POST UTME ABU 2019 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The concept of carrying capacity is crucial in understanding the relationship between population and the environment. What is the primary factor that determines carrying capacity?
A. Geographic area
Correct B. Availability of resources
C. Technological advancements
D. Economic development

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2
The diagram below represents a cross-section of the Earth's atmosphere. What is the primary function of the stratosphere?
A. Regulates Earth's temperature
Correct B. Protects the Earth from harmful radiation
C. Supports weather patterns
D. Influences ocean currents

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3
The Niger Delta is a region of high population density and economic activity. What is the primary environmental concern associated with this region?
Correct A. Oil spills and pollution
B. Deforestation and habitat loss
C. Soil erosion and sedimentation
D. Climate change and sea-level rise

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
The diagram below represents a simple economic model. What is the primary effect of an increase in the money supply on the economy?
A. Decreases inflation
Correct B. Increases inflation
C. Has no effect on inflation
D. Increases unemployment

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5
The concept of gentrification is a significant issue in urban geography. What is the primary cause of gentrification?
A. Urban decay and neglect
Correct B. Economic growth and investment
C. Government policies and regulations
D. Demographic changes and migration

Correct Answer: B

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Question 6
In a population pyramid, what is the term for the shape that occurs when a population has a large number of young people and a smaller number of older people?
Correct A. Inverse Pyramid
B. Bell-Shaped
C. Triangular
D. Rectangular

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
What is the term for the process by which a rock is broken down into smaller pieces through exposure to wind, water, and ice?
Correct A. Weathering
B. Erosion
C. Deposition
D. Plate Tectonics

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
What is the term for the movement of tectonic plates that results in the creation of mountains?
A. Divergent Motion
Correct B. Convergent Motion
C. Transform Motion
D. Plate Uplift

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9
What is the term for the process by which a population adapts to its environment through genetic changes?
Correct A. Natural Selection
B. Genetic Drift
C. Gene Flow
D. Mutation

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
What is the term for the movement of people from rural areas to urban areas?
Correct A. Urbanization
B. Ruralization
C. Migration
D. Suburbanization

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
The process of soil formation through the weathering of rocks is known as _______
A. Mechanical weathering
Correct B. Chemical weathering
C. Biological weathering
D. Erosion

Correct Answer: B

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Question 12
The Earth's atmosphere is composed of ______% of oxygen and ______% of nitrogen
Correct A. 21% and 78%
B. 78% and 21%
C. 50% and 50%
D. 90% and 10%

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
The climate of the savannas in West Africa is characterized by _______ temperatures and _______ rainfall
A. High and low
B. Low and high
Correct C. Moderate and high
D. High and moderate

Correct Answer: C

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Question 14
The Niger Delta is a major economic hub in Nigeria due to its _______ in crude oil production
Correct A. High
B. Low
C. Moderate
D. Variable

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
The process of deforestation in the Amazon rainforest is a major environmental issue due to its _______ impact on biodiversity
A. Positive
Correct B. Negative
C. Neutral
D. Variable

Correct Answer: B

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Question 16
The process of soil formation involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller particles through physical and chemical weathering. Which of the following is an example of a physical weathering process?
Correct A. Freeze-thaw action
B. Chemical weathering
C. Biological weathering
D. Erosion

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
The diagram below shows the different stages of soil formation. Which stage is characterized by the formation of a soil profile with distinct horizons?
A. Stage 1: Inception
B. Stage 2: Eluviation
C. Stage 3: Illuviation
Correct D. Stage 4: Soil profile formation

Correct Answer: D

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Question 18
The diagram below shows the different types of vegetation belts found in a tropical region. Which belt is characterized by the presence of dense rainforests?
Correct A. Tropical rainforest belt
B. Tropical savanna belt
C. Tropical desert belt
D. Tropical monsoon belt

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
The diagram below shows the different stages of population growth. Which stage is characterized by a rapid increase in population size?
A. Stage 1: Low population growth
Correct B. Stage 2: High population growth
C. Stage 3: Low population growth
D. Stage 4: Zero population growth

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20
The diagram below shows the different types of settlements found in a rural area. Which type of settlement is characterized by a small number of residents and a low level of economic activity?
A. Village
B. Town
C. City
Correct D. Hamlet

Correct Answer: D

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Question 21
In a tropical savanna region, the soil formation process is influenced by the presence of a seasonal river. Which of the following soil types is most likely to form in this environment?
Correct A. Alfisol
B. Ultisol
C. Oxisol
D. Entisol

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
A company is planning to establish a new factory in a rural area. The factory will produce plastic bags, which will be sold to consumers in the urban area. What type of economic activity is this?
A. Primary economic activity
Correct B. Secondary economic activity
C. Tertiary economic activity
D. Quaternary economic activity

Correct Answer: B

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Question 23
A population of 100,000 people is growing at a rate of 2% per annum. What is the population after 10 years?
A. 120,000
B. 110,000
Correct C. 130,000
D. 140,000

Correct Answer: C

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Question 24
A farmer is cultivating a crop of maize in a region with a mean annual rainfall of 800 mm. The crop requires 600 mm of water to mature. What is the percentage of the crop's water requirement that is met by the rainfall?
A. 75%
Correct B. 80%
C. 85%
D. 90%

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25
A river flows through a region with a population density of 100 people per square kilometer. The river has a width of 10 meters and a depth of 5 meters. What is the population of the region that the river flows through?
A. 10,000
B. 50,000
Correct C. 100,000
D. 200,000

Correct Answer: C

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