death rates
B. Stage 2: Low birth and death rates
C. Stage 3: Low birth rates and high death rates
D. Stage 4: Low birth and death rates

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