POST UTME FUTA 2021 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
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 Rainforest

Correct Answer: D

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Question 2
A company is considering the construction of a new factory in a region with high levels of air pollution. Which of the following economic benefits is most likely to be associated with this decision?
A. Increased employment opportunities
B. Improved air quality
C. Higher production costs
Correct D. Increased economic growth

Correct Answer: D

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Question 3
The diagram below shows the process of plate tectonics. Which of the following statements is NOT true about the movement of the Earth's crust?
A. The Earth's crust is broken into several large plates
B. The plates are in constant motion
C. The plates can move apart, collide, or slide past each other
Correct D. The plates are fixed in place

Correct Answer: D

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Question 4
A city is experiencing a severe water shortage due to a prolonged drought. Which of the following strategies is most likely to be effective in conserving water?
Correct A. Implementing a water rationing system
B. Increasing water prices
C. Promoting water-saving technologies
D. Drilling new wells

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
The diagram below shows the structure of a river system. Which of the following statements is NOT true about the role of the river's tributaries?
A. Tributaries carry water from the surrounding landscape to the main river
B. Tributaries can be larger or smaller than the main river
C. Tributaries can merge with the main river or flow into it
Correct D. Tributaries are always smaller than the main river

Correct Answer: D

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Question 6
The concept of 'resource curse' in economic geography refers to the phenomenon where the abundance of a particular natural resource in a country leads to
A. economic growth and development
Correct B. political instability and conflict
C. environmental degradation and pollution
D. reduced economic diversification

Correct Answer: B

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Question 7
The Earth's atmosphere is composed of approximately 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, and 1% other gases. Which of the following is NOT a major component of the atmosphere?
Correct A. argon
B. oxygen
C. nitrogen
D. carbon dioxide

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
The process of plate tectonics involves the movement of the Earth's lithosphere, which is broken into several large plates that float on the more fluid asthenosphere. What is the primary driving force behind plate tectonics?
Correct A. convection currents in the asthenosphere
B. radioactive decay in the Earth's core
C. tides and ocean currents
D. atmospheric pressure and wind

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
The concept of 'sustainable development' in environmental management refers to the ability of a country to meet its current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Which of the following is a key principle of sustainable development?
A. the precautionary principle
B. the polluter pays principle
Correct C. the principle of intergenerational equity
D. the principle of environmental justice

Correct Answer: C

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Question 10
The Earth's climate system is influenced by a variety of factors, including the amount of solar energy that reaches the planet, the concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, and the distribution of land and sea. Which of the following is a key factor in determining the Earth's climate?
A. the amount of solar energy that reaches the planet
B. the concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere
C. the distribution of land and sea
Correct D. all of the above

Correct Answer: D

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Question 11
The diagram below represents a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following is a likely consequence of the formation of this valley?
Correct A. Increased sedimentation
B. Decreased water flow
C. Formation of a waterfall
D. Creation of a lake

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
A company is considering investing in a new project that will require an initial investment of ₦5,000,000 and will generate an annual profit of ₦2,500,000 for the next 5 years. What is the net present value of this project?
A. ₦10,000,000
Correct B. ₦12,000,000
C. ₦15,000,000
D. ₦18,000,000

Correct Answer: B

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Question 13
The diagram below represents a map of a region with different land uses. Which of the following is a likely consequence of the expansion of urban areas in this region?
A. Increased food production
B. Decreased water quality
Correct C. Increased air pollution
D. Decreased biodiversity

Correct Answer: C

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Question 14
A company is considering investing in a new project that will require an initial investment of ₦3,000,000 and will generate an annual profit of ₦1,500,000 for the next 10 years. What is the internal rate of return of this project?
A. 10%
Correct B. 12%
C. 15%
D. 18%

Correct Answer: B

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Question 15
The diagram below represents a cross-section of a soil profile. Which of the following is a likely consequence of the formation of this soil?
A. Increased fertility
B. Decreased permeability
C. Formation of a hardpan
Correct D. Creation of a soil horizon

Correct Answer: D

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Question 16
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Identify the type of landform development that occurred as a result of the river's erosional activity.
Correct A. Differential erosion
B. Gradual erosion
C. Abrupt erosion
D. No erosion

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
A rock sample has a density of 2.5 g/cm³ and a volume of 10 cm³. Calculate the mass of the rock sample.
A. 25 g
Correct B. 50 g
C. 75 g
D. 100 g

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18
The diagram below represents a simple harmonic motion. Identify the type of motion.
Correct A. Simple harmonic motion
B. Damped harmonic motion
C. Forced harmonic motion
D. No motion

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river delta. Identify the type of landform development that occurred as a result of the river's depositional activity.
A. Differential deposition
Correct B. Gradual deposition
C. Abrupt deposition
D. No deposition

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20
A population of 1000 individuals has a growth rate of 10% per year. Calculate the population after 5 years.
A. 1500
B. 2000
Correct C. 2500
D. 3000

Correct Answer: C

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Question 21
The diagram below shows the distribution of gold deposits in Nigeria. Which of the following states is NOT a major gold-producing state?
A. Osun
B. Oyo
C. Ekiti
Correct D. Kogi

Correct Answer: D

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Question 22
The diagram below shows the structure of a typical solar system. Which of the following planets is NOT a gas giant?
A. Jupiter
B. Saturn
C. Uranus
Correct D. Earth

Correct Answer: D

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Question 23
The diagram below shows the distribution of vegetation in Nigeria. Which of the following vegetation types is NOT found in the savanna region?
A. Savanna
B. Rainforest
C. Mangrove
Correct D. Desert

Correct Answer: D

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Question 24
The diagram below shows the structure of a typical ecosystem. Which of the following components is NOT a part of the ecosystem?
A. Producer
B. Consumer
C. Decomposer
Correct D. Commensal

Correct Answer: D

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Question 25
The diagram below shows the distribution of population in Nigeria. Which of the following states has the highest population density?
Correct A. Lagos
B. Kano
C. Kaduna
D. Abuja

Correct Answer: A

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