POST UTME FUTO 2020 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
A farmer in a rural area is experiencing soil erosion due to heavy rainfall. Which of the following methods can be used to prevent soil erosion?
A. Terracing
B. Contour Plowing
C. Crop Rotation
D. Monoculture
Question 2
The concept of 'carrying capacity' in population studies refers to the maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can sustainably support. Which of the following is a key factor that determines carrying capacity?
A. Availability of food resources
B. Predation pressure
C. Disease prevalence
D. Climate variability
Question 3
A company is planning to build a new factory in a rural area. Which of the following environmental impact assessments should be conducted before the construction begins?
A. Air Quality Assessment
B. Water Quality Assessment
C. Soil Quality Assessment
D. All of the above
Question 4
The Niger Delta is a region of high sedimentation due to the confluence of several rivers. What is the primary effect of this sedimentation on the surrounding environment?
A. Increased water quality
B. Decreased water quality
C. No effect on water quality
D. Increased land erosion
Question 5
A diagram of the rock cycle shows a process of metamorphism involving the transformation of shale into slate. What is the primary factor responsible for this transformation?
A. High pressure and temperature
B. Low pressure and temperature
C. The presence of water
D. The influence of tectonic forces
Question 6
The diagram below shows the distribution of vegetation in Nigeria. Which of the following regions is characterized by a tropical rainforest?
A. The Niger Delta
B. The Cross River Valley
C. The Jos Plateau
D. The Adamawa Plateau
Question 7
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river. Which of the following is a characteristic of the river's meandering behavior?
A. The river's width increases downstream
B. The river's depth decreases upstream
C. The river's meanders are more pronounced in the middle reaches
D. The river's flow rate is faster in the bends
Question 8
A population of 100,000 people is growing at a rate of 2% per annum. What is the population after 5 years?
A. 110,000
B. 120,000
C. 130,000
D. 140,000
Question 9
A map shows a region with a high concentration of vegetation. What is the most likely reason for this high concentration of vegetation?
A. High rainfall
B. Warm temperatures
C. Adequate soil moisture
D. All of the above
Question 10
The Earth's atmosphere is composed of several layers. Which of the following layers is responsible for absorbing ultraviolet radiation?
A. Troposphere
B. Stratosphere
C. Mesosphere
D. Thermosphere
Question 11
A map of the Niger Delta region shows a network of distributaries and distributary channels. What is the primary function of these channels?
A. To transport sediment to the ocean
B. To distribute freshwater throughout the delta
C. To facilitate navigation and trade
D. To regulate the water level of the delta
Question 12
The Earth's rotation causes the apparent shift of the position of celestial bodies in the sky due to a phenomenon known as
A. Precession
B. Nutation
C. Aberration
D. Refraction
Question 13
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a mountain range. Which of the following is a characteristic of the mountain's orographic effect?
A. The rainfall increases with elevation
B. The rainfall decreases with elevation
C. The rainfall remains constant with elevation
D. The rainfall is unaffected by elevation
Question 14
A soil profile consists of a layer of clay, followed by a layer of sand. Which of the following processes is most likely responsible for the formation of this soil profile?
A. Weathering and erosion
B. Deposition and sedimentation
C. Leaching and percolation
D. Biological activity
Question 15
A diagram of the Earth's climate zones shows a distinct belt of high pressure and low precipitation in the subtropics. What is the primary factor responsible for this belt?
A. The Coriolis force
B. The Hadley circulation
C. The trade winds
D. The westerlies

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