POST UTME ACHIEVERS UNIVERSITY 2025 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
In the context of Economic Geography, what is the primary factor that determines the location of a manufacturing industry?
A. Transportation costs
B. Labor costs
C. Market accessibility
Correct D. Raw material availability

Correct Answer: D

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Question 2
A soil profile is characterized by the following sequence: A-horizon, B-horizon, C-horizon. What is the primary process responsible for the formation of the B-horizon?
A. Weathering
B. Erosion
Correct C. Leaching
D. Deposition

Correct Answer: C

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Question 3
The diagram below illustrates the relationship between temperature and precipitation in a tropical region. What is the primary factor that influences the formation of the trade winds?
Correct A. Temperature gradient
B. Precipitation patterns
C. Wind direction
D. Atmospheric pressure

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
A rock sample is characterized by the following mineral composition: quartz, feldspar, mica. What is the primary process responsible for the formation of this rock?
A. Igneous intrusion
B. Metamorphic transformation
Correct C. Sedimentary deposition
D. Weathering and erosion

Correct Answer: C

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Question 5
The diagram below illustrates the relationship between the Earth's rotation and the Coriolis force. What is the primary effect of the Coriolis force on global climate patterns?
A. Global warming
B. Climate change
Correct C. Weather patterns
D. Ocean currents

Correct Answer: C

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Question 6
What is the primary factor responsible for the formation of a delta in a river system?
A. Tectonic uplift
B. Volcanic activity
Correct C. River discharge
D. Sea level changes

Correct Answer: C

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Question 7
A map shows a series of parallel ridges and valleys in a mountain range. What type of land-forming process is responsible for this feature?
A. Volcanic activity
B. Tectonic uplift
C. Weathering and erosion
Correct D. Glacial activity

Correct Answer: D

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Question 8
A population of 100,000 people is growing at a rate of 2% per annum. What is the expected population after 5 years?
A. 120,000
B. 110,000
Correct C. 130,000
D. 140,000

Correct Answer: C

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Question 9
A map shows a series of concentric circles around a central point. What type of land-forming process is responsible for this feature?
A. Volcanic activity
B. Tectonic uplift
C. Weathering and erosion
Correct D. Impact cratering

Correct Answer: D

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Question 10
A city with a population of 500,000 people has a birth rate of 15 per 1,000 people per annum and a death rate of 10 per 1,000 people per annum. What is the expected population growth rate?
A. 2%
Correct B. 3%
C. 4%
D. 5%

Correct Answer: B

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Question 11
The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is characterized by a complex network of rivers and creeks. What is the primary reason for this complex network?
A. Tectonic activity
Correct B. Erosion and sedimentation
C. Volcanic activity
D. Human activities

Correct Answer: B

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Question 12
The map below shows the distribution of major rivers in Nigeria. Which river flows through the city of Kano?
Correct A. Niger River
B. Benue River
C. Kaduna River
D. Hadejia River

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
The diagram below shows the structure of a typical Nigerian savanna ecosystem. What is the primary function of the grasses in this ecosystem?
Correct A. To provide food for herbivores
B. To provide shelter for herbivores
C. To prevent soil erosion
D. To regulate the water cycle

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
The map below shows the distribution of major industries in Nigeria. Which industry is located in the city of Lagos?
A. Textile industry
B. Food processing industry
Correct C. Petroleum industry
D. Construction industry

Correct Answer: C

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Question 15
The diagram below shows the structure of a typical Nigerian ecosystem. What is the primary function of the decomposers in this ecosystem?
Correct A. To break down dead organic matter
B. To produce food for herbivores
C. To regulate the water cycle
D. To provide shelter for herbivores

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
The Earth's rotation causes a phenomenon known as the Coriolis effect, which influences global weather patterns. What is the primary reason for the Coriolis effect?
Correct A. The Earth's rotation causes a deflection of moving objects to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and to the left in the Southern Hemisphere.
B. The Coriolis effect is caused by the Earth's slightly ellipsoidal shape.
C. The Coriolis effect is a result of the Earth's axial tilt.
D. The Coriolis effect is a result of the Earth's rotation and its velocity.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
A city with a population of 500,000 is growing at a rate of 3% per annum. If the current population is 500,000, what will be the population after 5 years?
Correct A. 625,000
B. 550,000
C. 525,000
D. 500,000

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
A map shows a river flowing through a valley. What type of landform is the valley?
A. U-shaped valley
Correct B. V-shaped valley
C. Flat valley
D. W-shaped valley

Correct Answer: B

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Question 19
A soil sample is taken from a field and analyzed. The results show that the soil is composed of 20% sand, 30% silt, and 50% clay. What is the texture of the soil?
Correct A. Sandy loam
B. Clay loam
C. Silt loam
D. Clay

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20
A glacier is moving at a rate of 10 meters per day. If the glacier is 100 meters wide, what is the rate of erosion at the front of the glacier?
Correct A. 100 m^3/day
B. 50 m^3/day
C. 200 m^3/day
D. 500 m^3/day

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
The concept of 'threshold effect' in population studies refers to the idea that a certain level of population density must be reached before a particular phenomenon occurs. Which of the following phenomena is most likely to be associated with the threshold effect?
A. Urbanization
B. Rural-urban migration
C. Population growth rate
Correct D. Environmental degradation

Correct Answer: D

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Question 22
A city with a population of 500,000 has a growth rate of 3% per annum. If the city's population is expected to double in 20 years, what is the annual growth rate?
A. 2%
Correct B. 3%
C. 4%
D. 5%

Correct Answer: B

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Question 23
A map shows a river flowing through a valley. The river's gradient is 1:1000. If the river's elevation at point A is 100m, what is its elevation at point B, 10km downstream?
A. 90m
Correct B. 100m
C. 110m
D. 120m

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24
A company produces 1000 units of a product per day. If the product's price is ₦500 per unit, and the company's overhead costs are ₦100,000 per day, what is the company's profit per day?
A. ₦400,000
B. ₦450,000
Correct C. ₦500,000
D. ₦550,000

Correct Answer: C

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Question 25
A farmer plants a crop that requires 200kg of fertilizer per hectare. If the farmer has 500kg of fertilizer available, and the crop requires 2 hectares of land, what is the fertilizer's cost per hectare?
A. ₦1000/hectare
Correct B. ₦1500/hectare
C. ₦2000/hectare
D. ₦2500/hectare

Correct Answer: B

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