POST UTME CRAWFORD UNIVERSITY 2021 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The process of internal land-forming that involves the movement of rocks and soil by ice is known as:
Correct A. Glaciation
B. Erosion
C. Deposition
D. Weathering

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
A population pyramid is a graphical representation of the age and sex distribution of a population. What does the base of the pyramid represent?
A. The number of people in the working age group
Correct B. The number of people in the dependent age group
C. The number of people in the reproductive age group
D. The number of people in the elderly age group

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3
A map scale is a ratio that represents the relationship between the distance on the map and the corresponding distance on the ground. What is the formula for calculating the scale?
A. 1:1000
B. 1:5000
Correct C. 1:10000
D. 1:50000

Correct Answer: C

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Question 4
The process of external land-forming that involves the movement of rocks and soil by wind is known as:
A. Erosion
Correct B. Deposition
C. Weathering
D. Glaciation

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5
The Earth's rotation causes the following phenomenon:
A. Tides
B. Seasons
Correct C. Day and night
D. Earthquakes

Correct Answer: C

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Question 6
The Earth's rotation causes the Coriolis effect, which in turn influences the formation of weather patterns. Which of the following is a consequence of the Coriolis effect on global wind patterns?
A. Global wind patterns are uniform and lack any significant variation.
Correct B. Global wind patterns are influenced by the rotation of the Earth, resulting in the formation of high and low-pressure systems.
C. Global wind patterns are unaffected by the rotation of the Earth.
D. Global wind patterns are solely determined by temperature differences between the equator and the poles.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 7
The Niger Delta is a region of significant economic importance in Nigeria, with the majority of the country's oil production coming from this area. What is the primary reason for the high level of oil production in the Niger Delta?
A. The Niger Delta is located in a region of high tectonic activity, resulting in the formation of oil-bearing rocks.
B. The Niger Delta is a region of high sedimentation, resulting in the accumulation of oil-bearing sediments.
Correct C. The Niger Delta is a region of high oil migration, resulting in the accumulation of oil in the subsurface.
D. The Niger Delta is a region of high oil exploration, resulting in the discovery of significant oil reserves.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 8
The process of plate tectonics is responsible for the formation of many of the Earth's landforms. Which of the following is an example of a landform that has been shaped by plate tectonics?
Correct A. A mountain range formed by the collision of two tectonic plates.
B. A volcano formed by the eruption of magma from a tectonic plate boundary.
C. A canyon formed by the erosion of a river.
D. A delta formed by the deposition of sediment at the mouth of a river.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
The process of weathering is responsible for the breakdown of rocks into smaller particles. Which of the following is an example of a type of weathering that occurs through the action of water?
A. Chemical weathering, which occurs through the action of acids and bases.
B. Physical weathering, which occurs through the action of temperature fluctuations.
C. Biological weathering, which occurs through the action of living organisms.
Correct D. Hydrolytic weathering, which occurs through the action of water.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 10
The process of erosion is responsible for the removal of rocks and sediments from one location to another. Which of the following is an example of a type of erosion that occurs through the action of wind?
Correct A. Eolian erosion, which occurs through the action of wind.
B. Fluvial erosion, which occurs through the action of water.
C. Glacial erosion, which occurs through the action of ice.
D. Coastal erosion, which occurs through the action of waves.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
In a random sample of 1000 people, 60% are male and 40% are female. If 20% of the males and 10% of the females are left-handed, what is the probability that a randomly selected person is left-handed?
Correct A. 0.16
B. 0.20
C. 0.24
D. 0.28

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
The diagram below shows the distribution of population density in Nigeria. Which of the following states has the highest population density?
Correct A. Lagos
B. Kano
C. Kaduna
D. Abuja

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
A car travels from city A to city B at an average speed of 60 km/h. On the return trip, the car travels at an average speed of 40 km/h. What is the average speed of the car for the entire trip?
A. 48 km/h
B. 50 km/h
Correct C. 52 km/h
D. 54 km/h

Correct Answer: C

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Question 14
The diagram below shows the water cycle. What is the process called when water evaporates from the ocean and forms clouds?
Correct A. Evaporation
B. Condensation
C. Precipitation
D. Runoff

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
A company produces two products, X and Y. The profit from product X is ₦100 per unit, and the profit from product Y is ₦150 per unit. If the company produces 100 units of product X and 50 units of product Y, what is the total profit?
A. ₦20,000
B. ₦22,000
Correct C. ₦25,000
D. ₦28,000

Correct Answer: C

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Question 16
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?
A. Climate
B. Topography
C. Vegetation
Correct D. Gravity

Correct Answer: D

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Question 17
A city with a population of 500,000 has a growth rate of 3% per annum. What will be the population after 5 years?
A. 550,000
B. 525,000
C. 600,000
Correct D. 625,000

Correct Answer: D

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Question 18
The diagram below shows the distribution of vegetation in a region. Which of the following types of vegetation is NOT present in the region?
A. Forest
B. Grassland
C. Desert
Correct D. Tundra

Correct Answer: D

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Question 19
A firm produces 100 units of a commodity at a cost of ₦100 per unit. If the firm wants to maximize its profit, what should be the selling price of the commodity?
A. ₦120
Correct B. ₦150
C. ₦180
D. ₦200

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20
The diagram below shows the movement of a population from a rural area to an urban area. What is the likely consequence of this movement?
Correct A. Increased population density
B. Decreased population density
C. Improved living standards
D. Worsened environmental conditions

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
The process of plate tectonics is responsible for the formation of what type of landforms?
A. Volcanic landforms
Correct B. Fold mountains
C. Block mountains
D. Dunes

Correct Answer: B

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Question 22
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river delta. What is the name of the landform labeled 'A'?
Correct A. River mouth
B. Delta
C. Estuary
D. Floodplain

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between the amount of rainfall and the amount of sediment transported by a river. What is the name of the process labeled 'A'?
A. Erosion
B. Deposition
C. Weathering
Correct D. Transportation

Correct Answer: D

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Question 24
The diagram below shows a map of the Earth's surface. What is the name of the landform labeled 'B'?
A. Africa
Correct B. Pacific Ocean
C. Asia
D. Atlantic Ocean

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between the amount of sunlight and the amount of photosynthesis in a plant. What is the name of the process labeled 'A'?
Correct A. Photosynthesis
B. Respiration
C. Transpiration
D. Evaporation

Correct Answer: A

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