POST UTME WELLSPRING UNIVERSITY 2020 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
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?
A. Alfisol
B. Ultisol
C. Mollisol
D. Oxisol
Question 2
The diagram below shows a map of a river network. Identify the type of landform labeled 'C'.
A. A meander
B. A oxbow lake
C. A delta
D. A waterfall
Question 3
The movement of tectonic plates is responsible for the formation of:
A. Mountains
B. Volcanoes
C. Earthquakes
D. All of the above
Question 4
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
B. Increase
C. No change
D. Movement along the supply curve
Question 5
The Earth's atmosphere is composed of _______ gases, including nitrogen, oxygen, and argon.
A. 78%
B. 80%
C. 82%
D. 85%
Question 6
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
B. 100000 m3
C. 1000000 m3
D. 10000000 m3
Question 7
The diagram below shows the solar system's planetary orbits. Which planet is NOT in a stable orbit?
A. Mercury
B. Venus
C. Earth
D. Mars
Question 8
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following is a characteristic of the river valley?
A. A flat bottom
B. A steep slope
C. A winding course
D. A narrow width
Question 9
The process of soil formation through the weathering of rocks is an example of a _______ process.
A. mechanical
B. chemical
C. biological
D. physical
Question 10
The city of Lagos is experiencing rapid urbanization. What is the likely impact on the city's population density?
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
Question 11
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%
B. 3.2%
C. 4.1%
D. 5.5%
Question 12
The map below shows the drainage pattern of a river. Identify the type of drainage pattern.
A. Dendritic
B. Trellis
C. Rectangular
D. Radial
Question 13
The Niger Delta is an example of a _______ delta, characterized by a network of distributaries and distributary channels.
A. bird's foot
B. cuspate
C. arcuate
D. distributary
Question 14
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?
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
Question 15
The process of soil formation through the weathering of rocks is an example of a _______ process.
A. mechanical
B. chemical
C. biological
D. physical

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