POST UTME EKSU 2017 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
In the context of Nigeria's physical geography, what is the primary factor responsible for the formation of the Jos Plateau?
A. Volcanic activity
B. Tectonic uplift
Correct C. Weathering and erosion
D. Glacial activity

Correct Answer: C

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Question 2
A map of Nigeria shows a region with a high concentration of rocks of the Precambrian era. What type of rocks are these likely to be?
A. Igneous rocks
B. Sedimentary rocks
Correct C. Metamorphic rocks
D. Foliated rocks

Correct Answer: C

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Question 3
A diagram of a river system in Nigeria shows a meandering course with multiple bends. What is the primary reason for this type of river behavior?
A. Tectonic activity
Correct B. Erosion and sedimentation
C. Human activities
D. Climate change

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4
A graph showing the relationship between temperature and precipitation in Nigeria's savannas indicates a positive correlation. What is the primary reason for this relationship?
A. Evapotranspiration
Correct B. Insolation
C. Vegetation cover
D. Soil moisture

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5
A map of Nigeria's vegetation zones shows a region with a mix of tropical rainforest and savanna. What is the primary factor responsible for this transition zone?
A. Latitude
Correct B. Altitude
C. Rainfall
D. Temperature

Correct Answer: B

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Question 6
The process of soil formation in Nigeria is primarily influenced by which of the following factors?
A. Climate
B. Topography
C. Vegetation
Correct D. Parent material

Correct Answer: D

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Question 7
The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is characterized by which type of landform?
Correct A. Deltaic plain
B. Alluvial plain
C. Coastal plain
D. Hilly terrain

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
The map below shows the distribution of major soil types in Nigeria. Which of the following soil types is most commonly found in the savanna region?
Correct A. Alfisol
B. Ultisol
C. Mollisol
D. Oxisol

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
The economic activities of the people in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria are primarily based on which of the following?
A. Agriculture
B. Fishing
Correct C. Oil and gas production
D. Tourism

Correct Answer: C

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Question 10
The map below shows the distribution of major landforms in Nigeria. Which of the following landforms is most commonly found in the northern part of the country?
Correct A. Plateau
B. Hilly terrain
C. Mountainous terrain
D. Deltaic plain

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
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 chemical weathering process?
A. Freezing and Thawing
Correct B. Oxidation and Hydrolysis
C. Erosion and Deposition
D. Plate Tectonics

Correct Answer: B

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Question 12
A company is considering investing in a new project that involves the extraction of a mineral resource. The company's goal is to maximize its profits. Which of the following economic principles is most relevant to this decision?
Correct A. Opportunity Cost
B. Scarcity
C. Supply and Demand
D. Economies of Scale

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
A city's population is growing at a rate of 5% per year. If the current population is 100,000, what will be the population after 10 years?
A. 150,000
Correct B. 162,500
C. 175,000
D. 200,000

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14
A company is considering investing in a new project that involves the extraction of a mineral resource. The company's goal is to maximize its profits. Which of the following economic principles is most relevant to this decision?
Correct A. Opportunity Cost
B. Scarcity
C. Supply and Demand
D. Economies of Scale

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
A city's population is growing at a rate of 5% per year. If the current population is 100,000, what will be the population after 10 years?
A. 150,000
Correct B. 162,500
C. 175,000
D. 200,000

Correct Answer: B

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Question 16
The Earth's rotation causes the Coriolis effect, which in turn influences the formation of high and low-pressure systems. What is the primary reason for the formation of a high-pressure system near the equator?
A. The sinking of cold air
Correct B. The sinking of warm air
C. The rising of cold air
D. The rising of warm air

Correct Answer: B

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Question 17
A river's gradient is the ratio of the vertical distance between two points to the horizontal distance between them. If the vertical distance is 100 m and the horizontal distance is 500 m, what is the gradient of the river?
A. 0.2
Correct B. 0.4
C. 0.6
D. 0.8

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18
A map scale is 1:50,000. If the distance between two points on the map is 5 cm, what is the actual distance between the two points in kilometers?
A. 2.5 km
Correct B. 5 km
C. 10 km
D. 20 km

Correct Answer: B

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Question 19
A company produces 1000 units of a product per day. If the product sells for ₦500 per unit, what is the total revenue generated per day?
A. ₦500,000
Correct B. ₦1,000,000
C. ₦1,500,000
D. ₦2,000,000

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20
A farmer has 10 hectares of land. If he plants 2 hectares with maize and 3 hectares with beans, what percentage of the land is used for maize?
A. 20%
Correct B. 30%
C. 40%
D. 50%

Correct Answer: B

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Question 21
The concept of 'Economic Man' in Economic Geography is associated with which of the following economists?
Correct A. Adam Smith
B. David Ricardo
C. Karl Marx
D. John Maynard Keynes

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
The diagram below represents a cross-section of the Earth's atmosphere. Which of the following layers is responsible for absorbing most of the Sun's ultraviolet radiation?
A. Troposphere
Correct B. Stratosphere
C. Mesosphere
D. Thermosphere

Correct Answer: B

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Question 23
The map below shows the distribution of major vegetation belts in Nigeria. Which of the following vegetation belts is found in the savannas of northern Nigeria?
A. Guinean Forest
Correct B. Sudan Savannah
C. Guinea Savannah
D. Congolian Forest

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24
The diagram below represents a simple economic model of supply and demand. If the demand for a product increases, what will happen to the equilibrium price?
Correct A. Increase
B. Decrease
C. Remain the same
D. Move to the left

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
The map below shows the location of major cities in Nigeria. Which of the following cities is located in the Niger Delta region?
A. Lagos
Correct B. Port Harcourt
C. Abuja
D. Kano

Correct Answer: B

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