POST UTME VERITAS UNIVERSITY 2024 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
In the context of Economic Geography, what is the primary factor that determines the location of a manufacturing industry?
A. Transportation costs
B. Labor costs
C. Market demand
Correct D. Raw material availability

Correct Answer: D

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Question 2
A river flows through a region with a high population density. Which of the following landforms is most likely to be formed?
Correct A. Meander
B. Oxbow lake
C. Delta
D. Canyon

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
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
Correct C. Rice
D. Wheat

Correct Answer: C

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Question 4
A company wants to establish a new factory in a region with a high demand for its products. Which of the following locations is most likely to be suitable?
A. Near a major port
Correct B. Near a major highway
C. Near a major airport
D. Near a major railway station

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5
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
Correct D. Metamorphism

Correct Answer: D

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Question 6
The process of soil formation involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller particles through physical and chemical weathering. Which of the following is NOT a type of physical weathering?
A. Freeze-thaw action
B. Abrasion
Correct C. Chemical weathering
D. Biological weathering

Correct Answer: C

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Question 7
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?
Correct A. High temperature and high pressure
B. Low temperature and low pressure
C. High temperature and low pressure
D. Low temperature and high pressure

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
The climate of a region is influenced by its latitude, altitude, and proximity to the ocean. Which of the following regions has a tropical savanna climate?
A. The Amazon rainforest
B. The Sahara Desert
Correct C. The savannas of Africa
D. The grasslands of North America

Correct Answer: C

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Question 9
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?
Correct 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

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
The management of environmental resources involves the conservation of natural resources, including water, air, and land. Which of the following is a method of water conservation?
A. Rainwater harvesting
B. Greywater reuse
C. Water recycling
Correct D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

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Question 11
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
Correct 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

Correct Answer: B

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Question 12
A map scale is given as 1:50,000. If a distance on the map is 2.5 cm, what is the actual distance in meters?
A. 125 m
Correct B. 250 m
C. 500 m
D. 1000 m

Correct Answer: B

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Question 13
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river. What is the name of the feature labeled 'A'?
Correct A. Riverbank
B. Riverbed
C. Waterfall
D. Delta

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
A population of 100,000 people is growing at a rate of 2% per annum. What is the population after 5 years?
A. 110,000
B. 112,000
Correct C. 115,000
D. 120,000

Correct Answer: C

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Question 15
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between temperature and altitude. What is the name of the process labeled 'A'?
Correct A. Adiabatic cooling
B. Adiabatic heating
C. Conduction
D. Convection

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
The process of weathering that involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller fragments due to the expansion and contraction of water within the rock's pores is known as:
A. Mechanical weathering
B. Chemical weathering
C. Biological weathering
Correct D. Hydrolysis

Correct Answer: D

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Question 17
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river delta. Which of the following is a characteristic of this type of delta?
Correct 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.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between the concentration of a solution and the volume of the solution. What is the name of the process represented by this graph?
Correct A. Dilution
B. Concentration
C. Titration
D. Distillation

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a mountain range. Which of the following is a characteristic of this type of landscape?
A. It is formed by the movement of tectonic plates.
Correct B. It is characterized by a series of peaks and valleys.
C. It is a type of landscape that forms in a marine environment.
D. It is a type of landscape that forms in a freshwater environment.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20
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
Correct C. Radiation
D. Diffusion

Correct Answer: C

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Question 21
The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is characterized by a complex network of rivers and creeks. What is the primary reason for this complex network?
A. Tectonic activity
Correct B. Erosion and sedimentation
C. Volcanic activity
D. Human activities

Correct Answer: B

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Question 22
The Benue Trough is a major geological feature in Nigeria. What is its primary characteristic?
Correct A. A rift valley
B. A fold mountain
C. A plateau
D. A volcanic region

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
The Jos Plateau is a region of Nigeria known for its rich mineral resources. What is the primary mineral resource found in this region?
A. Coal
Correct B. Iron ore
C. Copper
D. Gold

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24
The Niger River is the longest river in West Africa. What is the primary reason for its long length?
A. Tectonic activity
Correct B. Erosion and sedimentation
C. Volcanic activity
D. Human activities

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25
The Sahara Desert is the largest hot desert in the world. What is the primary reason for its hot temperature?
A. High altitude
Correct B. Low humidity
C. High pressure
D. Low latitude

Correct Answer: B

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