POST UTME ABU 2023 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
A soil profile in the savanna region of Nigeria shows a distinct B horizon with a high concentration of iron and aluminum oxides. What is the most likely reason for this?
A. Leaching of calcium and magnesium ions
Correct B. Weathering of rocks and minerals
C. Erosion of the topsoil
D. Deposition of iron and aluminum oxides

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2
A map of Nigeria shows a region with a high concentration of rivers and streams. What is the most likely reason for this?
Correct A. High rainfall and runoff
B. Geological structure and tectonic activity
C. Soil type and permeability
D. Climate and vegetation

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
A diagram of the climate and vegetation belts of Nigeria shows a distinct savanna region. What is the most likely reason for this?
Correct A. High rainfall and temperature
B. Low rainfall and temperature
C. High altitude and latitude
D. Low altitude and latitude

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
A diagram of the internal land-forming processes in Nigeria shows a region with a high concentration of fault lines. What is the most likely reason for this?
Correct A. Tectonic activity and plate movement
B. Weathering and erosion
C. Volcanic activity and lava flows
D. Glacial activity and ice sheets

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
A diagram of the external land-forming processes in Nigeria shows a region with a high concentration of coastal erosion. What is the most likely reason for this?
Correct A. Wave action and tidal currents
B. Sea level rise and coastal subsidence
C. Human activities and coastal development
D. Climate change and sea temperature

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
The process of soil formation through the weathering of rocks is an example of a _______ process.
A. mechanical
Correct B. chemical
C. biological
D. physical

Correct Answer: B

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Question 7
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT a result of the river's erosive action?
A. A
B. B
C. C
Correct D. D

Correct Answer: D

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Question 8
The Earth's atmosphere is composed of approximately _______ percent oxygen.
Correct A. 20
B. 30
C. 40
D. 50

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
The process of plate tectonics is responsible for the formation of _______ mountain ranges.
A. Himalayan
B. Rocky
C. Andes
Correct D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

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Question 10
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a soil profile. Which of the following soil horizons is characterized by the presence of organic matter?
A. A
B. B
Correct C. C
D. D

Correct Answer: C

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Question 11
The process of plate tectonics that results in the formation of mountain ranges is known as
A. Continental Drift
B. Sea Floor Spreading
Correct C. Orogenesis
D. Epeirogenesis

Correct Answer: C

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Question 12
The diagram below shows the Earth's climate zones. Which zone is characterized by a tropical wet and dry climate?
A. Tropical Rainforest
B. Desert
Correct C. Savanna
D. Temperate Grassland

Correct Answer: C

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Question 13
The diagram below shows a simple economic model. What is the effect of an increase in the money supply on the price level?
A. Decrease
Correct B. Increase
C. No effect
D. Depend on the interest rate

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14
The diagram below shows the water cycle. What is the process by which water is transferred from the land to the atmosphere?
Correct A. Evaporation
B. Transpiration
C. Runoff
D. Infiltration

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
The diagram below shows a simple ecosystem. What is the role of decomposers in the ecosystem?
A. Primary producers
B. Consumers
Correct C. Decomposers
D. Scavengers

Correct Answer: C

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Question 16
The Earth's rotation causes the Coriolis effect, which in turn influences global climate patterns. What is the primary mechanism by which the Coriolis effect affects climate?
A. The Coriolis effect deflects winds and ocean currents, leading to the formation of high and low-pressure systems.
B. The Coriolis effect influences the trajectory of weather systems, such as hurricanes and typhoons.
Correct C. The Coriolis effect affects the distribution of heat around the globe, leading to regional climate differences.
D. The Coriolis effect has no significant impact on global climate patterns.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 17
A soil profile consists of the following layers, in order: O, A, B, C, R. What is the primary function of the B horizon?
A. To store water and nutrients for plant growth.
B. To act as a barrier to root growth.
Correct C. To undergo chemical weathering and release nutrients.
D. To provide structural support for the soil profile.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 18
A map scale is 1:50,000. If a distance on the map is 2 cm, what is the actual distance in meters?
A. 100 m
Correct B. 500 m
C. 1 km
D. 5 km

Correct Answer: B

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Question 19
A tropical rainforest is characterized by high temperatures and high levels of rainfall throughout the year. What is the primary factor that contributes to this climate?
A. The Earth's axial tilt.
B. The Coriolis effect.
Correct C. The Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ).
D. The trade winds.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 20
A diagram of a soil profile is shown below. What is the primary function of the O horizon?
Correct A. To store water and nutrients for plant growth.
B. To act as a barrier to root growth.
C. To undergo chemical weathering and release nutrients.
D. To provide structural support for the soil profile.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following land-forming processes is primarily responsible for the formation of the valley?
Correct A. Erosion
B. Deposition
C. Tectonic uplift
D. Volcanic activity

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
A company is considering investing in a new project. The project has a net present value (NPV) of ₦1,500,000 and a payback period of 5 years. What is the internal rate of return (IRR) of the project?
A. ₦300,000
B. ₦400,000
Correct C. ₦500,000
D. ₦600,000

Correct Answer: C

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Question 23
The diagram below shows a map of a city with its surrounding areas. Which of the following is a characteristic of the city's economic base?
A. Diversified
B. Monocultural
Correct C. Service-oriented
D. Agricultural

Correct Answer: C

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Question 24
A farmer is considering using a new type of fertilizer on their crops. The fertilizer has a nitrogen content of 20% and a phosphorus content of 10%. What is the total percentage of nutrients in the fertilizer?
A. 30%
Correct B. 40%
C. 50%
D. 60%

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between the price of a commodity and its quantity demanded. Which of the following is a characteristic of the demand curve?
A. Inelastic
B. Unit elastic
Correct C. Elastic
D. Perfectly elastic

Correct Answer: C

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