POST UTME WELLSPRING UNIVERSITY 2023 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The concept of carrying capacity in population studies refers to the maximum number of individuals that a given environment can support without degrading its quality. Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects carrying capacity?
A. Climate change
B. Availability of natural resources
Correct C. Technological advancements
D. Population growth rate

Correct Answer: C

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Question 2
A city with a population of 500,000 has a growth rate of 3% per annum. Assuming a constant growth rate, what will be the population of the city after 10 years?
A. 600,000
B. 550,000
C. 650,000
Correct D. 700,000

Correct Answer: D

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Question 3
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. What is the name of the landform labeled 'A'?
Correct A. Floodplain
B. River terrace
C. Meander
D. Oxbow lake

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
The diagram below shows a simple economic model. What is the name of the curve labeled 'D'?
A. Supply curve
B. Demand curve
C. Equilibrium curve
Correct D. Market equilibrium curve

Correct Answer: D

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Question 5
The diagram below shows a simple climate model. What is the name of the zone labeled 'T'?
Correct A. Tropical zone
B. Temperate zone
C. Polar zone
D. Desert zone

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
The diagram below shows the distribution of vegetation belts in Nigeria. Which of the following vegetation belts is NOT found in the savanna region?
Correct A. Mangrove Forest
B. Tropical Rainforest
C. Savanna
D. Mountain Forest

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
The table below shows the population density of some states in Nigeria. What is the population density of Lagos State?
A. 400/km²
Correct B. 500/km²
C. 600/km²
D. 700/km²

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8
The diagram below shows the location of some mineral resources in Nigeria. Which of the following mineral resources is NOT found in the North-Central region?
A. Coal
B. Iron Ore
Correct C. Copper
D. Gold

Correct Answer: C

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Question 9
The diagram below shows the process of soil formation. What is the primary factor responsible for soil erosion?
Correct A. Water
B. Wind
C. Ice
D. Gravity

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
The map below shows the location of some cities in Nigeria. What is the approximate distance between Lagos and Abuja?
A. 500 km
Correct B. 600 km
C. 700 km
D. 800 km

Correct Answer: B

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Question 11
The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is characterized by a complex network of rivers and creeks. Which of the following is NOT a major river in the Niger Delta?
Correct A. River Benue
B. River Niger
C. River Forcados
D. River Kogi

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
The Earth's atmosphere is composed of several layers. Which of the following is NOT a layer of the Earth's atmosphere?
A. Troposphere
B. Stratosphere
C. Mesosphere
Correct D. Crust

Correct Answer: D

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Question 13
The Niger River is the longest river in Nigeria. What is the approximate length of the Niger River?
A. 1,500 km
Correct B. 2,000 km
C. 2,500 km
D. 3,000 km

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14
The Earth's climate is influenced by several factors. Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences the Earth's climate?
A. Latitude
B. Altitude
C. Ocean currents
Correct D. Gravity

Correct Answer: D

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Question 15
The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is rich in natural resources. Which of the following is NOT a major natural resource found in the Niger Delta?
A. Oil
B. Gas
Correct C. Coal
D. Timber

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 the river's erosive action?
A. A meander
B. A valley
C. A waterfall
Correct D. A waterfall

Correct Answer: D

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Question 17
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT a result of the river's erosive action?
A. A meander
B. A valley
C. A waterfall
Correct D. A waterfall

Correct Answer: D

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Question 18
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT a result of the river's erosive action?
A. A meander
B. A valley
C. A waterfall
Correct D. A waterfall

Correct Answer: D

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Question 19
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT a result of the river's erosive action?
A. A meander
B. A valley
C. A waterfall
Correct D. A waterfall

Correct Answer: D

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Question 20
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT a result of the river's erosive action?
A. A meander
B. A valley
C. A waterfall
Correct D. A waterfall

Correct Answer: D

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Question 21
The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is characterized by a unique combination of physical and economic geography features. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Niger Delta region?
A. High population density
B. High levels of rainfall
C. High levels of sedimentation
Correct D. High levels of industrialization

Correct Answer: D

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Question 22
The Earth's climate is influenced by several factors, including the tilt of its axis and the amount of solar energy it receives. What is the primary factor that determines the climate of a region?
Correct A. Latitude
B. Altitude
C. Distance from the equator
D. Ocean currents

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
The Niger River is the longest river in West Africa and flows through several countries, including Nigeria. What is the primary source of the Niger River?
A. Lake Chad
Correct B. The Guinea Highlands
C. The Jos Plateau
D. The Adamawa Plateau

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24
The Earth's lithosphere is broken into several large plates that move relative to each other. What is the primary process that drives plate tectonics?
Correct A. Convection currents in the Earth's mantle
B. Radioactive decay in the Earth's core
C. Gravitational forces acting on the Earth's crust
D. Tidal forces acting on the Earth's oceans

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is characterized by a unique combination of physical and economic geography features. What is the primary economic activity that takes place in the Niger Delta region?
A. Agriculture
B. Mining
Correct C. Oil production
D. Manufacturing

Correct Answer: C

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