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Question 1
The process of plate tectonics involves the movement of the Earth's lithosphere. Which of the following is a type of plate boundary?
A. Divergent boundary
B. Convergent boundary
C. Transform boundary
D. Continental boundary
Question 2
The Hadley, Ferrel, and Ross circulation cells are examples of what type of atmospheric circulation?
A. Hadley cells
B. Ferrel cells
C. Ross cells
D. All of the above
Question 3
What is the name of the process by which the Earth's magnetic field is generated?
A. Seismic activity
B. Plate tectonics
C. Magnetic induction
D. Geodynamo
Question 4
The process of weathering that involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller fragments due to the expansion and contraction of water within the rock's pores is known as
A. Mechanical weathering
B. Chemical weathering
C. Physical weathering
D. Biological weathering
Question 5
The diagram below shows the distribution of vegetation belts in West Africa. Which of the following vegetation belts is NOT found in the region?
A. Tropical Rainforest
B. Savanna
C. Desert
D. Temperate Rainforest
Question 6
A diagram of a river's cross-section is shown below. If the river's width is 100 m and its depth is 5 m, calculate the area of the river's cross-section.
A. 500 m²
B. 1000 m²
C. 2000 m²
D. 5000 m²
Question 7
Determine the type of climate that prevails in the region between 20°S and 20°N latitude, using the Koppen climate classification system.
A. Tropical savanna climate
B. Desert climate
C. Temperate oceanic climate
D. Continental climate
Question 8
The diagram below shows the process of plate tectonics. Which of the following best describes the movement of the Earth's crust?
A. Continental drift
B. Sea-floor spreading
C. Subduction
D. Collision
Question 9
A map scale is given as 1:50,000. If the distance between two points on the map is 5 cm, what is the actual distance between the points in kilometers?
A. 2.5 km
B. 5 km
C. 10 km
D. 20 km
Question 10
The diagram below shows the Earth's solar radiation budget. What is the primary reason for the imbalance between incoming and outgoing radiation?
A. Greenhouse gases
B. Clouds
C. Deforestation
D. All of the above
Question 11
A company is considering the construction of a new factory in a rural area. The factory will produce textiles and employ 500 workers. However, the construction of the factory will also lead to the destruction of 100 hectares of agricultural land. What is the potential impact of this development on the local population?
A. Increased employment opportunities and economic growth
B. Loss of agricultural land and potential food insecurity
C. Increased access to healthcare and education
D. Improved infrastructure and transportation
Question 12
A company is considering relocating its manufacturing operations to a region with a lower cost of living. Which of the following economic factors would most likely influence the company's decision?
A. Labor costs
B. Transportation costs
C. Availability of raw materials
D. Government regulations
Question 13
What is the primary factor controlling the formation of the Niger Delta's distributaries?
A. Tectonic activity
B. Sea level changes
C. River discharge
D. Wave action
Question 14
A river has a discharge of 100 m³/s at a point where its width is 50 m and its depth is 2 m. If the river's width increases to 100 m and its depth increases to 5 m over a distance of 10 km, calculate the new discharge.
A. 200 m³/s
B. 500 m³/s
C. 1000 m³/s
D. 2000 m³/s
Question 15
A diagram of a simple harmonic motion is shown below. If the amplitude of the motion is 2 m and the angular frequency is 4 rad/s, calculate the maximum velocity of the motion.
A. 8 m/s
B. 16 m/s
C. 32 m/s
D. 64 m/s

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