POST UTME AAUA 2021 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
In a population of 100,000, the birth rate is 20 per 1,000 and the death rate is 15 per 1,000. What is the rate of natural increase?
A. 5 per 1,000
Correct B. 10 per 1,000
C. 15 per 1,000
D. 20 per 1,000

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2
A rock sample has a density of 2.5 g/cm³. If a 5 cm³ sample weighs 6.25 g, what is the percentage of the sample that is made up of water?
A. 20%
B. 30%
Correct C. 40%
D. 50%

Correct Answer: C

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Question 3
A map shows a river flowing through a valley. If the river flows at an average speed of 2 km/h and the distance between two points on the river is 10 km, how long will it take to travel between the two points?
A. 2 hours
Correct B. 3 hours
C. 4 hours
D. 5 hours

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4
A diagram 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 5
A diagram shows a simple harmonic motion graph. What is the amplitude of the motion?
A. 2 cm
B. 3 cm
Correct C. 4 cm
D. 5 cm

Correct Answer: C

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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?
A. Tropical Rainforest
B. Savanna
Correct C. Desert
D. Mountain

Correct Answer: C

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Question 7
The diagram below shows the structure of a rock. What is the name of the rock shown?
A. Igneous Rock
B. Sedimentary Rock
Correct C. Metamorphic Rock
D. Foliated Rock

Correct Answer: C

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Question 8
The diagram below shows the distribution of population in Nigeria. Which of the following states has the highest population density?
Correct A. Lagos State
B. Kano State
C. Kaduna State
D. Abuja State

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
The diagram below shows the structure of a river. What is the name of the process shown?
A. Deposition
Correct B. Erosion
C. Transportation
D. Transformation

Correct Answer: B

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Question 10
The diagram below shows the distribution of climate in Nigeria. Which of the following climate types is NOT found in the country?
A. Tropical Rainforest
B. Savanna
C. Desert
Correct D. Temperate

Correct Answer: D

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Question 11
The process of soil formation is influenced by the interaction of several factors. Which of the following factors is NOT a primary factor in soil formation?
A. Temperature
B. Vegetation
C. Topography
Correct D. Atmospheric Pressure

Correct Answer: D

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Question 12
The diagram below shows the different vegetation belts in a tropical region. Which of the following vegetation belts is NOT found in the tropical region?
A. Tropical Forest
B. Tropical Grassland
C. Desert
Correct D. Temperate Forest

Correct Answer: D

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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
C. 120,000
Correct D. 125,000

Correct Answer: D

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Question 14
The diagram below shows the different stages of the water cycle. Which of the following stages is NOT a part of the water cycle?
A. Evaporation
B. Condensation
C. Precipitation
Correct D. Photosynthesis

Correct Answer: D

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Question 15
The Earth's atmosphere is composed of several gases. Which of the following gases is NOT a major component of the Earth's atmosphere?
A. Nitrogen
B. Oxygen
C. Carbon Dioxide
Correct D. Helium

Correct Answer: D

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Question 16
The concept of 'carrying capacity' in population studies refers to the maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can support without degrading its quality. Which of the following is a key factor that affects carrying capacity?
Correct A. Availability of food resources
B. Predation pressure
C. Disease prevalence
D. Climate change

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
A river's gradient is affected by the following factors, EXCEPT:
A. Tributary input
B. Waterfall formation
C. Tectonic uplift
Correct D. Human activities

Correct Answer: D

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Question 18
The process of plate tectonics that results in the formation of mountains is known as:
A. Continental drift
B. Sea-floor spreading
Correct C. Orogenesis
D. Weathering

Correct Answer: C

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Question 19
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. What is the likely effect of the river's meandering on the surrounding landscape?
A. Increased erosion
B. Decreased sedimentation
Correct C. Formation of oxbow lakes
D. Increased vegetation growth

Correct Answer: C

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Question 20
The diagram below shows a simple economic model. What is the likely effect of an increase in the price of a good on the quantity demanded?
A. Increase
Correct B. Decrease
C. No change
D. Inverse relationship

Correct Answer: B

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Question 21
The process of weathering that involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller fragments through the action of ice is known as:
A. Mechanical weathering
B. Chemical weathering
Correct C. Freeze-thaw weathering
D. Abrasion

Correct Answer: C

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Question 22
The diagram below shows the relationship between the amount of rainfall and the type of vegetation in a region. Which of the following types of vegetation is most likely to be found in a region with high rainfall?
Correct A. Tropical rainforest
B. Temperate rainforest
C. Desert
D. Grassland

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
The equation of a straight line is given by ( y = mx + c ). If the line passes through the points ( (2, 3) ) and ( (4, 5) ), find the value of ( m ).
A. 1
Correct B. 2
C. 3
D. 4

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river. Which of the following features is most likely to be found in the middle of the river?
Correct A. Thalweg
B. Meandering
C. Delta
D. Estuary

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
The table below shows the relationship between the amount of rainfall and the type of vegetation in a region. Which of the following types of vegetation is most likely to be found in a region with low rainfall?
A. Tropical rainforest
B. Temperate rainforest
Correct C. Desert
D. Grassland

Correct Answer: C

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