POST UTME AAUA 2024 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. What is the likely reason for the formation of this valley?
Correct A. Erosion by a river
B. Deposition of sediment
C. Tectonic uplift
D. Volcanic activity

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
A population of 1000 people is growing at a rate of 5% per annum. If the population is currently 1200, what was the population 2 years ago?
Correct A. 900
B. 1000
C. 1100
D. 1200

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
The map below shows the distribution of vegetation in a region. What type of vegetation is found in the area labeled 'A'?
Correct A. Tropical rainforest
B. Savanna
C. Desert
D. Temperate forest

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
The climate of a region is characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall throughout the year. What type of climate is this?
A. Tropical
Correct B. Desert
C. Temperate
D. Continental

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a mountain range. What is the likely reason for the formation of this mountain range?
A. Volcanic activity
Correct B. Tectonic uplift
C. Erosion by a river
D. Deposition of sediment

Correct Answer: B

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Question 6
In a population pyramid, what is the term for the age group that is typically the largest in number?
A. Dependent population
Correct B. Working-age population
C. Dependent population
D. Elderly population

Correct Answer: B

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Question 7
What is the primary factor that determines the formation of soil?
A. Climate
B. Topography
Correct C. Parent material
D. Vegetation

Correct Answer: C

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Question 8
What is the term for the process by which water moves through a plant, from the roots to the leaves, and is then released into the air as water vapor?
Correct A. Transpiration
B. Respiration
C. Photosynthesis
D. Evaporation

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
What is the term for the process by which the Earth's plates move and change, resulting in the creation of mountains, volcanoes, and earthquakes?
Correct A. Plate tectonics
B. Continental drift
C. Seafloor spreading
D. Mountain building

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
What is the term for the movement of people from rural areas to cities in search of better economic opportunities?
Correct A. Urbanization
B. Ruralization
C. Migration
D. Counterurbanization

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
The diagram below represents a cross-section of the Earth's atmosphere. Identify the layer 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 12
A firm in the manufacturing sector of Nigeria's economy is considering the relocation of its production facility from Lagos to Kano. What are the potential economic benefits of this relocation?
A. Increased access to raw materials
B. Reduced transportation costs
C. Lower labor costs
Correct D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

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Question 13
A farmer in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria is considering the use of a new irrigation system to increase crop yields. What are the potential environmental impacts of this new system?
A. Increased water usage
B. Reduced soil fertility
C. Increased greenhouse gas emissions
Correct D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

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Question 14
A geologist is studying the formation of a new mountain range in Nigeria. What type of plate boundary is responsible for the formation of this mountain range?
A. Divergent boundary
Correct B. Convergent boundary
C. Transform boundary
D. Continental rifting

Correct Answer: B

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Question 15
A firm in the service sector of Nigeria's economy is considering the use of a new technology to improve customer service. What are the potential economic benefits of this new technology?
A. Increased customer satisfaction
B. Reduced labor costs
C. Improved product quality
Correct D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

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Question 16
The Earth's rotation causes a phenomenon known as the Coriolis effect, which influences global wind patterns and ocean currents. 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 17
The Niger Delta is a major wetland ecosystem in West Africa, characterized by a complex network of rivers, creeks, and mangrove forests. What is the primary function of the mangrove forests in the Niger Delta?
A. Mangrove forests in the Niger Delta provide a habitat for a diverse range of marine species.
Correct B. Mangrove forests in the Niger Delta act as a natural barrier against storm surges and erosion.
C. Mangrove forests in the Niger Delta play a crucial role in maintaining water quality and preventing pollution.
D. Mangrove forests in the Niger Delta are a major source of timber and fuelwood.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18
The concept of 'carrying capacity' is used in geography to describe the maximum number of people or animals that an environment can support without degrading its quality. What is the primary factor that determines an ecosystem's carrying capacity?
A. The availability of renewable resources such as water and sunlight.
B. The presence of non-renewable resources such as fossil fuels and minerals.
Correct C. The quality and diversity of the ecosystem's biodiversity.
D. The level of human population growth and consumption.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 19
The concept of 'diffusion' is used in geography to describe the process by which substances spread out from a source area. What is the primary mechanism that drives diffusion?
A. Gravity.
B. Electromagnetic forces.
C. Thermal energy.
Correct D. Random molecular motion.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 20
The concept of 'urban sprawl' is used in geography to describe the process by which cities expand outward from their central business districts. What is the primary cause of urban sprawl?
A. The increasing demand for housing and commercial space.
B. The availability of cheap land on the outskirts of cities.
Correct C. The lack of effective urban planning and zoning regulations.
D. The growth of the service sector and the rise of the knowledge economy.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 21
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT a result of fluvial erosion?
A. Delta
B. Meander
Correct C. Oxygen
D. Valley

Correct Answer: C

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Question 22
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between temperature and precipitation in a certain region. What is the name of the climate type represented by this graph?
A. Tropical
B. Desert
Correct C. Temperate
D. Continental

Correct Answer: C

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Question 23
The following equation represents the relationship between the amount of rainfall and the amount of runoff in a certain region. What is the value of x when the amount of rainfall is 100 mm?
Correct A. 125
B. 150
C. 175
D. 200

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a mountain range. Which of the following landforms is NOT a result of tectonic uplift?
A. Mountain
Correct B. Valley
C. Plateau
D. Canyon

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25
The following table shows the relationship between the amount of rainfall and the amount of runoff in a certain region. What is the value of x when the amount of rainfall is 150 mm?
A. 125
Correct B. 150
C. 175
D. 200

Correct Answer: B

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