POST UTME IMS U 2017 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The diagram below represents the global distribution of vegetation belts. Which of the following vegetation belts is characterized by the presence of tropical rainforests?
Correct A. Tropical Rainforest
B. Temperate Rainforest
C. Temperate Deciduous Forest
D. Boreal Forest

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
The diagram below represents the population pyramid of a country. What is the implication of the shape of the pyramid on the country's population growth?
A. The country's population is likely to decline in the near future.
Correct B. The country's population is likely to grow rapidly in the near future.
C. The country's population is likely to remain stable in the near future.
D. The country's population is likely to experience a decline in the near future due to a low birth rate.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3
The diagram below represents the process of plate tectonics. What is the result of the collision between two continental plates?
Correct A. The formation of a mountain range.
B. The creation of a rift valley.
C. The formation of a volcanic arc.
D. The creation of a sea floor spreading center.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
The diagram below represents the global distribution of population density. What is the implication of the high population density in the diagram on the country's economic development?
Correct A. The country's economic development is likely to be hindered by the high population density.
B. The country's economic development is likely to be accelerated by the high population density.
C. The country's economic development is likely to remain unaffected by the high population density.
D. The country's economic development is likely to be negatively impacted by the high population density due to increased competition for resources.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
The diagram below represents the process of weathering. What is the result of the chemical weathering of rocks?
A. The formation of a new rock type.
B. The creation of a new mineral.
Correct C. The breakdown of the rock into smaller particles.
D. The formation of a new soil type.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 6
The process of soil formation involves the interaction of several factors, including climate, topography, and vegetation. Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences soil formation?
Correct A. Geological history
B. Climate
C. Topography
D. Vegetation

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
A map scale is a ratio of the distance on the map to the corresponding distance on the ground. If a map scale is 1:50,000, what is the distance on the map that corresponds to 1 kilometer on the ground?
A. 20 meters
B. 200 meters
Correct C. 2 kilometers
D. 20 kilometers

Correct Answer: C

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Question 8
The Earth's atmosphere is composed of several layers, including the troposphere, stratosphere, and mesosphere. Which of the following is a characteristic of the stratosphere?
A. It is the layer where weather occurs
Correct B. It is the layer where the ozone layer is located
C. It is the layer where the temperature increases with altitude
D. It is the layer where the atmosphere ends

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9
The process of plate tectonics involves the movement of the Earth's lithosphere. Which of the following is a type of plate boundary?
A. Divergent boundary
B. Convergent boundary
C. Transform boundary
Correct D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

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Question 10
A diagram of the Earth's solar system is shown below. What is the name of the planet that is indicated by the arrow?
A. Mercury
B. Venus
Correct C. Earth
D. Mars

Correct Answer: C

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Question 11
Determine the type of vegetation belt found in the region between 20° and 30° latitude north of the equator, given the prevailing climate conditions.
A. Tropical Rainforest
Correct B. Tropical Savanna
C. Temperate Grassland
D. Desert

Correct Answer: B

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Question 12
A company is considering investing in a new industry in a region with an abundance of coal reserves. Which of the following economic factors would most likely influence the company's decision?
A. Availability of skilled labor
B. Proximity to transportation infrastructure
Correct C. Cost of raw materials
D. Government incentives

Correct Answer: C

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Question 13
A diagram of the Earth's solar system is shown below. What is the approximate distance between the Earth and the Sun?
Correct A. 149.6 million km
B. 1.496 billion km
C. 149.6 billion km
D. 1.496 trillion km

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
A diagram of a river system is shown below. What is the primary process responsible for the formation of the meanders?
Correct A. Erosion
B. Deposition
C. Tectonic activity
D. Weathering

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
A map of a region is shown below. What is the approximate scale of the map?
A. 1:10,000
Correct B. 1:50,000
C. 1:100,000
D. 1:500,000

Correct Answer: B

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Question 16
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 influences carrying capacity?
Correct A. Availability of food resources
B. Predation pressure
C. Disease prevalence
D. Climate variability

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
A map projection is a way of representing the Earth's surface on a flat surface. Which of the following map projections is known for preserving angles and shapes?
A. Mercator projection
Correct B. Gall-Peters projection
C. Robinson projection
D. Azimuthal equidistant projection

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18
The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is characterized by a complex network of rivers and wetlands. What is the primary reason for the high level of sedimentation in this region?
A. High rainfall intensity
B. Poor land use practices
Correct C. Geological structure of the region
D. Human activities such as deforestation and agriculture

Correct Answer: C

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Question 19
The concept of 'sustainable development' is central to environmental management. Which of the following is a key principle of sustainable development?
Correct A. Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
B. Prioritizing economic growth over environmental protection
C. Using technology to solve environmental problems
D. Reducing poverty and inequality

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20
The Earth's atmosphere is composed of several layers. Which of the following layers is responsible for absorbing most of the sun's ultraviolet radiation?
A. Troposphere
Correct B. Stratosphere
C. Mesosphere
D. Thermosphere

Correct Answer: B

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Question 21
What is the primary mechanism by which the Earth's atmosphere retains heat from the Sun?
Correct A. Greenhouse effect
B. Ozone layer
C. Atmospheric pressure
D. Solar radiation

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
Which of the following is NOT a type of economic activity?
A. Agriculture
B. Manufacturing
C. Services
Correct D. Geological formation

Correct Answer: D

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Question 23
What is the term for the movement of tectonic plates that results in the creation of mountains?
A. Continental drift
Correct B. Plate convergence
C. Plate divergence
D. Plate subduction

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24
What is the primary source of freshwater in Nigeria?
A. Rivers
B. Lakes
C. Wetlands
Correct D. Groundwater

Correct Answer: D

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Question 25
What is the term for the process by which the Earth's crust is broken down into smaller particles?
Correct A. Weathering
B. Erosion
C. Deposition
D. Plate tectonics

Correct Answer: A

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