POST UTME ESUT 2020 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The diagram below represents a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT a result of the river's erosional activity?
A. A waterfall
B. A meander
Correct C. An oxygen bubble
D. A delta

Correct Answer: C

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Question 2
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
Correct C. High population density
D. Low labor costs

Correct Answer: C

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Question 3
A geologist is studying the formation of a mountain range. Which of the following processes is most likely responsible for the formation of the range?
A. Continental drift
Correct B. Plate tectonics
C. Volcanic activity
D. Erosion

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4
A demographer is studying the population growth of a city. Which of the following factors is most likely to influence the city's population growth rate?
A. Birth rate
B. Death rate
Correct C. Net migration rate
D. Urbanization rate

Correct Answer: C

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Question 5
A geographer is studying the distribution of vegetation in a region. Which of the following factors is most likely to influence the distribution of vegetation?
Correct A. Climate
B. Topography
C. Soil
D. Vegetation

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
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
Correct B. Chemical weathering
C. Physical weathering
D. Biological weathering

Correct Answer: B

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Question 7
The diagram below shows a cross-section of the Earth's atmosphere. Which layer is responsible for absorbing the majority of the sun's ultraviolet radiation?
A. Troposphere
Correct B. Stratosphere
C. Mesosphere
D. Thermosphere

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8
The population of a city is increasing at a rate of 5% per annum. If the current population is 100,000, what will be the population after 3 years?
A. 125,000
B. 130,000
Correct C. 135,000
D. 140,000

Correct Answer: C

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Question 9
The diagram below shows a map of Nigeria's vegetation zones. Which zone is characterized by the presence of mangrove forests?
Correct A. Mangrove forest
B. Savanna
C. Tropical rainforest
D. Desert

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
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
Correct B. High temperatures and high humidity
C. Low temperatures and high humidity
D. Low temperatures and low humidity

Correct Answer: B

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Question 11
The savannas of Nigeria are characterized by a distinct vegetation belt, which is influenced by the country's climate. What is the primary factor responsible for the formation of this vegetation belt?
A. Temperature
Correct B. Precipitation
C. Soil type
D. Altitude

Correct Answer: B

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Question 12
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
Correct D. Sedimentation from the Niger River

Correct Answer: D

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Question 13
The Benue Trough is a geological feature that runs through the center of Nigeria. What is the primary reason for the formation of this trough?
Correct A. Tectonic activity
B. Volcanic activity
C. Weathering and erosion
D. Sedimentation

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
The population of Nigeria is projected to reach 400 million by 2050. What is the primary factor driving this rapid population growth?
Correct A. High birth rates
B. Low death rates
C. Urbanization
D. Migration

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
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
Correct B. Soil erosion
C. Agricultural runoff
D. Urbanization

Correct Answer: B

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Question 16
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 Grassland

Correct Answer: D

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Question 17
The population density of a country is 50 people per square kilometer. If the total area of the country is 100,000 square kilometers, what is the total population of the country?
A. 2,500,000
Correct B. 5,000,000
C. 10,000,000
D. 20,000,000

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18
The diagram below shows the water cycle. What is the process labeled 'A'?
Correct A. Evaporation
B. Condensation
C. Precipitation
D. Runoff

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
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
Correct D. Mars

Correct Answer: D

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Question 20
The diagram below shows the map of a city. What is the name of the river that flows through the city?
A. Niger River
Correct B. Benue River
C. Kaduna River
D. Kano River

Correct Answer: B

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Question 21
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 physical weathering process?
Correct A. Freeze-thaw action
B. Chemical weathering
C. Biological weathering
D. Erosion

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
A map is a representation of the Earth's surface. What is the term for the process of creating a map?
Correct A. Cartography
B. Geography
C. Topography
D. Surveying

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
The population of a city is growing at a rate of 5% per annum. If the current population is 100,000, what will be the population after 2 years?
A. 121,000
B. 125,000
Correct C. 130,000
D. 135,000

Correct Answer: C

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Question 24
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. What is the term for the process that formed this valley?
Correct A. Erosion
B. Deposition
C. Weathering
D. Plate tectonics

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
The map below shows the distribution of population in a country. What is the term for the process that led to this distribution?
Correct A. Migration
B. Urbanization
C. Ruralization
D. Natural increase

Correct Answer: A

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