POST UTME WELLSPRING UNIVERSITY 2018 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
Determine the type of vegetation belt that exists in the tropical rainforest region of West Africa, given the high levels of rainfall and temperature throughout the year.
A. Tropical Savanna
B. Tropical Rainforest
C. Temperate Rainforest
D. Temperate Deciduous Forest
Question 2
The Niger River is a major source of hydroelectric power in Nigeria. What is the approximate capacity of the Kainji Dam?
A. 500 MW
B. 1000 MW
C. 2000 MW
D. 3000 MW
Question 3
The Jos Plateau is a region of Nigeria known for its unique vegetation. Which of the following vegetation types is commonly found in this region?
A. Tropical rainforest
B. Savanna
C. Mangrove forest
D. Mountain forest
Question 4
The 'Water Cycle' is also known as the
A. Hydrologic Cycle
B. Carbon Cycle
C. Nitrogen Cycle
D. Oxygen Cycle
Question 5
The Jos Plateau in Nigeria is a region of significant geological interest. What is the primary reason for the formation of this plateau?
A. Volcanic activity
B. Tectonic uplift
C. Weathering and erosion
D. Glacial activity
Question 6
A river's discharge is affected by its
A. Gradient
B. Velocity
C. Depth
D. All of the above
Question 7
The table below shows the population growth of a city over a period of 10 years. What is the average annual growth rate?
A. 2%
B. 3%
C. 4%
D. 5%
Question 8
The map below shows the distribution of climate in a region. Which of the following is a characteristic of the climate in the tropical desert region?
A. The climate is highly seasonal
B. The climate is highly arid
C. The climate is highly humid
D. The climate is highly temperate
Question 9
What is the primary characteristic of the Savanna climate?
A. High temperatures and high precipitation
B. High temperatures and low precipitation
C. Low temperatures and high precipitation
D. Low temperatures and low precipitation
Question 10
What is the name of the rock cycle process that involves the transformation of igneous rocks into sedimentary rocks?
A. Metamorphism
B. Weathering
C. Erosion
D. Deposition
Question 11
The concept of sustainable development is crucial in addressing environmental issues in Nigeria. Which of the following principles of sustainable development is most relevant to environmental conservation?
A. Inter generational equity
B. Intra generational equity
C. Environmental conservation
D. Economic development
Question 12
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following is a characteristic of the river's course?
A. The river flows through a narrow valley
B. The river flows through a wide valley
C. The river flows through a flat plain
D. The river flows through a mountainous region
Question 13
In the context of Map Reading and Interpretation, what is the primary purpose of a contour line?
A. To represent the elevation of a feature
B. To represent the slope of a feature
C. To represent the direction of a feature
D. To represent the distance between features
Question 14
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. Gall-Peters Projection
B. Mercator Projection
C. Robinson Projection
D. Azimuthal Equidistant Projection
Question 15
What is the term for the movement of water from the land to the ocean?
A. Runoff
B. Infiltration
C. Evaporation
D. Transpiration

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