POST UTME ESUT 2017 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
A company is planning to build a new factory in a region with a high level of seismic activity. The company wants to ensure that the factory is designed to withstand earthquakes. What type of foundation is most suitable for a factory in a seismically active region?
A. Shallow foundation
B. Deep foundation
C. Raft foundation
D. Pile foundation
Question 2
The Niger River is the longest river in West Africa. Which of the following is a major tributary of the Niger River?
A. Benue River
B. Kaduna River
C. Kano River
D. Sokoto River
Question 3
The process of plate tectonics is responsible for the creation of mountain ranges, volcanoes, and earthquakes. What is the primary mechanism by which plates move?
A. Convection currents in the Earth's mantle
B. The movement of the Earth's core
C. The rotation of the Earth
D. The gravitational pull of the Moon
Question 4
A map of Nigeria shows a region with a high concentration of population. What is the most likely reason for this?
A. Proximity to the coast
B. Availability of fertile land
C. Access to transportation routes
D. Presence of natural resources
Question 5
The process of soil formation is influenced by the interaction of several factors, including climate, topography, and vegetation. Which of the following is NOT a primary factor in soil formation?
A. Tectonic activity
B. Weathering
C. Erosion
D. Biological activity
Question 6
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between temperature and precipitation. Which of the following is a characteristic of this relationship?
A. It is a direct relationship, where an increase in temperature leads to an increase in precipitation.
B. It is an inverse relationship, where an increase in temperature leads to a decrease in precipitation.
C. It is a non-linear relationship, where an increase in temperature leads to a non-linear increase in precipitation.
D. It is a complex relationship, where an increase in temperature can lead to both positive and negative effects on precipitation.
Question 7
In a random sample of 1000 people from a population of 10 million, 20% of the sample reported using public transportation to commute to work. What is the estimated population proportion of people using public transportation to commute to work?
A. 0.15
B. 0.20
C. 0.25
D. 0.30
Question 8
The diagram below shows the structure of a lake. Which of the following is a characteristic of this type of landform?
A. It is formed by the erosion of a river
B. It is characterized by a network of distributaries
C. It is a type of coastal landform
D. It is formed by the deposition of sediment
Question 9
What is the name of the process by which the Earth's surface is shaped by the movement of tectonic plates?
A. Weathering
B. Erosion
C. Plate Tectonics
D. Glaciation
Question 10
The process of plate tectonics is primarily responsible for the formation of which of the following landforms?
A. Mountain ranges
B. Volcanic islands
C. Continental shelves
D. Deltas
Question 11
A map is a representation of the Earth's surface. Which of the following is a characteristic of a topographic map?
A. It shows the location of political boundaries
B. It represents the Earth's surface features in a two-dimensional format
C. It is used for navigation
D. It is a scale model of the Earth
Question 12
The diagram below shows the structure of a cell. Which of the following organelles is responsible for protein synthesis?
A. Nucleus
B. Mitochondria
C. Ribosome
D. Lysosome
Question 13
The process of weathering that involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller fragments through the action of ice is known as:
A. Mechanical weathering
B. Chemical weathering
C. Freeze-thaw weathering
D. Abrasion
Question 14
A river's discharge is affected by its gradient. Which of the following is a consequence of a steep gradient?
A. Increased sediment load
B. Decreased water temperature
C. Increased velocity
D. Decreased discharge
Question 15
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between population growth and economic development. Which of the following is a characteristic of this relationship?
A. It is a direct relationship, where an increase in population growth leads to an increase in economic development.
B. It is an inverse relationship, where an increase in population growth leads to a decrease in economic development.
C. It is a non-linear relationship, where an increase in population growth leads to a non-linear increase in economic development.
D. It is a complex relationship, where an increase in population growth can lead to both positive and negative effects on economic development.

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