POST UTME ESUT 2020 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
A map is a representation of the Earth's surface. What is the term for the process of creating a map?
A. Cartography
B. Geography
C. Topography
D. Surveying
Question 2
A map shows a river flowing through a valley. If the river is 5 km wide and the valley is 10 km long, what is the area of the valley?
A. 50 km²
B. 100 km²
C. 200 km²
D. 500 km²
Question 3
The diagram below shows the Earth's solar system. Which of the following planets is NOT a gas giant?
A. Jupiter
B. Saturn
C. Uranus
D. Mars
Question 4
The climate of a region is characterized by high temperatures and high humidity throughout the year. Which of the following is a characteristic of this type of climate?
A. High temperatures and low humidity
B. High temperatures and high humidity
C. Low temperatures and high humidity
D. Low temperatures and low humidity
Question 5
The Niger River is the primary source of freshwater for Nigeria. What is the primary reason for the high levels of sedimentation in this river?
A. Deforestation
B. Soil erosion
C. Agricultural runoff
D. Urbanization
Question 6
The Niger River is a significant watercourse in Nigeria. What is the primary reason for the formation of this river?
A. Tectonic activity
B. Volcanic activity
C. Weathering and erosion
D. Plate tectonics
Question 7
A study on soil formation in the tropics reveals that the rate of weathering is influenced by the type of vegetation. Which of the following types of vegetation is most likely to increase the rate of weathering?
A. Tropical rainforest
B. Savanna grassland
C. Desert scrub
D. Temperate deciduous forest
Question 8
The diagram below shows the map of a city. What is the name of the river that flows through the city?
A. Niger River
B. Benue River
C. Kaduna River
D. Kano River
Question 9
A company is considering the construction of a new factory in a region with a high population density. Which of the following economic factors is most likely to influence the company's decision?
A. Availability of raw materials
B. Proximity to transportation networks
C. High population density
D. Low labor costs
Question 10
The process of weathering that involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller fragments due to the expansion and contraction of water within the rock's pores is known as:
A. Mechanical weathering
B. Chemical weathering
C. Physical weathering
D. Biological weathering
Question 11
The Benue Trough is a region of significant geological interest in Nigeria. What is the primary reason for the formation of this trough?
A. Tectonic activity
B. Volcanic activity
C. Weathering and erosion
D. Plate tectonics
Question 12
The concept of 'Urban Sprawl' in Geography refers to the phenomenon of?
A. Rapid urbanization in a single area
B. Expansion of urban areas into surrounding rural areas
C. Increased population density in urban areas
D. Decreased population density in urban areas
Question 13
The Niger Delta is a unique ecosystem that supports a diverse range of plant and animal species. What is the primary reason for the high level of biodiversity in this region?
A. High levels of rainfall
B. Warm ocean currents
C. Freshwater input from rivers
D. Sedimentation from the Niger River
Question 14
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. What is the term for the process that formed this valley?
A. Erosion
B. Deposition
C. Weathering
D. Plate tectonics
Question 15
The diagram below shows the relationship between population growth and resource availability. Which of the following is a consequence of this relationship?
A. Increased competition for resources
B. Decreased population growth
C. Increased resource availability
D. No impact on population growth

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