POST UTME WELLSPRING UNIVERSITY 2020 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The city of Lagos is experiencing rapid urbanization. What is the likely impact on the city's population density?
Correct A. Increased population density due to migration from rural areas
B. Decreased population density due to urban flight
C. No change in population density due to balanced migration and natural increase
D. Decreased population density due to lack of infrastructure

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
A river has a discharge of 1000 m3/s. If the river flows for 10 hours, what is the total volume of water that flows through the river?
A. 10000 m3
Correct B. 100000 m3
C. 1000000 m3
D. 10000000 m3

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3
A farmer wants to plant a crop of maize in a field with a slope of 10%. What is the likely effect on the crop's growth?
A. Increased growth due to improved drainage
Correct B. Decreased growth due to waterlogging
C. No effect on growth due to balanced slope
D. Increased growth due to improved sunlight

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4
A map shows a region with a climate of Awgbu. What is the likely vegetation type in this region?
Correct A. Tropical rainforest
B. Savanna
C. Mangrove swamp
D. Desert

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
A soil sample has a pH of 6.5. What is the likely effect on the soil's nutrient availability?
Correct A. Increased availability due to optimal pH
B. Decreased availability due to acidic pH
C. Increased availability due to alkaline pH
D. No effect on availability due to neutral pH

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
The Earth's rotation causes the Coriolis effect, which in turn influences the formation of high and low-pressure systems. What is the primary mechanism by which the Coriolis effect affects global weather patterns?
Correct A. Deflection of winds and ocean currents
B. Formation of tropical cyclones
C. Creation of mid-latitude westerlies
D. Generation of jet streams

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river delta. What is the primary reason for the formation of this delta?
A. Tectonic uplift
B. Volcanic activity
Correct C. River sedimentation
D. Sea-level change

Correct Answer: C

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Question 8
The table below shows the population growth of a city over a 10-year period. What is the average annual growth rate of the population?
A. 2.5%
Correct B. 3.2%
C. 4.1%
D. 5.5%

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9
The diagram below shows a simple economic model of supply and demand. What is the primary effect of an increase in demand on the equilibrium price?
A. Decrease
Correct B. Increase
C. No change
D. Movement along the supply curve

Correct Answer: B

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Question 10
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a mountain range. What is the primary reason for the formation of this mountain range?
A. Volcanic activity
Correct B. Tectonic uplift
C. Weathering and erosion
D. Glacial activity

Correct Answer: B

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Question 11
A map projection that preserves angles and shapes is known as a:
A. Azimuthal
Correct B. Gnomonic
C. Orthographic
D. Conic

Correct Answer: B

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Question 12
The process of soil formation from rocks is known as:
A. Weathering
B. Erosion
C. Deposition
Correct D. Pedogenesis

Correct Answer: D

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Question 13
A country with an abundance of natural resources, such as oil and gas, is classified as a:
A. Developed country
B. Developing country
Correct C. Resource-based economy
D. Industrialized country

Correct Answer: C

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Question 14
The movement of tectonic plates is responsible for the formation of:
A. Mountains
B. Volcanoes
C. Earthquakes
Correct D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

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Question 15
The study of the Earth's physical structure, composition, and processes is known as:
Correct A. Geology
B. Meteorology
C. Oceanography
D. Seismology

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
The diagram below illustrates a cross-section of a river valley. Identify the landform labeled 'A'.
Correct A. A meander
B. A oxbow lake
C. A delta
D. A waterfall

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
A company is considering investing in a new factory in a region with a high unemployment rate. Which of the following economic factors would most likely influence the company's decision?
A. Availability of raw materials
Correct B. Labor costs
C. Transportation costs
D. Government incentives

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a soil profile. Identify the layer labeled 'B'.
A. Topsoil
Correct B. Subsoil
C. Regolith
D. Bedrock

Correct Answer: B

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Question 19
A rock is subjected to a force of 500 N at an angle of 30° to the horizontal. What is the magnitude of the normal force acting on the rock?
A. 250 N
Correct B. 375 N
C. 500 N
D. 750 N

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20
The diagram below shows a map of a river network. Identify the type of landform labeled 'C'.
A. A meander
B. A oxbow lake
Correct C. A delta
D. A waterfall

Correct Answer: C

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Question 21
Analyze the relationship between soil erosion and population growth in Nigeria. Which of the following is a direct consequence of soil erosion on agricultural productivity?
Correct A. Decreased crop yields
B. Increased food prices
C. Reduced land values
D. Increased water pollution

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
A map of Nigeria shows the distribution of different soil types. Which of the following soil types is most commonly found in the savannas of northern Nigeria?
Correct A. Alfisol
B. Ultisol
C. Mollisol
D. Oxisol

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
Using the concept of population density, explain why the population of Lagos is more concentrated than that of Abuja. What are the implications of this concentration on urban planning?
A. Lagos has a larger land area
B. Abuja has a more dispersed population
Correct C. Lagos has a higher population growth rate
D. Abuja has a more efficient transportation system

Correct Answer: C

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Question 24
A diagram of the Niger Delta shows the location of oil refineries and pipelines. What are the environmental implications of oil spills in this region?
Correct A. Habitat destruction and loss of biodiversity
B. Water pollution and contamination of fish
C. Soil erosion and decreased agricultural productivity
D. Increased risk of oil fires and explosions

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
A graph of Nigeria's GDP shows a steady increase over the past decade. What are the implications of this growth on the country's economic development?
A. Increased poverty and inequality
Correct B. Improved living standards and reduced unemployment
C. Increased dependence on foreign aid
D. Reduced investment in human capital

Correct Answer: B

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