POST UTME ESUT 2025 Geography | Objective

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Question 1 View Details
A river's discharge is affected by its slope, which is influenced by the following factors: A) Elevation, B) Channel roughness, C) Water density, D) All of the above.
A. Elevation
B. Channel roughness
C. Water density
Correct D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

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Question 2 View Details
A soil profile consists of the following horizons: A) O, B) A, C) B, D) C. Which of the following is the correct order of these horizons from top to bottom?
Correct A. O, A, B, C
B. A, O, B, C
C. B, A, O, C
D. C, B, A, O

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3 View Details
A landscape is formed by the interaction of the following processes: A) Weathering, B) Erosion, C) Deposition, D) All of the above.
A. Weathering
B. Erosion
C. Deposition
Correct D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

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Question 4 View Details
A river's meandering is influenced by the following factors: A) Channel width, B) Channel depth, C) Water velocity, D) All of the above.
A. Channel width
B. Channel depth
C. Water velocity
Correct D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

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Question 5 View Details
A soil's texture is influenced by the following factors: A) Particle size, B) Particle shape, C) Organic matter content, D) All of the above.
A. Particle size
B. Particle shape
C. Organic matter content
Correct D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

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Question 6 View Details
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 View Details
A diagram of the Niger Delta region of Nigeria is shown below. Which of the following is a major economic activity in this region?
A. Agriculture
B. Fishing
Correct C. Oil and gas production
D. Tourism

Correct Answer: C

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Question 8 View Details
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following is a characteristic of the river's floodplain?
Correct A. It is a flat area of land adjacent to the river
B. It is a steep slope leading to the river
C. It is a narrow channel of water
D. It is a lake or reservoir

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9 View Details
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between temperature and precipitation in Nigeria. Which of the following is a characteristic of the country's climate?
A. It has a high temperature and low precipitation
B. It has a low temperature and high precipitation
C. It has a moderate temperature and moderate precipitation
Correct D. It has a high temperature and high precipitation

Correct Answer: D

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Question 10 View Details
The diagram below shows a map of the Niger River Basin. Which of the following is a major economic activity in this region?
Correct A. Agriculture
B. Fishing
C. Oil and gas production
D. Tourism

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11 View Details
What is the primary mechanism by which the Earth's atmosphere retains heat from the Sun?
Correct A. Greenhouse effect
B. Ozone layer
C. Atmospheric pressure
D. Solar radiation

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12 View Details
A map projection is a way of representing the Earth's surface on a flat surface. Which of the following map projections is known for preserving angles and shapes?
A. Mercator projection
Correct B. Gall-Peters projection
C. Robinson projection
D. Azimuthal equidistant projection

Correct Answer: B

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Question 13 View Details
What is the process by which the Earth's crust is broken down into smaller fragments, resulting in the formation of new landforms?
Correct A. Weathering
B. Erosion
C. Plate tectonics
D. Glaciation

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14 View Details
Which of the following is a characteristic of the tropical savanna climate?
A. High levels of rainfall throughout the year
B. Low levels of rainfall throughout the year
Correct C. A distinct wet and dry season
D. A uniform temperature throughout the year

Correct Answer: C

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Question 15 View Details
What is the term for the movement of people from rural areas to urban areas?
Correct A. Urbanization
B. Ruralization
C. Migration
D. Counterurbanization

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16 View Details
The process of soil formation through the weathering of rocks is an example of a _______ process.
A. mechanical
Correct B. chemical
C. biological
D. physical

Correct Answer: B

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Question 17 View Details
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. 110,000
B. 105,000
Correct C. 115,000
D. 120,000

Correct Answer: C

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Question 18 View Details
A river flows through a valley and forms a meander. What is the process called when the river erodes the outer bank of the meander?
A. meandering
B. erosion
Correct C. cutting
D. abrasion

Correct Answer: C

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Question 19 View Details
A company is planning to build a new factory in a rural area. What type of industry is this an example of?
A. primary
B. secondary
Correct C. tertiary
D. quaternary

Correct Answer: C

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Question 20 View Details
A farmer is using a new type of fertilizer that contains nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. What is the type of fertilizer?
Correct A. NPK
B. urea
C. ammonium nitrate
D. potassium chloride

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21 View Details
The Benue Trough is a major geological feature in Nigeria. What is the primary reason for its formation?
A. Tectonic activity
B. Volcanic activity
C. Weathering and erosion
Correct D. Plate tectonics

Correct Answer: D

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Question 22 View Details
What is the primary function of the Hadley cell in the Earth's atmosphere?
A. To distribute heat around the globe
B. To create high and low-pressure systems
Correct C. To drive global wind patterns
D. To regulate Earth's temperature

Correct Answer: C

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Question 23 View Details
What is the primary cause of soil erosion in Nigeria?
Correct A. Deforestation
B. Overgrazing
C. Climate change
D. Urbanization

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24 View Details
What is the primary function of the root system in plants?
Correct A. To absorb water and nutrients
B. To produce food through photosynthesis
C. To support the plant's structure
D. To regulate the plant's temperature

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25 View Details
What is the primary cause of the formation of the Niger Delta?
A. Tectonic activity
B. Volcanic activity
C. Weathering and erosion
Correct D. Deposition of sediment

Correct Answer: D

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