POST UTME ABU 2024 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
A map shows a river flowing through a valley. What type of landform is this?
A. A valley
B. A plateau
C. A mountain
D. A hill
Question 2
The diagram below shows a map of a city with a grid system. What is the distance between points A and B?
A. 5 km
B. 10 km
C. 15 km
D. 20 km
Question 3
The process of soil formation through the breakdown of rocks into smaller particles is known as _______.
A. Weathering
B. Erosion
C. Deposition
D. Soilification
Question 4
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between population growth and economic development. Which of the following is a characteristic of the relationship between population growth and economic development?
A. A direct relationship
B. An inverse relationship
C. A non-linear relationship
D. A cyclical relationship
Question 5
A rock is composed of 50% quartz, 30% feldspar, and 20% mica. What type of rock is this?
A. Igneous rock
B. Sedimentary rock
C. Metamorphic rock
D. Granite
Question 6
A population of 100,000 people is growing at a rate of 5% per annum. Calculate the population after 10 years, using the exponential growth formula.
A. 135,000
B. 150,000
C. 175,000
D. 200,000
Question 7
A soil sample has a pH of 6.5 and a texture of sandy loam. Which of the following soil formation processes is most likely responsible for the formation of this soil?
A. Weathering
B. Erosion
C. Deposition
D. Leaching
Question 8
A city with a population of 500,000 has a growth rate of 3% per annum. Assuming a constant growth rate, what will be the population after 5 years?
A. 625,000
B. 600,000
C. 550,000
D. 500,000
Question 9
A map shows a river flowing through a valley. What is the most likely reason for the river's course?
A. Tectonic uplift
B. Erosion by the river
C. Weathering of the surrounding rocks
D. Glacial activity
Question 10
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
C. Physical weathering
D. Biological weathering
Question 11
The economic geography of Nigeria is characterized by a diverse range of natural resources. Which of the following is a major economic activity in Nigeria?
A. Agriculture
B. Mining
C. Manufacturing
D. Tourism
Question 12
A company is planning to build a new factory in a rural area. The factory will require a minimum of 10 hectares of land. If the company has identified 5 different plots of land, each with a different area, which plot is most suitable for the factory?
A. Plot 1
B. Plot 2
C. Plot 3
D. Plot 4
Question 13
The Earth's atmosphere is composed of several layers. Which layer is responsible for absorbing the majority of the sun's ultraviolet radiation?
A. Troposphere
B. Stratosphere
C. Mesosphere
D. Thermosphere
Question 14
A population pyramid shows a high proportion of young people. What is the most likely reason for this?
A. High fertility rates
B. Low mortality rates
C. High emigration rates
D. High immigration rates
Question 15
A diagram shows the Earth's orbit around the Sun. What is the most likely reason for the Earth's orbit being elliptical?
A. Gravitational pull of the Moon
B. Gravitational pull of the Sun
C. Tidal forces
D. Planetary perturbations

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