POST UTME VERITAS UNIVERSITY 2025 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The diagram below shows the process of photosynthesis. What is the name of the reactant that is released during the process of photosynthesis?
A. Carbon dioxide
B. Water
C. Glucose
D. Oxygen
Question 2
The population of Nigeria is projected to reach 440 million by 2050. What is the estimated annual growth rate of the population?
A. 2.5%
B. 3.5%
C. 4.5%
D. 5.5%
Question 3
A map projection is a representation of 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 4
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between the amount of rainfall and the amount of runoff in a watershed. Which of the following is a characteristic of the graph?
A. The graph shows a direct relationship between rainfall and runoff.
B. The graph shows an inverse relationship between rainfall and runoff.
C. The graph shows a non-linear relationship between rainfall and runoff.
D. The graph shows a linear relationship between rainfall and runoff.
Question 5
A rock sample is analyzed and found to have a density of 2.5 g/cm³. What is the volume of the rock sample, given that its mass is 50 g?
A. 10 cm³
B. 20 cm³
C. 30 cm³
D. 40 cm³
Question 6
The Earth's rotation causes the apparent shift of the position of a star in the sky due to the finite speed of light. This phenomenon is known as
A. Aberration
B. Refraction
C. Scintillation
D. Parallax
Question 7
A company is considering investing in a new project that requires an initial investment of ₦10 million and is expected to generate a profit of ₦5 million per year for 5 years. What is the net present value (NPV) of the project, assuming a discount rate of 10%?
A. ₦2.5 million
B. ₦5 million
C. ₦7.5 million
D. ₦10 million
Question 8
A climate with high temperatures and low precipitation throughout the year is classified as which of the following climate types?
A. Tropical savanna
B. Desert
C. Temperate grassland
D. Temperate deciduous forest
Question 9
The diagram below shows a geological cross-section of a fold. Which of the following is a characteristic of the fold shown?
A. Symmetrical fold
B. Asymmetrical fold
C. Recumbent fold
D. Overturned fold
Question 10
The Earth's rotation causes a phenomenon known as the Coriolis effect, which affects the movement of large-scale weather patterns. What is the approximate speed of the Earth's rotation at the equator?
A. 1000 km/h
B. 1670 km/h
C. 2000 km/h
D. 2500 km/h
Question 11
The formation of soil is influenced by several factors, including climate, topography, and vegetation. Which of the following is NOT a primary factor in the formation of soil?
A. Climate
B. Topography
C. Vegetation
D. Human activity
Question 12
A population of 1000 individuals is growing at a rate of 5% per year. What is the population size after 5 years?
A. 1150
B. 1200
C. 1250
D. 1300
Question 13
The diagram below shows the structure of the Earth's magnetic field. What is the name of the region of the Earth's magnetic field where the magnetic field lines are strongest?
A. Polar region
B. Equatorial region
C. Magnetic equator
D. Magnetic pole
Question 14
The diagram below shows a map of the Niger Delta region. Which of the following is a characteristic of the region?
A. The Niger Delta region is a coastal plain.
B. The Niger Delta region is a mountainous region.
C. The Niger Delta region is a desert region.
D. The Niger Delta region is a tropical rainforest region.
Question 15
The diagram below shows the distribution of gold reserves in Africa. Which country has the largest gold reserves?
A. South Africa
B. Ghana
C. Nigeria
D. Egypt

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