POST UTME CALEB UNIVERSITY 2017 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The process of soil formation involves the interaction of several factors, including climate, topography, and vegetation. Which of the following is NOT a primary factor in soil formation?
Correct A. Water
B. Climate
C. Topography
D. Vegetation

Correct Answer: A

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

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3
A rock sample is composed of 60% quartz, 20% feldspar, and 20% mica. What is the percentage of mica in the sample?
A. 10%
Correct B. 20%
C. 30%
D. 40%

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4
The diagram below shows the solar system. Which planet is NOT a gas giant?
A. Jupiter
B. Saturn
Correct C. Uranus
D. Neptune

Correct Answer: C

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Question 5
A company is producing a new product that requires 2 kg of raw material A and 1 kg of raw material B to produce 1 unit of the product. If the cost of raw material A is ₦100 per kg and the cost of raw material B is ₦200 per kg, what is the total cost of producing 100 units of the product?
A. ₦150,000
Correct B. ₦200,000
C. ₦250,000
D. ₦300,000

Correct Answer: B

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Question 6
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. Glacial activity

Correct Answer: B

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Question 7
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
Correct C. Mollisol
D. Oxisol

Correct Answer: C

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Question 8
The diagram below shows a cross-section of the Benue Trough. What is the primary reason for the formation of this trough?
Correct A. Tectonic activity
B. Volcanic activity
C. Erosion and sedimentation
D. Glacial activity

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
The table below shows the population growth rate of Nigeria from 1990 to 2010. What is the average annual growth rate?
A. 2.5%
Correct B. 3.5%
C. 4.5%
D. 5.5%

Correct Answer: B

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Question 10
The map below shows the distribution of major ethnic groups in Nigeria. Which ethnic group is most commonly found in the Niger Delta region?
Correct A. Ijaw
B. Igbo
C. Yoruba
D. Hausa

Correct Answer: A

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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
B. Volcanic activity
Correct C. River erosion
D. Sea level rise

Correct Answer: C

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Question 12
A population of 1000 individuals is growing at a rate of 10% per annum. What is the population after 5 years?
A. 1500
Correct B. 2000
C. 2500
D. 3000

Correct Answer: B

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Question 13
The process of soil formation involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller particles. What is the primary agent responsible for this breakdown?
Correct A. Weathering
B. Erosion
C. Deposition
D. Plate tectonics

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
The Niger River is the primary source of hydroelectric power in Nigeria. What is the average annual discharge of the Niger River?
A. 1000 m3/s
Correct B. 2000 m3/s
C. 3000 m3/s
D. 4000 m3/s

Correct Answer: B

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Question 15
The Earth's atmosphere is composed of several layers. What is the primary function of the stratosphere?
Correct 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

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT a result of fluvial erosion?
A. Delta
B. Meander
Correct C. Oxygen
D. Valley

Correct Answer: C

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Question 17
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
Correct B. Manufacturing activity
C. Service activity
D. Mining activity

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between the price of a commodity and the quantity demanded. What is the effect of an increase in the price of the commodity on the quantity demanded?
A. Increase in quantity demanded
Correct B. Decrease in quantity demanded
C. No change in quantity demanded
D. Increase in price

Correct Answer: B

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Question 19
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
Correct D. O-horizon

Correct Answer: D

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Question 20
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
Correct C. Oxygen
D. Valley

Correct Answer: C

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Question 21
The process of soil formation through the action of wind and water is known as
A. Erosion
B. Weathering
Correct C. Pedogenesis
D. Denudation

Correct Answer: C

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Question 22
A diagram of a river delta is shown below. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a river delta?
A. High sediment load
B. Low gradient
Correct C. High velocity
D. High salinity

Correct Answer: C

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Question 23
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a fold mountain. Which of the following is NOT a type of fold?
A. Syncline
B. Anticline
C. Monocline
Correct D. Recumbent fold

Correct Answer: D

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Question 24
The process of soil formation through the action of living organisms is known as
A. Erosion
B. Weathering
C. Pedogenesis
Correct D. Biogenic formation

Correct Answer: D

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Question 25
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
Correct C. High velocity
D. High salinity

Correct Answer: C

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