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Question 1 View Details
The diagram below shows the distribution of vegetation belts in a tropical region. Which of the following vegetation belts is NOT characteristic of the tropical region?
A. Tropical rainforest
B. Tropical savanna
Correct C. Temperate grassland
D. Desert

Correct Answer: C

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Question 2 View Details
A population of 1000 individuals is growing at a rate of 10% per annum. If the population is currently at 1200 individuals, what was the initial population?
Correct A. 500
B. 750
C. 1000
D. 1250

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3 View Details
The diagram below shows the structure of a rock. What is the name of the rock?
A. Igneous rock
B. Sedimentary rock
Correct C. Metamorphic rock
D. Foliated rock

Correct Answer: C

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Question 4 View Details
A map shows a road network with a distance of 50 km between two cities. If the road network is a straight line, what is the distance between the two cities in kilometers?
Correct A. 50 km
B. 60 km
C. 70 km
D. 80 km

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5 View Details
The diagram below shows the solar system. Which planet is NOT a gas giant?
A. Mercury
B. Venus
C. Earth
Correct D. Mars

Correct Answer: D

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Question 6 View Details
The process of soil formation involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller particles through physical, chemical, and biological means. Which of the following is NOT a primary factor in soil formation?
A. Weathering
B. Erosion
C. Human activities
Correct D. Plate tectonics

Correct Answer: D

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Question 7 View Details
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river delta. What is the name of the landform labeled 'A'?
Correct A. Delta plain
B. Delta front
C. Delta lobe
D. Delta mouth

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8 View Details
The solar system consists of eight planets, dwarf planets, asteroids, comets, and other objects. Which of the following is NOT a type of celestial body in the solar system?
A. Planet
B. Dwarf planet
C. Asteroid
Correct D. Galaxy

Correct Answer: D

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Question 9 View Details
The diagram below shows a simple circuit with a battery, resistor, and switch. What is the function of the resistor in the circuit?
A. To reduce the voltage
B. To increase the current
Correct C. To control the flow of electrons
D. To generate heat

Correct Answer: C

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Question 10 View Details
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. What is the name of the landform labeled 'B'?
A. River terrace
Correct B. River floodplain
C. River delta
D. River valley

Correct Answer: B

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Question 11 View Details
The process of soil formation involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller particles through physical and chemical weathering. Which of the following is an example of a physical weathering process?
Correct A. Freezing and Thawing
B. Chemical Weathering
C. Biological Weathering
D. Erosion

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12 View Details
A population of 1000 individuals is growing at a rate of 10% per annum. If the growth is continuous, what will be the population after 5 years?
A. 1331
B. 1450
Correct C. 1600
D. 1700

Correct Answer: C

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Question 13 View Details
A rock sample is composed of 70% quartz, 20% feldspar, and 10% mica. If the sample weighs 100g, what is the weight of the quartz present?
Correct A. 70g
B. 60g
C. 50g
D. 40g

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14 View Details
A company is planning to establish a new factory in a rural area. The company has identified three potential locations, A, B, and C, each with different characteristics. Which of the following locations would be most suitable for the factory?
A. Location A
B. Location B
Correct C. Location C
D. Location D

Correct Answer: C

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Question 15 View Details
A river has a discharge of 100 m3/s and a velocity of 2 m/s. What is the cross-sectional area of the river?
A. 50 m2
B. 75 m2
Correct C. 100 m2
D. 125 m2

Correct Answer: C

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Question 16 View Details
The diagram below shows the distribution of vegetation types in Nigeria. Which of the following vegetation types is most likely to be found in the savannas of northern Nigeria?
Correct A. Sudan savanna
B. Guinea savanna
C. Tropical rainforest
D. Mangrove forest

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17 View Details
The diagram below shows the structure of a soil profile. Which of the following horizons is most likely to be found in a soil profile with a high concentration of calcium carbonate?
A. A horizon
Correct B. B horizon
C. C horizon
D. R horizon

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18 View Details
The diagram below shows the movement of tectonic plates. Which of the following types of plate boundaries is most likely to be associated with the formation of a subduction zone?
A. Divergent boundary
Correct B. Convergent boundary
C. Transform boundary
D. Subduction zone

Correct Answer: B

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Question 19 View Details
The diagram below shows the structure of a river system. Which of the following types of river is most likely to be found in a region with a high concentration of sediment?
A. Meandering river
B. Straight river
Correct C. Distributary river
D. Tributary river

Correct Answer: C

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Question 20 View Details
The diagram below shows the structure of a soil profile. Which of the following horizons is most likely to be found in a soil profile with a high concentration of organic matter?
Correct A. A horizon
B. B horizon
C. C horizon
D. R horizon

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21 View Details
The diagram below represents a cross-section of a river valley. Identify the type of landform labeled 'A'.
Correct A. Meander
B. Oxbow Lake
C. Delta
D. Floodplain

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22 View Details
The following table shows the population growth of a city over a period of 10 years. What is the average annual growth rate?
A. 2.5%
Correct B. 3.2%
C. 4.1%
D. 5.5%

Correct Answer: B

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Question 23 View Details
A company is planning to invest in a new project. The initial investment is ₦1,000,000, and the expected returns are ₦500,000 per year for 5 years. What is the net present value (NPV) of the project?
Correct A. ₦1,250,000
B. ₦1,500,000
C. ₦1,750,000
D. ₦2,000,000

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24 View Details
The diagram below represents a simple harmonic motion. Identify the type of motion.
Correct A. Simple Harmonic Motion
B. Damped Harmonic Motion
C. Forced Harmonic Motion
D. Oscillatory Motion

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25 View Details
A firm is considering two investment projects. Project A has a 5-year payback period, while Project B has a 7-year payback period. Which project has a higher net present value (NPV)?
Correct A. Project A
B. Project B
C. Both projects have the same NPV
D. Neither project has a higher NPV

Correct Answer: A

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