POST UTME CALEB UNIVERSITY 2017 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The process of soil formation through the action of living organisms is known as
A. Erosion
B. Weathering
C. Pedogenesis
D. Biogenic formation
Question 2
A rock sample has a density of 2.5 g/cm^3 and a volume of 10 cm^3. What is its mass?
A. 25 g
B. 50 g
C. 75 g
D. 100 g
Question 3
A diagram of a river network is shown below. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a river network?
A. High sediment load
B. Low gradient
C. High velocity
D. High salinity
Question 4
The map below shows the distribution of major soil types in Nigeria. Which soil type is most commonly found in the savanna region?
A. Alfisol
B. Ultisol
C. Mollisol
D. Oxisol
Question 5
The Earth's atmosphere is composed of several layers. Which of the following is a characteristic of the stratosphere?
A. High concentration of ozone
B. Low concentration of oxygen
C. High concentration of nitrogen
D. Low concentration of water vapor
Question 6
The map below shows the distribution of major ethnic groups in Nigeria. Which ethnic group is most commonly found in the Niger Delta region?
A. Ijaw
B. Igbo
C. Yoruba
D. Hausa
Question 7
The diagram below shows the solar system. Which planet is NOT a gas giant?
A. Jupiter
B. Saturn
C. Uranus
D. Neptune
Question 8
The process of soil formation involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller particles. What is the primary agent responsible for this breakdown?
A. Weathering
B. Erosion
C. Deposition
D. Plate tectonics
Question 9
A company that specializes in the production of textiles is located in a region with an abundance of cotton. What type of economic activity is this company engaged in?
A. Agricultural activity
B. Manufacturing activity
C. Service activity
D. Mining activity
Question 10
The Earth's atmosphere is composed of several layers. What is the primary function of the stratosphere?
A. Protects the Earth from harmful radiation
B. Regulates the Earth's temperature
C. Supports the growth of plants
D. Influences the Earth's climate
Question 11
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 Horizon
B. B Horizon
C. C Horizon
D. O Horizon
Question 12
The Earth's climate is influenced by the movement of the Earth's axis. Which of the following is a consequence of the tilt of the Earth's axis?
A. Seasonal changes in temperature
B. Increased precipitation in the tropics
C. Reduced solar radiation in the poles
D. No effect on climate
Question 13
A rock sample is composed of 60% quartz, 20% feldspar, and 20% mica. If the sample weighs 100 grams, how many grams of quartz are present?
A. 40g
B. 50g
C. 60g
D. 70g
Question 14
The diagram below shows a map of a river network. Which of the following landforms is NOT a result of fluvial erosion?
A. Delta
B. Meander
C. Oxygen
D. Valley
Question 15
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river delta. Which of the following landforms is NOT a result of fluvial deposition?
A. Delta
B. Meander
C. Oxbow Lake
D. Waterfall

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