POST UTME ESUT 2021 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The process of soil formation involves the interaction of several factors, including climate, topography, and vegetation. Which of the following is NOT a primary factor in soil formation?
A. Gravity
B. Climate
C. Topography
D. Vegetation
Question 2
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT a result of the river's erosional activity?
A. Delta
B. Meander
C. Oxbow Lake
D. Waterfall
Question 3
A population of 1000 individuals is growing at a rate of 10% per annum. If the initial population is 1000, what will be the population after 5 years?
A. 1500
B. 2000
C. 2500
D. 3000
Question 4
Using the concept of isostasy, explain why the Himalayan mountain range is still rising despite the fact that the Indian plate has already collided with the Eurasian plate.
A. The Indian plate is still moving towards the Eurasian plate.
B. The Himalayan mountain range is still rising due to the process of orogenesis.
C. The weight of the Himalayan mountain range is still being compensated by the buoyancy of the mantle.
D. The Himalayan mountain range is still rising due to the process of erosion.
Question 5
A farmer in Nigeria wants to grow maize in a region with a mean annual rainfall of 800 mm. If the farmer wants to irrigate the crop, what is the minimum amount of water required to grow the crop?
A. 500 mm
B. 1000 mm
C. 1500 mm
D. 2000 mm
Question 6
The diagram below shows the distribution of environmental issues in Nigeria. Which of the following environmental issues is NOT a major problem in the Niger Delta region?
A. Oil Spill
B. Deforestation
C. Climate Change
D. Pollution
Question 7
What is the primary factor controlling the formation of the Benue Trough?
A. Tectonic activity
B. Volcanic eruptions
C. River sedimentation
D. Sea level changes
Question 8
A rock sample is collected from a location with a latitude of 20°N and a longitude of 80°E. If the rock sample is dated using the potassium-argon method, what is the approximate age of the rock sample in years?
A. 10,000 years
B. 50,000 years
C. 100,000 years
D. 500,000 years
Question 9
A river has a discharge of 100 m3/s and a velocity of 2 m/s. If the river is 10 m deep, what is the cross-sectional area of the river?
A. 50 m2
B. 100 m2
C. 200 m2
D. 500 m2
Question 10
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between population density and economic development in a region. What is the name of the economic development stage represented by the graph?
A. Primary
B. Secondary
C. Tertiary
D. Quaternary
Question 11
Determine the type of vegetation belt that exists in the region between 20° and 30° latitude north, given that the region experiences a mean annual temperature of 22°C and an annual rainfall of 800 mm.
A. Tropical Rainforest
B. Tropical Savanna
C. Temperate Grassland
D. Temperate Rainforest
Question 12
The diagram below shows the distribution of rocks in Nigeria. Which of the following rocks is NOT found in the Basement Complex?
A. Granite
B. Gneiss
C. Basalt
D. Sandstone
Question 13
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a mountain range. Which of the following landforms is NOT a result of the mountain-building process?
A. Mountain
B. Valley
C. Plateau
D. Waterfall
Question 14
A map shows a river flowing through a valley with a slope of 1:100. If the river flows for 100 km, what is the total change in elevation of the river?
A. 100 m
B. 500 m
C. 1000 m
D. 5000 m
Question 15
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between temperature and precipitation in a tropical region. What is the name of the climate zone represented by the graph?
A. Tropical Rainforest
B. Tropical Savanna
C. Desert
D. Temperate Grassland

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