POST UTME DELSU 2018 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
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 physical weathering?
Correct A. Freezing and thawing of water in rocks
B. Chemical reaction between rocks and acidic rainwater
C. Erosion of rocks by wind and water
D. Oxidation of rocks by oxygen in the air

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following is a characteristic of the river valley?
Correct A. A flat bottom and steep sides
B. A narrow and deep channel
C. A wide and shallow channel
D. A winding and meandering course

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
The Earth's surface is composed of several types of rocks, including igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. Which of the following is an example of a metamorphic rock?
A. Granite
B. Sandstone
Correct C. Marble
D. Basalt

Correct Answer: C

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Question 4
The diagram below shows a simple circuit. What is the function of the resistor in the circuit?
A. To increase the voltage in the circuit
Correct B. To decrease the current in the circuit
C. To reduce the resistance in the circuit
D. To increase the power in the circuit

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5
The Earth's rotation causes the planet to bulge at the equator due to centrifugal force. What is the effect of this bulge on the Earth's surface?
A. The Earth's surface becomes more concave
Correct B. The Earth's surface becomes more convex
C. The Earth's surface remains flat
D. The Earth's surface becomes more irregular

Correct Answer: B

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Question 6
The diagram below shows the distribution of vegetation belts in West Africa. Which of the following vegetation belts is NOT found in the region?
A. Tropical Rainforest
B. Savanna
C. Desert
Correct D. Temperate Rainforest

Correct Answer: D

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Question 7
The population growth rate of a city is 3.5% per annum. If the current population is 500,000, what will be the population after 5 years?
A. 630,000
B. 650,000
Correct C. 670,000
D. 690,000

Correct Answer: C

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Question 8
The diagram below shows the cross-section of a river. Which of the following landforms is NOT formed by the river?
A. Meander
Correct B. Oxygen
C. Delta
D. Erosion

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9
The diagram below shows the distribution of population density in a city. Which of the following areas has the highest population density?
Correct A. High Population Density
B. Medium Population Density
C. Low Population Density
D. Rural Area

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
The diagram below shows the cross-section of a river. Which of the following landforms is formed by the river?
Correct A. Meander
B. Oxygen
C. Delta
D. Erosion

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
In the context of soil formation, what is the primary role of the B horizon in the development of a soil profile?
A. To accumulate organic matter and nutrients
Correct B. To undergo chemical weathering and form clay minerals
C. To facilitate the movement of water and air
D. To store water and nutrients for plant growth

Correct Answer: B

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Question 12
A map scale of 1:50,000 is used to represent a distance of 10 km on the map. What is the actual distance represented by 2 cm on the map?
A. 5 km
Correct B. 6 km
C. 7 km
D. 8 km

Correct Answer: B

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Question 13
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
B. 112,000
Correct C. 114,000
D. 116,000

Correct Answer: C

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Question 14
A firm is producing two goods, X and Y, with the following production function: Q_x = 2L^0.5K^0.5 and Q_y = 3L^0.5K^0.5. If the firm has 100 units of labor and 50 units of capital, what is the maximum value of Q_x?
A. 50
B. 60
Correct C. 70
D. 80

Correct Answer: C

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Question 15
A map shows a river flowing through a valley. If the map scale is 1:50,000 and the river is 2 cm long on the map, what is the actual length of the river?
A. 10 km
Correct B. 5 km
C. 2 km
D. 1 km

Correct Answer: B

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Question 16
Soil Formation and Erosion: Which of the following processes contributes to the formation of a soil profile?
A. Weathering
B. Erosion
C. Leaching
Correct D. Illuviation

Correct Answer: D

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Question 17
Economic Geography: Which of the following is a characteristic of a primary economic activity?
A. It involves the processing of raw materials
B. It is a secondary economic activity
C. It is a tertiary economic activity
Correct D. It involves the extraction of raw materials

Correct Answer: D

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Question 18
The Earth and the Solar System: What is the average distance from the Earth to the Sun?
Correct A. 149.6 million kilometers
B. 149.6 million miles
C. 149.6 billion kilometers
D. 149.6 billion miles

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
Geography of Nigeria: Which of the following rivers flows through the Niger Delta?
A. River Benue
Correct B. River Niger
C. River Kano
D. River Sokoto

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20
Map Reading and Interpretation: What is the scale of a map that represents 1 centimeter on the map to 100 meters in reality?
A. 1:1000
B. 1:5000
C. 1:10000
Correct D. 1:50000

Correct Answer: D

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Question 21
The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is characterized by a complex network of rivers and creeks. What is the primary reason for the high level of sedimentation in this region?
Correct A. High rainfall and runoff from the surrounding hills
B. The presence of numerous oil and gas platforms
C. The high level of human activities such as deforestation and agriculture
D. The natural sedimentation process due to the slow flow of the rivers

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
A map of Nigeria shows the location of several major cities. Which of the following cities is NOT located in the northern part of the country?
A. Kano
Correct B. Lagos
C. Ibadan
D. Jos

Correct Answer: B

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Question 23
The Ogun River in Nigeria is an important source of water for irrigation and drinking. What is the primary reason for the high level of water pollution in this river?
Correct A. The presence of numerous industrial effluents from nearby factories
B. The high level of agricultural runoff from the surrounding farms
C. The natural sedimentation process due to the slow flow of the river
D. The lack of proper waste management practices in the surrounding communities

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24
A diagram of the Nigerian economy shows the major sectors of the economy. Which of the following sectors is NOT a major contributor to the country's GDP?
A. Agriculture
B. Mining
C. Manufacturing
Correct D. Tourism

Correct Answer: D

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Question 25
The Nigerian government has implemented several policies to reduce poverty and improve living standards. Which of the following policies is NOT a major component of the government's poverty reduction strategy?
A. Investing in education and healthcare
B. Providing microfinance loans to small-scale entrepreneurs
Correct C. Implementing a national ID card system
D. Increasing the minimum wage for all workers

Correct Answer: C

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