POST UTME WELLSPRING UNIVERSITY 2021 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The concept of 'carrying capacity' in population studies refers to the maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can sustainably support. Which of the following factors is NOT a determinant of carrying capacity?
A. Availability of food and water
B. Predation and disease
C. Climate and temperature
Correct D. Human population growth rate

Correct Answer: D

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Question 2
The diagram below shows the structure of the Earth's atmosphere. Which layer is responsible for absorbing most of the Sun's ultraviolet radiation?
A. Troposphere
Correct B. Stratosphere
C. Mesosphere
D. Thermosphere

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3
The diagram below shows a cross-section of the Niger Delta. Which of the following landforms is NOT a characteristic of the Niger Delta?
A. Delta
B. Estuary
C. Mudflat
Correct D. Sandbar

Correct Answer: D

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Question 4
The diagram below shows a simple economic model of supply and demand. If the demand for a product increases, what will happen to the equilibrium price?
Correct A. Increase
B. Decrease
C. Remain the same
D. Move to the left

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
The diagram below shows a map of the Niger River. Which of the following cities is NOT located along the Niger River?
A. Lagos
B. Kano
C. Zaria
Correct D. Ibadan

Correct Answer: D

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Question 6
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 7
A river has a mean annual discharge of 1000 m³/s. If the river flows for 365 days a year, what is the total volume of water that flows through the river in a year?
Correct A. 365,000,000 m³
B. 365,000 m³
C. 3,650,000 m³
D. 365,000,000,000 m³

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
A company is considering two different locations for a new factory. Location A has a high labor cost but is close to the market, while Location B has a low labor cost but is far from the market. Which location would you recommend for the factory?
Correct A. Location A
B. Location B
C. Either location is suitable
D. Neither location is suitable

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
A rock sample has a density of 2.5 g/cm³. If the sample has a volume of 10 cm³, what is its mass?
Correct A. 25 g
B. 25.5 g
C. 26 g
D. 27 g

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
A company is considering investing in a new project. The project has a high potential return on investment but also carries a high level of risk. What is the primary factor that the company should consider when making its decision?
A. Return on investment
Correct B. Risk level
C. Market demand
D. Competitor analysis

Correct Answer: B

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Question 11
The diagram below represents a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following is the primary factor responsible for the formation of this valley?
A. Tectonic uplift
Correct B. Erosion by a river
C. Volcanic activity
D. Glacial movement

Correct Answer: B

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Question 12
A company is considering investing in a new project in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. Which of the following environmental concerns is most relevant to this investment?
A. Soil erosion
Correct B. Water pollution
C. Air pollution
D. Loss of biodiversity

Correct Answer: B

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Question 13
The diagram below represents a typical soil profile. Which of the following horizons is characterized by the presence of a high concentration of organic matter?
Correct A. O horizon
B. A horizon
C. B horizon
D. C horizon

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
A farmer in the Sahel region of Africa is considering adopting a new irrigation system to improve crop yields. Which of the following climate-related factors is most likely to affect the success of this project?
A. Temperature
Correct B. Precipitation
C. Evapotranspiration
D. Solar radiation

Correct Answer: B

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Question 15
The diagram below represents a map of the Niger River basin. Which of the following countries is NOT a major contributor to the river's discharge?
A. Nigeria
B. Benin
Correct C. Togo
D. Burkina Faso

Correct Answer: C

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Question 16
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT a result of fluvial erosion?
A. Delta
B. Meander
Correct C. Oxbow Lake
D. Waterfall

Correct Answer: C

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Question 17
The diagram below represents a typical profile of a river. What is the name of the landform labeled 'X'?
A. Delta
B. Meander
C. Oxbow Lake
Correct D. Waterfall

Correct Answer: D

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Question 18
The diagram below represents a typical profile of a river. What is the name of the landform labeled 'Y'?
Correct A. Delta
B. Meander
C. Oxbow Lake
D. Waterfall

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
The diagram below represents a typical profile of a river. What is the name of the landform labeled 'Z'?
A. Delta
B. Meander
Correct C. Oxbow Lake
D. Waterfall

Correct Answer: C

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Question 20
The diagram below represents a typical profile of a river. What is the name of the landform labeled 'W'?
A. Delta
B. Meander
C. Oxbow Lake
Correct D. Waterfall

Correct Answer: D

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Question 21
The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is characterized by a high level of soil erosion due to the following factors: A) Heavy rainfall, B) Deforestation, C) Overgrazing, D) All of the above.
A. Heavy rainfall
B. Deforestation
C. Overgrazing
Correct D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

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Question 22
The map below shows the distribution of population density in Nigeria. Which of the following cities has the highest population density?
Correct A. Lagos
B. Abuja
C. Kano
D. Ibadan

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
The diagram below shows the process of soil formation. Which of the following is NOT a stage in the process?
A. Weathering
B. Erosion
C. Deposition
Correct D. Fossilization

Correct Answer: D

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Question 24
The map below shows the distribution of landforms in Nigeria. Which of the following landforms is NOT found in the country?
A. Mountain
B. Plateau
C. Delta
Correct D. Island

Correct Answer: D

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Question 25
The diagram below shows the process of population growth. Which of the following is a factor that contributes to population growth?
A. Birth rate
B. Death rate
C. Migration
Correct D. Fertility rate

Correct Answer: D

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