POST UTME IGBINEDION UNIVERSITY 2023 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The diagram below shows the distribution of vegetation belts in Nigeria. Which of the following vegetation belts is NOT found in the savanna region?
A. Tropical Rainforest
B. Sahel
C. Guinea
Correct D. Mangrove

Correct Answer: D

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Question 2
The equation of a circle is given by ( x^2 + y^2 = 16 ). What is the radius of the circle?
Correct A. 4
B. 8
C. 16
D. 32

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
The diagram below shows the internal land-forming processes in Nigeria. Which of the following processes is responsible for the formation of the Jos Plateau?
Correct A. Volcanic Activity
B. Weathering
C. Erosion
D. Tectonic Activity

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
The Earth's atmosphere is composed of approximately 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, and 1% other gases. What is the percentage of oxygen in the atmosphere?
A. 10%
B. 20%
Correct C. 21%
D. 30%

Correct Answer: C

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Question 5
The diagram below shows the economic activities in Nigeria. Which of the following economic activities is NOT a major contributor to the country's GDP?
A. Manufacturing
B. Agriculture
C. Mining
Correct D. Construction

Correct Answer: D

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Question 6
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. What is the likely effect of the river's meandering on the surrounding landscape?
A. The surrounding landscape will become more rugged.
Correct B. The surrounding landscape will become more fertile.
C. The surrounding landscape will remain unchanged.
D. The surrounding landscape will become more eroded.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 7
A population of 100,000 people is growing at a rate of 5% per annum. If the population is currently distributed evenly across a 10 km x 10 km area, what is the population density in people per square kilometer?
A. 100 people/km^2
Correct B. 500 people/km^2
C. 1000 people/km^2
D. 5000 people/km^2

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8
A farmer is considering planting a crop of maize in a region with a mean annual rainfall of 600 mm. If the crop requires a minimum of 400 mm of rainfall to grow, what is the probability that the crop will fail?
A. 0%
B. 10%
C. 20%
Correct D. 30%

Correct Answer: D

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Question 9
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a mountain range. What is the likely effect of the mountain range on the local climate?
A. The local climate will become more humid.
B. The local climate will become more arid.
C. The local climate will remain unchanged.
Correct D. The local climate will become more extreme.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 10
A population of 50,000 people is distributed evenly across a 5 km x 5 km area. If the population is growing at a rate of 10% per annum, what is the population density in people per square kilometer after 5 years?
A. 100 people/km^2
B. 500 people/km^2
Correct C. 1000 people/km^2
D. 5000 people/km^2

Correct Answer: C

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Question 11
What is the primary factor controlling the formation of soil in Nigeria?
Correct A. Parent material
B. Climate
C. Topography
D. Vegetation

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
A map of Nigeria is shown below. Identify the location of the Benue Trough.
Correct A. North-central Nigeria
B. North-eastern Nigeria
C. South-western Nigeria
D. South-eastern Nigeria

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
What is the process by which the Earth's surface is worn away by natural forces?
A. Weathering
Correct B. Erosion
C. Deposition
D. Plate tectonics

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14
A diagram of the solar system is shown below. Identify the planet with the largest diameter.
A. Mercury
B. Venus
C. Earth
Correct D. Jupiter

Correct Answer: D

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Question 15
What is the term for the movement of the Earth's crust that results in the creation of mountains?
A. Weathering
B. Erosion
Correct C. Plate tectonics
D. Deposition

Correct Answer: C

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Question 16
The Earth's magnetic field is generated by the movement of molten iron in its outer core. What is the primary process responsible for this movement?
Correct A. Thermal convection
B. Electromagnetic induction
C. Gravitational convection
D. Mechanical convection

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
A population of 1000 individuals is growing at a rate of 5% per annum. What is the population after 5 years?
A. 1625
B. 1500
Correct C. 1750
D. 2000

Correct Answer: C

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Question 18
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river delta. What is the primary process responsible for the formation of the delta?
A. Tectonic uplift
B. River erosion
C. Sea level rise
Correct D. Sediment deposition

Correct Answer: D

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Question 19
A company is considering investing in a new project with a net present value (NPV) of ₦100,000 and a cost of ₦120,000. What is the decision-maker's choice?
A. Accept the project
Correct B. Reject the project
C. Investigate further
D. Negotiate with stakeholders

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20
The diagram below shows a map of Nigeria's population distribution. What is the primary region with the highest population density?
A. North-Central
Correct B. South-West
C. North-East
D. South-East

Correct Answer: B

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Question 21
The process of weathering that involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller fragments due to the expansion and contraction of ice crystals is known as:
A. Mechanical weathering
B. Chemical weathering
Correct C. Freeze-thaw weathering
D. Abrasion

Correct Answer: C

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Question 22
The diagram below shows the Earth's orbit around the Sun. Which of the following is a consequence of the Earth's elliptical orbit?
Correct A. The Earth experiences more extreme seasons
B. The Earth's axis is tilted at an angle of 23.5°
C. The Earth's orbit is perfectly circular
D. The Earth's rotation is slower than its orbit

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river delta. Which of the following is a characteristic of a river delta?
Correct A. A river delta is formed by the deposition of sediment at the mouth of a river
B. A river delta is a type of coastal landform
C. A river delta is formed by the erosion of a coastline
D. A river delta is a type of mountain range

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24
The diagram below shows a graph of atmospheric pressure versus altitude. Which of the following is a characteristic of atmospheric pressure?
Correct A. Atmospheric pressure decreases with increasing altitude
B. Atmospheric pressure remains constant with increasing altitude
C. Atmospheric pressure increases with increasing altitude
D. Atmospheric pressure is independent of altitude

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a glacier. Which of the following is a characteristic of a glacier?
A. A glacier is a type of river
B. A glacier is a type of coastal landform
C. A glacier is a type of mountain range
Correct D. A glacier is a large, slow-moving river of ice and snow

Correct Answer: D

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