POST UTME DELSU 2025 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
A map of the Niger Delta region shows a series of distributaries and distributary channels. What is the primary reason for the formation of these distributaries?
Correct A. Sediment load from the Niger River
B. Tectonic uplift of the Niger Delta region
C. Sea level rise in the Gulf of Guinea
D. Human activities such as deforestation and agriculture

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
A company is considering investing in a new mining project in the Nigerian coal belt. The project requires an initial investment of ₦1.5 billion and is expected to generate revenue of ₦2.5 billion per year for 10 years. What is the net present value (NPV) of the project, assuming a discount rate of 10%?
Correct A. ₦1.2 billion
B. ₦1.5 billion
C. ₦1.8 billion
D. ₦2.0 billion

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
A diagram of the Earth's lithosphere shows a series of plate boundaries. What is the primary process responsible for the formation of these plate boundaries?
A. Continental drift
Correct B. Plate tectonics
C. Weathering and erosion
D. Volcanic activity

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4
A graph of the relationship between population growth and resource availability shows a J-shaped curve. What is the primary reason for the shape of this curve?
A. Increased resource availability
Correct B. Decreased resource availability
C. Population growth rate
D. Technological advancements

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5
A diagram of the water cycle shows a series of processes. What is the primary process responsible for the formation of precipitation?
A. Evaporation
Correct B. Condensation
C. Precipitation
D. Runoff

Correct Answer: B

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Question 6
The process of plate tectonics that involves the movement of the Earth's lithosphere as a result of convection currents in the mantle is known as:
A. Continental drift
Correct B. Sea-floor spreading
C. Plate convergence
D. Plate divergence

Correct Answer: B

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Question 7
A population growth curve that shows a rapid increase in population is known as:
A. J-shaped curve
B. S-shaped curve
Correct C. Exponential growth curve
D. Logistic growth curve

Correct Answer: C

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Question 8
The process of weathering that involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller fragments through the action of ice is known as:
Correct A. Mechanical weathering
B. Chemical weathering
C. Physical weathering
D. Biological weathering

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
A map projection that preserves angles and shapes but not size is known as:
Correct A. Gnomonic projection
B. Azimuthal equidistant projection
C. Mercator projection
D. Robinson projection

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
The process of sedimentation that involves the deposition of sediments at the bottom of a body of water is known as:
A. Lithification
B. Compaction
C. Cementation
Correct D. Deposition

Correct Answer: D

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Question 11
The diagram below shows the distribution of vegetation belts in Nigeria. Which of the following vegetation belts is NOT found in the savanna region?
A. Tropical Rainforest
B. Desert
Correct C. Mangrove
D. Savanna

Correct Answer: C

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Question 12
The diagram below shows the process of soil erosion. Which of the following is NOT a factor that contributes to soil erosion?
A. Rainfall
B. Land Use
C. Climate Change
Correct D. Gravity

Correct Answer: D

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Question 13
The diagram below shows the distribution of climate zones in Nigeria. Which of the following climate zones is characterized by high temperatures and low humidity?
A. Tropical Rainforest
B. Savanna
Correct C. Desert
D. Mangrove

Correct Answer: C

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Question 14
The diagram below shows the process of soil formation. Which of the following is NOT a factor that contributes to soil formation?
A. Weathering
B. Erosion
C. Deposition
Correct D. Gravity

Correct Answer: D

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Question 15
The diagram below shows the distribution of vegetation belts in Nigeria. Which of the following vegetation belts is characterized by a mix of trees and grasses?
A. Tropical Rainforest
Correct B. Savanna
C. Mangrove
D. Desert

Correct Answer: B

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Question 16
The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is characterized by a complex network of distributaries and distributaries. Which of the following is a primary reason for this complexity?
A. Tectonic activity
B. River piracy
Correct C. Deltaic processes
D. Human activities

Correct Answer: C

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Question 17
A rock sample from the Jos Plateau has a composition of 50% quartz, 20% feldspar, and 30% mica. What is the mineralogical classification of this rock?
A. Igneous
B. Sedimentary
Correct C. Metamorphic
D. Hydrothermal

Correct Answer: C

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Question 18
The economic importance of the Niger Delta region of Nigeria cannot be overstated. Which of the following is a major economic activity in the region?
A. Agriculture
B. Mining
Correct C. Oil and gas production
D. Tourism

Correct Answer: C

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Question 19
The population of Nigeria is projected to reach 400 million by 2050. What is the expected rate of population growth?
A. 2.5%
B. 3.5%
Correct C. 4.5%
D. 5.5%

Correct Answer: C

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Question 20
The soil formation process in Nigeria is influenced by several factors. Which of the following is a primary factor?
A. Climate
B. Topography
C. Vegetation
Correct D. Parent material

Correct Answer: D

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Question 21
The process of soil formation through the weathering of rocks is known as _______.
A. Erosion
B. Weathering
C. Soilification
Correct D. Pedogenesis

Correct Answer: D

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Question 22
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT a result of fluvial erosion?
A. Meander
B. Valley
C. Delta
Correct D. Oxygen

Correct Answer: D

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Question 23
The Earth's rotation causes the Coriolis effect, which in turn leads to the formation of _______ in the atmosphere.
A. High pressure
B. Low pressure
Correct C. Fronts
D. Trade winds

Correct Answer: C

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Question 24
The diagram below shows a map of Nigeria. Which of the following cities is NOT located in the Niger Delta region?
A. Lagos
B. Port Harcourt
Correct C. Kano
D. Abuja

Correct Answer: C

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Question 25
The process of soil erosion by water is known as _______.
A. Erosion
B. Weathering
C. Soilification
Correct D. Rill erosion

Correct Answer: D

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