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POST UTME AAUA 2018 Geography | Objective

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Question 1

The Niger Delta region is characterized by a complex network of rivers and creeks. What is the primary reason for this complex network?

A. Tectonic activity

Correct B. Erosion and sedimentation

C. Human activities

D. Climate change

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2

A diagram of the Niger Delta region is shown below. What is the name of the river that flows through the region?

Correct A. Niger River

B. Benue River

C. Cross River

D. Kaduna River

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3

The Nigerian economy is heavily reliant on the export of crude oil. What is the primary reason for this reliance?

A. High demand for oil in the global market

B. Low production costs

Correct C. Limited alternative sources of revenue

D. Government policies

Correct Answer: C

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Question 4

A diagram of the Nigerian oil industry is shown below. What is the name of the company that operates the oil refinery?

Correct A. NNPC

B. Shell

C. Chevron

D. ExxonMobil

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5

The Nigerian government has implemented policies to promote the development of the solid minerals sector. What is the primary goal of these policies?

A. To increase revenue from the sector

B. To create jobs and stimulate economic growth

Correct C. To reduce dependence on oil exports

D. To improve the country's infrastructure

Correct Answer: C

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Question 6

The process of soil formation through the weathering of rocks is an example of which type of land-forming process?

Correct A. Internal land-forming process

B. External land-forming process

C. Weathering process

D. Erosion process

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7

A city with a population of 500,000 has a population density of 200 people per square kilometer. What is the total area of the city?

A. 2.5 km^2

Correct B. 5 km^2

C. 10 km^2

D. 20 km^2

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8

The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. What is the name of the land-forming process that created this feature?

Correct A. Erosion process

B. Deposition process

C. Weathering process

D. Plate tectonics

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9

The Earth's climate is classified into five main belts. Which of the following is NOT one of these climate belts?

A. Tropical climate belt

B. Desert climate belt

C. Temperate climate belt

Correct D. Alpine climate belt

Correct Answer: D

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Question 10

The diagram below shows a simple model of the solar system. What is the name of the planet that is shown in the diagram?

A. Mercury

B. Venus

Correct C. Earth

D. Mars

Correct Answer: C

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Question 11

The process of soil formation from rocks is known as _______

Correct A. Weathering

B. Erosion

C. Deposition

D. Plate Tectonics

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12

A map scale of 1:50,000 means that _______

Correct A. 1 cm on the map represents 500 m in reality

B. 1 cm on the map represents 50 m in reality

C. 1 cm on the map represents 5000 m in reality

D. 1 cm on the map represents 50,000 m in reality

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13

The population of a city is increasing at a rate of 5% per annum. If the current population is 100,000, what will be the population after 2 years?

A. 110,000

B. 115,000

Correct C. 120,000

D. 125,000

Correct Answer: C

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Question 14

A river flows through a valley and forms a meandering course. This is an example of _______

A. Erosion

B. Deposition

Correct C. Meandering

D. Cutting

Correct Answer: C

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Question 15

The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Identify the part labeled A.

Correct A. River

B. Valley

C. Plateau

D. Mountain

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16

The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following land-forming processes is primarily responsible for the formation of this valley?

Correct A. Erosion

B. Deposition

C. Tectonic uplift

D. Weathering

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17

A population of 10,000 people is growing at a rate of 5% per annum. If the population in 5 years' time is 15,000, what is the annual growth rate?

A. 6%

Correct B. 7%

C. 8%

D. 9%

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18

The diagram below shows a map of Nigeria's population distribution. Which of the following states has the highest population density?

Correct A. Lagos

B. Kano

C. Kaduna

D. Abuja

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19

The Earth's atmosphere is composed of 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, and 1% other gases. If a sample of air contains 0.78g of nitrogen, 0.21g of oxygen, and 0.01g of other gases, what is the total mass of the sample?

A. 1g

Correct B. 1.01g

C. 1.02g

D. 1.03g

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20

The diagram below shows a cross-section of a mountain range. Which of the following land-forming processes is primarily responsible for the formation of this mountain range?

A. Volcanic activity

Correct B. Tectonic uplift

C. Weathering

D. Erosion

Correct Answer: B

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Question 21

The Earth's rotation causes a phenomenon known as the Coriolis effect, which influences global weather patterns. What is the primary reason for the Coriolis effect?

Correct A. The Earth's rotation causes a deflection of moving objects to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and to the left in the Southern Hemisphere.

B. The Coriolis effect is caused by the Earth's slightly ellipsoidal shape.

C. The Coriolis effect is a result of the uneven distribution of mass within the Earth.

D. The Coriolis effect is a result of the Earth's axial tilt.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22

A population of 1000 individuals is growing at a rate of 5% per annum. If the initial population is 1000, what will be the population after 10 years?

A. 5000

B. 2000

C. 10000

Correct D. 15000

Correct Answer: D

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Question 23

The diagram below shows the cross-section of a river. What is the primary reason for the formation of the meander?

A. The river flows over a hard, resistant rock.

Correct B. The river flows over a soft, erodible rock.

C. The river flows over a gentle slope.

D. The river flows over a steep slope.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24

The diagram below shows the structure of a cell. What is the primary function of the mitochondria?

A. To synthesize proteins.

B. To store genetic information.

Correct C. To generate energy for the cell.

D. To regulate cell growth.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 25

The diagram below shows the cross-section of a mountain range. What is the primary reason for the formation of the mountain range?

Correct A. The movement of the Earth's crust.

B. The erosion of the Earth's surface.

C. The deposition of sediment.

D. The weathering of rocks.

Correct Answer: A

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