POST UTME IGBINEDION UNIVERSITY 2024 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
What is the term for the process by which the Earth's surface is shaped by the movement of ice?
A. Glaciation
B. Erosion
C. Deposition
D. Weathering
Question 2
A climate graph is shown below. Identify the type of climate that is represented by the graph.
A. Tropical
B. Desert
C. Temperate
D. Polar
Question 3
A map scale is given as 1:50,000. If the distance between two points on the map is 5 cm, what is the actual distance between the two points in meters?
A. 250 m
B. 2.5 km
C. 25,000 m
D. 250,000 m
Question 4
What is the primary factor that determines the type of landform that a region experiences?
A. Tectonic activity
B. Weathering
C. Erosion
D. Deposition
Question 5
What is the term for the movement of water from the ground to the atmosphere through plants?
A. Transpiration
B. Evaporation
C. Infiltration
D. Percolation
Question 6
What is the term for the movement of water from the atmosphere to the ground?
A. Precipitation
B. Runoff
C. Infiltration
D. Evaporation
Question 7
In the context of soil formation, what is the primary role of the B horizon?
A. Accumulation of organic matter
B. Leaching of minerals and salts
C. Eluviation and illuviation processes
D. Weathering and erosion of rocks
Question 8
The Earth's atmosphere is composed of several layers, including the troposphere and the stratosphere. What is the primary difference between these two layers?
A. The troposphere is the layer closest to the Earth's surface, while the stratosphere is the layer above the troposphere.
B. The troposphere is the layer above the stratosphere, while the stratosphere is the layer closest to the Earth's surface.
C. The troposphere is the layer where most of the Earth's weather occurs, while the stratosphere is the layer where the ozone layer is located.
D. The troposphere is the layer where the ozone layer is located, while the stratosphere is the layer where most of the Earth's weather occurs.
Question 9
What is the process by which the Earth's plates move apart, resulting in the creation of new oceanic crust?
A. Continental drift
B. Plate convergence
C. Seafloor spreading
D. Subduction
Question 10
The Earth's climate is influenced by several factors, including the amount of solar energy it receives. What is the primary factor that determines the amount of solar energy the Earth receives?
A. The distance between the Earth and the Sun
B. The tilt of the Earth's axis
C. The amount of atmospheric gases
D. The Earth's rotation rate
Question 11
What is the term for the process by which the Earth's surface is shaped by the movement of wind?
A. Erosion
B. Deposition
C. Weathering
D. Glaciation
Question 12
A diagram of a soil profile is shown below. Identify the type of soil that is represented by the diagram.
A. Clay
B. Silt
C. Sand
D. Loam
Question 13
The concept of 'sustainable development' is central to environmental management. What is the primary goal of sustainable development?
A. To maximize economic growth and profit
B. To minimize environmental degradation and pollution
C. To balance economic, social, and environmental needs
D. To prioritize human health and well-being
Question 14
What is the primary factor that determines the type of economic activity that a region experiences?
A. Natural resources
B. Climate
C. Topography
D. Distance from the ocean
Question 15
What is the term for the process by which the Earth's surface is shaped by the movement of ice?
A. Glaciation
B. Erosion
C. Deposition
D. Weathering

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