POST UTME ABU 2025 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
In the context of Environmental Issues and Management, what is the primary cause of desertification in the Sahel region of Nigeria?
Correct A. Overgrazing
B. Climate change
C. Deforestation
D. Soil salinization

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
A company is planning to establish a new factory in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. Which of the following economic activities is most likely to be associated with this factory?
A. Agriculture
B. Mining
Correct C. Manufacturing
D. Tourism

Correct Answer: C

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Question 3
The diagram below shows the cross-section of a river. Which of the following landforms is most likely to be formed by the river?
A. Delta
B. Meander
C. Oxbow lake
Correct D. Valley

Correct Answer: D

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Question 4
A geologist is studying the rocks in the Jos Plateau region of Nigeria. Which of the following types of rocks is most likely to be found in this region?
A. Igneous
B. Sedimentary
Correct C. Metamorphic
D. Foliated

Correct Answer: C

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Question 5
A company is planning to establish a new factory in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. Which of the following economic activities is most likely to be associated with this factory?
A. Agriculture
B. Mining
Correct C. Manufacturing
D. Tourism

Correct Answer: C

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Question 6
The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is characterized by a complex network of rivers and creeks. Which of the following is a major environmental issue affecting the region?
A. Oil Spills
B. Deforestation
C. Soil Erosion
Correct D. Water Pollution

Correct Answer: D

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Question 7
A map of Nigeria shows the following relief features: the Jos Plateau, the Adamawa Plateau, and the Chad Basin. Which of the following is a characteristic of the Jos Plateau?
A. It is a low-lying area
Correct B. It is a high-lying area
C. It is a coastal plain
D. It is a mountainous region

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8
The following graph shows the relationship between population growth and economic development in Nigeria. What is the implication of this graph for the country's economic development?
A. The country's economic development is not dependent on population growth
Correct B. The country's economic development is directly related to population growth
C. The country's economic development is not affected by population growth
D. The country's economic development is negatively affected by population growth

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9
The following diagram shows a cross-section of the Niger River. What is the name of the feature labeled 'A'?
A. Delta
Correct B. Meander
C. Oxbow Lake
D. Floodplain

Correct Answer: B

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Question 10
The following table shows the relationship between the amount of rainfall and the yield of crops in a particular region of Nigeria. What is the implication of this table for the region's agricultural development?
A. The region's agricultural development is not dependent on rainfall
Correct B. The region's agricultural development is directly related to rainfall
C. The region's agricultural development is not affected by rainfall
D. The region's agricultural development is negatively affected by rainfall

Correct Answer: B

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Question 11
The process of glacial erosion is primarily responsible for the formation of which type of landform?
Correct A. U-shaped valley
B. V-shaped valley
C. Canyon
D. Dome

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river delta. Which of the following is a characteristic of this type of landform?
Correct A. It is formed by the deposition of sediment
B. It is a type of coastal landform
C. It is formed by the erosion of a river
D. It is a type of mountain landform

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
The diagram below shows a map of a city's transportation network. Which of the following is a characteristic of this type of network?
A. It is a type of radial network
B. It is a type of grid network
Correct C. It is a type of hub-and-spoke network
D. It is a type of linear network

Correct Answer: C

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Question 14
The diagram below shows a graph of population growth over time. Which of the following is a characteristic of this type of growth?
Correct A. It is a type of exponential growth
B. It is a type of linear growth
C. It is a type of logistic growth
D. It is a type of S-shaped growth

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
The diagram below shows a map of a city's land use patterns. Which of the following is a characteristic of this type of land use?
A. It is a type of mixed land use
B. It is a type of single land use
Correct C. It is a type of zoned land use
D. It is a type of unplanned land use

Correct Answer: C

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Question 16
The diagram below shows a graph of a company's profit over time. Which of the following is a characteristic of this type of profit?
Correct A. It is a type of increasing profit
B. It is a type of decreasing profit
C. It is a type of stable profit
D. It is a type of fluctuating profit

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
The diagram below shows a map of a city's transportation network. Which of the following is a characteristic of this type of network?
A. It is a type of radial network
B. It is a type of grid network
Correct C. It is a type of hub-and-spoke network
D. It is a type of linear network

Correct Answer: C

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Question 18
The concept of 'carrying capacity' in population studies refers to the maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can sustainably support. Which of the following is a key factor that influences carrying capacity?
Correct A. Availability of food resources
B. Water scarcity
C. Climate change
D. Human population growth rate

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
The diagram below shows the relationship between temperature and precipitation in the savannas of Africa. What is the primary reason for the observed pattern?
A. Evapotranspiration
Correct B. Temperature-driven precipitation
C. Seasonal changes
D. Atmospheric circulation patterns

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20
The Earth's climate system is influenced by the following factors. Which of the following is NOT a primary driver of climate change?
A. Greenhouse gases
B. Deforestation
C. Population growth
Correct D. Changes in Earth's orbit

Correct Answer: D

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Question 21
The diagram below shows 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. Influences global wind patterns
D. Supports the Earth's magnetic field

Correct Answer: B

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Question 22
The concept of 'sustainable development' is closely related to the idea of 'environmental carrying capacity'. Which of the following is a key principle of sustainable development?
Correct A. Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
B. Prioritizing economic growth over environmental protection
C. Implementing policies that promote social justice and equality
D. Focusing on short-term gains at the expense of long-term consequences

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
The Niger Delta region is characterized by a unique combination of physical and economic geography. Which of the following best describes the relationship between the Niger Delta's mangrove forests and its oil-rich sedimentary basins?
A. The mangrove forests are a result of the oil-rich sedimentary basins.
B. The oil-rich sedimentary basins are a result of the mangrove forests.
Correct C. The mangrove forests and oil-rich sedimentary basins are unrelated.
D. The mangrove forests are a byproduct of the oil extraction process.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 24
A recent study on the environmental impact of oil spills in the Niger Delta found that the spills have led to the loss of biodiversity and disruption of the ecosystem. Which of the following is a consequence of this disruption?
A. Increased fish populations in the affected areas.
Correct B. Decreased water quality in the affected areas.
C. Increased agricultural productivity in the affected areas.
D. Decreased human population in the affected areas.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25
The Niger Delta region is prone to soil erosion due to its unique combination of physical and economic geography. Which of the following is a factor that contributes to soil erosion in the region?
Correct A. Deforestation and land degradation.
B. Overgrazing and livestock farming.
C. Urbanization and infrastructure development.
D. Climate change and sea-level rise.

Correct Answer: A

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