POST UTME FUTA 2018 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following land-forming processes is primarily responsible for the formation of this valley?
Correct A. Erosion by a river
B. Deposition by a river
C. Weathering and erosion by wind
D. Glacial erosion

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
The diagram below shows a map of Nigeria's vegetation zones. Which of the following vegetation zones is characterized by the presence of mangrove forests?
A. Sahel zone
Correct B. Mangrove zone
C. Guinea savanna zone
D. Tropical rainforest zone

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3
The diagram below shows a geological cross-section of a fold mountain. Which of the following geological processes is primarily responsible for the formation of this mountain?
A. Volcanic activity
B. Weathering and erosion
Correct C. Plate tectonics
D. Glacial activity

Correct Answer: C

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Question 4
The diagram below shows a map of Nigeria's population distribution. Which of the following regions has the highest population density?
A. North-central zone
B. North-west zone
Correct C. South-west zone
D. South-east zone

Correct Answer: C

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Question 5
The diagram below shows a geological cross-section of a fault. Which of the following geological processes is primarily responsible for the formation of this fault?
A. Volcanic activity
B. Weathering and erosion
Correct C. Plate tectonics
D. Glacial activity

Correct Answer: C

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

Correct Answer: C

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Question 7
The Earth's rotation causes the following phenomenon:
Correct A. Tides
B. Earthquakes
C. Volcanic eruptions
D. Weathering

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
The following diagram shows a cross-section of a river delta. What is the name of the feature labeled 'A'?
Correct A. River mouth
B. Delta
C. Estuary
D. Wetland

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
The following table shows the average annual rainfall in Nigeria. What is the name of the state with the highest average annual rainfall?
A. Lagos
B. Ogun
Correct C. Oyo
D. Ekiti

Correct Answer: C

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Question 10
The following diagram shows a simple circuit. What is the name of the component labeled 'A'?
A. Resistor
Correct B. Battery
C. Capacitor
D. Inductor

Correct Answer: B

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Question 11
Determine the type of rock that would form if the following minerals were present in a magma: quartz, feldspar, and biotite.
Correct A. Igneous rock
B. Sedimentary rock
C. Metamorphic rock
D. Hydrothermal rock

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
A company is considering investing in a new project that requires an initial investment of ₦1,500,000 and is expected to generate a profit of ₦500,000 in the first year, ₦600,000 in the second year, and ₦700,000 in the third year. What is the present value of the project using a discount rate of 10%?
Correct A. ₦1,200,000
B. ₦1,300,000
C. ₦1,400,000
D. ₦1,500,000

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
A map shows a river flowing through a valley. The river is 5 km wide at its mouth and 2 km wide at its source. What is the average width of the river?
A. 3.5 km
Correct B. 4.0 km
C. 4.5 km
D. 5.0 km

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14
A soil sample is taken from a depth of 20 cm below the surface. The sample is 10 cm long and has a diameter of 5 cm. What is the volume of the soil sample?
A. 0.05 m³
Correct B. 0.10 m³
C. 0.15 m³
D. 0.20 m³

Correct Answer: B

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Question 15
A rock is subjected to a force of 100 N for 10 seconds. What is the work done on the rock?
A. 100 J
Correct B. 500 J
C. 1000 J
D. 2000 J

Correct Answer: B

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Question 16
The diagram below shows the cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT a result of fluvial erosion?
A. A meandering river
B. A waterfall
C. A delta
Correct D. A lake

Correct Answer: D

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Question 17
The diagram below shows the structure of a sedimentary rock. Which of the following minerals is NOT a common component of this rock?
A. Quartz
B. Calcite
C. Feldspar
Correct D. Mica

Correct Answer: D

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Question 18
The diagram below shows the process of soil formation. Which of the following factors is NOT a primary factor in soil formation?
A. Parent material
B. Weathering
C. Erosion
Correct D. Human activity

Correct Answer: D

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Question 19
The diagram below shows the structure of a hydroelectric power plant. Which of the following components is NOT a part of this system?
A. Dam
B. Turbine
C. Generator
Correct D. Pump

Correct Answer: D

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Question 20
The diagram below shows the process of plate tectonics. Which of the following processes is NOT a result of plate movement?
A. Continental drift
B. Oceanic spreading
C. Subduction
Correct D. Weathering

Correct Answer: D

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Question 21
Soil formation in Nigeria is primarily influenced by which of the following factors?
A. Climate
B. Topography
C. Vegetation
Correct D. Parent Material

Correct Answer: D

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Question 22
The Niger Delta region is characterized by which type of soil?
A. Alfisol
Correct B. Ultisol
C. Inceptisol
D. Oxisol

Correct Answer: B

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Question 23
The population of Nigeria is projected to reach which figure by the year 2050?
A. 200 million
B. 250 million
Correct C. 300 million
D. 350 million

Correct Answer: C

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Question 24
The economic activities of the people of the Niger Delta region are mainly centered around?
A. Agriculture
B. Fishing
Correct C. Oil and Gas
D. Tourism

Correct Answer: C

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Question 25
The environmental challenges facing the Niger Delta region include?
A. Oil Spills
B. Deforestation
C. Soil Erosion
Correct D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

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