POST UTME AAUA 2019 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
In a tropical savanna climate, what is the primary factor that determines the type of vegetation that grows in a particular area?
A. Temperature
Correct B. Precipitation
C. Altitude
D. Soil type

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2
A rock is composed of 60% quartz, 20% feldspar, and 20% mica. What is the type of rock?
A. Igneous
B. Sedimentary
C. Metamorphic
Correct D. Granite

Correct Answer: D

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Question 3
A diagram of a river system is shown below. What is the name of the landform formed at the confluence of two rivers?
Correct A. Delta
B. Meander
C. Oxbow lake
D. Island

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
A population of 1000 people is growing at a rate of 10% per annum. What is the population after 5 years?
A. 1500
B. 2000
C. 2500
Correct D. 3000

Correct Answer: D

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Question 5
A company is producing a product that requires 2 units of raw material A and 3 units of raw material B to produce 1 unit of the product. If the cost of raw material A is ₦10 per unit and the cost of raw material B is ₦15 per unit, what is the total cost of producing 100 units of the product?
A. ₦2500
B. ₦3000
C. ₦3500
Correct D. ₦4000

Correct Answer: D

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Question 6
The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is characterized by a complex network of rivers and creeks. Which of the following landforms is most likely to be found in this region?
Correct A. Deltaic plain
B. River valley
C. Coastal plain
D. Estuary

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
The Benue Trough is a major geological feature in Nigeria. What type of rocks are most likely to be found in this region?
A. Igneous rocks
Correct B. Sedimentary rocks
C. Metamorphic rocks
D. Volcanic rocks

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8
The Jos Plateau is a region of Nigeria known for its unique landforms. What type of landform is the Olamaboro Hills?
Correct A. Volcanic dome
B. Volcanic cone
C. Fault block mountain
D. Fold mountain

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
The population of Nigeria is projected to reach 440 million by 2050. What is the expected rate of population growth per annum?
A. 2.5%
Correct B. 3.5%
C. 4.5%
D. 5.5%

Correct Answer: B

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Question 10
The Niger River is the longest river in Nigeria. What is the approximate length of the Niger River?
Correct A. 4,100 km
B. 4,500 km
C. 5,000 km
D. 5,500 km

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is characterized by a complex network of rivers and creeks. What is the primary reason for this complex network?
A. Tectonic activity
Correct B. River erosion
C. Sea level rise
D. Human activities

Correct Answer: B

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Question 12
A recent study on the impact of deforestation in Nigeria's savannas found that the rate of soil erosion increased by 30% in areas with high levels of deforestation. What is the primary cause of this increase in soil erosion?
Correct A. Loss of vegetation cover
B. Increased rainfall
C. Soil compaction
D. Waterlogging

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
The Jos Plateau in Nigeria is a region of volcanic origin. What type of rocks are typically found in this region?
Correct A. Igneous rocks
B. Sedimentary rocks
C. Metamorphic rocks
D. Foliated rocks

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
A study on the impact of climate change on Nigeria's agricultural sector found that the average temperature in the region increased by 1.5°C over the past 20 years. What is the primary effect of this increase in temperature on crop yields?
A. Increased crop yields
Correct B. Decreased crop yields
C. No change in crop yields
D. Increased crop diversity

Correct Answer: B

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Question 15
The population of Nigeria is projected to reach 440 million by 2050. What is the primary driver of this population growth?
Correct A. High fertility rates
B. Low mortality rates
C. Urbanization
D. Migration

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
In the context of population and settlement studies, what is the primary factor that influences the growth rate of a city?
Correct A. Natural Increase
B. Net Migration
C. Urbanization
D. Economic Growth

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
What is the primary land-forming process that has shaped the Nigerian landscape?
A. Tectonic Activity
Correct B. Weathering and Erosion
C. Volcanic Activity
D. Glacial Activity

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18
In the context of economic geography, what is the primary resource that drives the economy of Nigeria?
Correct A. Petroleum
B. Agriculture
C. Mining
D. Manufacturing

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
What is the primary type of soil erosion that occurs in Nigeria?
Correct A. Water Erosion
B. Wind Erosion
C. Glacial Erosion
D. Coastal Erosion

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20
In the context of internal land-forming processes, what is the primary mechanism that shapes the Nigerian landscape?
Correct A. Weathering
B. Erosion
C. Deposition
D. Plate Tectonics

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
The diagram below shows a map of Nigeria with different regions labeled. Which region is characterized by the highest population density?
A. North
Correct B. South
C. East
D. West

Correct Answer: B

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Question 22
The diagram below shows a cross-section 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 23
The diagram below shows a map of Nigeria's population distribution. Which region has the highest population growth rate?
A. North
Correct B. South
C. East
D. West

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24
The diagram below shows a cross-section of the Earth's lithosphere. Which type of plate boundary is characterized by the movement of two plates sliding past each other?
A. Divergent
B. Convergent
Correct C. Transform
D. Conservative

Correct Answer: C

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Question 25
The diagram below shows a map of Nigeria's climate zones. Which zone is characterized by a tropical savanna climate?
Correct A. Tropical Savanna
B. Desert
C. Tropical Rainforest
D. Temperate Grassland

Correct Answer: A

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