POST UTME AAUA 2019 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
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?
A. Deltaic plain
B. River valley
C. Coastal plain
D. Estuary
Question 2
The Earth's rotation causes the apparent shift of the position of a star in the sky due to the observer's location on the planet. What is the term for this phenomenon?
A. Asterism
B. Celestial Parallax
C. Stellar Aberration
D. Auroral Display
Question 3
A map projection is a way of representing the Earth's surface on a flat surface. What is the term for a map projection that preserves angles but not shapes?
A. Conformal Projection
B. Equidistant Projection
C. Azimuthal Projection
D. Gnomonic Projection
Question 4
In a tropical savanna climate, what is the primary factor that determines the type of vegetation that grows in a particular area?
A. Temperature
B. Precipitation
C. Altitude
D. Soil type
Question 5
The diagram below shows a map of Nigeria with different regions labeled. Which region is characterized by the highest population density?
A. North
B. South
C. East
D. West
Question 6
The Jos Plateau in Nigeria is a region of volcanic origin. What type of rocks are typically found in this region?
A. Igneous rocks
B. Sedimentary rocks
C. Metamorphic rocks
D. Foliated rocks
Question 7
A river's course is influenced by various factors. What is the term for the process by which a river changes its course over time?
A. Meandering
B. Erosion
C. Deposition
D. Avulsion
Question 8
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
B. Stratosphere
C. Mesosphere
D. Thermosphere
Question 9
A city's growth is influenced by various factors. What is the term for the process by which a city grows outward from its center?
A. Urban Sprawl
B. Rural-Urban Migration
C. Population Growth Rate
D. Suburbanization
Question 10
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?
A. Loss of vegetation cover
B. Increased rainfall
C. Soil compaction
D. Waterlogging
Question 11
A river's course is influenced by various factors. What is the term for the process by which a river flows over a steep slope?
A. Meandering
B. Erosion
C. Deposition
D. Waterfall
Question 12
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river delta. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of this type of landscape?
A. High relief
B. Low relief
C. High precipitation
D. Low precipitation
Question 13
The diagram below shows a map of the major rivers in Nigeria. Which of the following rivers is NOT a major river in Nigeria?
A. Niger River
B. Benue River
C. Kaduna River
D. Cross River
Question 14
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a mountain range. What is the approximate height of the mountain range?
A. 1000-2000m
B. 2000-3000m
C. 3000-4000m
D. 4000-5000m
Question 15
In the context of population and settlement studies, what is the primary factor that influences the growth rate of a city?
A. Natural Increase
B. Net Migration
C. Urbanization
D. Economic Growth

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