POST UTME ABU 2020 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
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 2
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT a result of fluvial erosion?
A. Meander
B. Oxbow lake
C. Delta
Correct D. Oxygen

Correct Answer: D

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Question 3
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a mountain range. Which of the following landforms is a result of tectonic uplift?
Correct A. Mountain
B. Valley
C. Plateau
D. Ocean

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a delta. Which of the following landforms is a result of sediment deposition?
Correct A. Delta
B. Estuary
C. Tidal flat
D. Ocean

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a mountain range. Which of the following landforms is a result of erosion?
A. Mountain
Correct B. Valley
C. Plateau
D. Ocean

Correct Answer: B

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Question 6
The process of soil formation is influenced by the type of rocks that are weathered. Which of the following rocks is most likely to produce a soil with high pH?
A. Granite
B. Basalt
C. Sandstone
Correct D. Limestone

Correct Answer: D

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Question 7
A company in Nigeria is considering investing in a new industry. The company has identified two potential locations: a region with high rainfall and a region with low rainfall. Which of the following factors would most likely influence the company's decision to invest in the region with high rainfall?
A. Availability of skilled labor
B. Proximity to raw materials
C. Government incentives
Correct D. Water availability

Correct Answer: D

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Question 8
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is most likely to be found in the area labeled 'A'?
Correct A. Meander
B. Oxbow lake
C. Delta
D. Floodplain

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
The process of plate tectonics is responsible for the formation of which of the following landforms?
Correct A. Mountain range
B. Volcano
C. Canyon
D. Delta

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between the amount of rainfall and the amount of runoff. Which of the following conclusions can be drawn from the graph?
A. As rainfall increases, runoff also increases.
Correct B. As rainfall decreases, runoff also decreases.
C. There is no relationship between rainfall and runoff.
D. Runoff is always greater than rainfall.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 11
The diagram below represents a cross-section of a river valley. Identify the landform feature labeled 'A'?
Correct A. Meander
B. Oxbow Lake
C. Delta
D. Floodplain

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
A company is considering two different locations for a new factory. Location A has a high labor cost but is close to the market, while Location B has a low labor cost but is far from the market. Which location would be more suitable for a company that prioritizes low production costs?
A. Location A
Correct B. Location B
C. Both locations are equally suitable
D. Neither location is suitable

Correct Answer: B

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Question 13
The diagram below represents a geological cross-section of a mountain range. Identify the type of rock formation labeled 'B'?
A. Igneous
Correct B. Sedimentary
C. Metamorphic
D. Foliated

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14
A farmer is considering two different types of fertilizers for his crops. Fertilizer A is organic and has a low nitrogen content, while Fertilizer B is synthetic and has a high nitrogen content. Which fertilizer would be more suitable for a crop that requires high nitrogen levels?
A. Fertilizer A
Correct B. Fertilizer B
C. Both fertilizers are equally suitable
D. Neither fertilizer is suitable

Correct Answer: B

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Question 15
The diagram below represents a map of Nigeria's major rivers. Identify the river labeled 'C'?
A. Benue
Correct B. Niger
C. Kaduna
D. Hadejia

Correct Answer: B

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Question 16
In a population pyramid, what is the significance of the base of the pyramid?
A. It represents the number of people in the population
Correct B. It represents the age structure of the population
C. It represents the sex ratio of the population
D. It represents the population growth rate

Correct Answer: B

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Question 17
A city with a population of 500,000 has a growth rate of 2% per annum. What is the population after 5 years?
Correct A. 550,000
B. 525,000
C. 500,000
D. 475,000

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
A map shows a river flowing through a valley. What is the likely type of rock that forms the valley?
A. Limestone
Correct B. Sandstone
C. Granite
D. Shale

Correct Answer: B

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Question 19
A soil profile shows a layer of clay at the bottom. What is the likely reason for the presence of clay?
A. Waterlogging
B. Erosion
Correct C. Leaching
D. Weathering

Correct Answer: C

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Question 20
A diagram shows a circuit with a battery, a resistor, and a switch. What is the likely effect of closing the switch?
Correct A. The current increases
B. The current decreases
C. The voltage increases
D. The resistance increases

Correct Answer: A

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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. Physical weathering
D. Biological weathering

Correct Answer: C

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Question 22
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following is a characteristic of the river's meandering path?
A. The river flows in a straight line
B. The river flows in a zigzag pattern
Correct C. The river flows in a meandering path
D. The river flows in a circular path

Correct Answer: C

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Question 23
The diagram below shows a population pyramid. Which of the following is a characteristic of the population?
A. The population is aging
Correct B. The population is young
C. The population is stable
D. The population is declining

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24
The process of soil formation that involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller fragments through the action of water is known as _______.
A. Mechanical weathering
B. Chemical weathering
Correct C. Physical weathering
D. Biological weathering

Correct Answer: C

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Question 25
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a soil profile. Which of the following is a characteristic of the soil?
A. The soil is acidic
B. The soil is alkaline
Correct C. The soil is neutral
D. The soil is saline

Correct Answer: C

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