POST UTME IMS U 2021 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
In a perfectly competitive market, what is the relationship between the supply curve and the marginal cost curve?
A. The supply curve is a horizontal line above the marginal cost curve.
B. The supply curve is a horizontal line below the marginal cost curve.
Correct C. The supply curve is a downward-sloping curve that intersects the marginal cost curve at the equilibrium price.
D. The supply curve is a horizontal line that intersects the marginal cost curve at the equilibrium quantity.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 2
A company is considering investing in a new project with the following cash flows: Year 1: -100,000, Year 2: 50,000, Year 3: 75,000, Year 4: 100,000. What is the net present value (NPV) of the project if the discount rate is 10%?
A. 10,000
Correct B. 20,000
C. 30,000
D. 40,000

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3
A firm is producing a good with the following production function: Q = 2L^0.5 * K^0.5, where Q is the quantity produced, L is the labor input, and K is the capital input. If the firm is currently producing 100 units of output with 4 units of labor and 9 units of capital, what is the marginal product of labor?
A. 5
Correct B. 10
C. 15
D. 20

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4
A city is experiencing a drought, and the local government is considering implementing water conservation measures. Which of the following is a benefit of water conservation?
A. Reduced water bills for households
B. Increased water availability for agriculture
C. Improved water quality
Correct D. Reduced risk of water-borne diseases

Correct Answer: D

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Question 5
A company is considering investing in a new project with the following cash flows: Year 1: -100,000, Year 2: 50,000, Year 3: 75,000, Year 4: 100,000. What is the internal rate of return (IRR) of the project?
A. 10%
Correct B. 12%
C. 15%
D. 18%

Correct Answer: B

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Question 6
The Earth's rotation causes the Coriolis effect, which in turn influences the formation of weather patterns. What is the primary mechanism by which the Coriolis effect affects global weather?
Correct A. Deflection of winds and ocean currents
B. Formation of high and low-pressure systems
C. Precipitation patterns and climate zones
D. Global temperature gradients

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
The process of soil formation involves the interaction of several factors, including climate, topography, and vegetation. Which of the following is NOT a primary factor in soil formation?
A. Climate
B. Topography
C. Vegetation
Correct D. Gravity

Correct Answer: D

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Question 8
The Niger Delta is a region of significant economic importance in Nigeria, with major industries including oil and gas production, agriculture, and fishing. What is the primary reason for the high level of economic activity in the Niger Delta?
Correct A. Abundant natural resources
B. Strategic location for trade and commerce
C. Government investment and infrastructure
D. Climate and geography

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
The Benue Trough is a major geological feature in Nigeria, characterized by a series of faults and folds. What is the primary cause of the Benue Trough?
Correct A. Tectonic activity
B. Volcanic activity
C. Weathering and erosion
D. Glacial activity

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
The Ogun River is a major watercourse in Nigeria, flowing through the southwestern part of the country. What is the primary source of the Ogun River?
A. Lake Kainji
B. River Niger
C. River Benue
Correct D. Source in the Yoruba Plateau

Correct Answer: D

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Question 11
A map projection that preserves angles and shapes is known as a
Correct A. Conformal projection
B. Azimuthal projection
C. Gnomonic projection
D. Orthographic projection

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
The process of soil formation from the weathering of rocks is known as
A. Erosion
B. Deposition
C. Weathering
Correct D. Pedogenesis

Correct Answer: D

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Question 13
A diagram of the water cycle is shown below. Which of the following processes is NOT part of the water cycle?
A. Evaporation
B. Condensation
C. Runoff
Correct D. Photosynthesis

Correct Answer: D

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Question 14
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river. Which of the following features is NOT typically found in a river?
A. Meander
B. Delta
Correct C. Oxygen
D. Waterfall

Correct Answer: C

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Question 15
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between temperature and altitude. Which of the following conclusions can be drawn from the graph?
Correct A. As altitude increases, temperature decreases.
B. As altitude increases, temperature increases.
C. Temperature remains constant with altitude.
D. Altitude remains constant with temperature.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
The process of weathering that involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller fragments due to the expansion and contraction of water within the rock's pores is known as:
A. Mechanical weathering
Correct B. Chemical weathering
C. Physical weathering
D. Biological weathering

Correct Answer: B

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Question 17
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT a result of the river's erosive action?
A. Meandering river
B. Oxbow lake
C. Delta
Correct D. Waterfall

Correct Answer: D

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Question 18
The diagram below shows a map of Nigeria's vegetation zones. Which of the following vegetation zones is NOT found in the country?
A. Savanna
B. Tropical forest
C. Desert
Correct D. Temperate grassland

Correct Answer: D

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Question 19
The process of soil formation that involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller fragments due to the action of living organisms is known as:
A. Weathering
B. Erosion
C. Deposition
Correct D. Biological weathering

Correct Answer: D

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Question 20
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a delta. Which of the following landforms is NOT a result of the river's depositional action?
A. Meandering river
B. Oxbow lake
C. Delta
Correct D. Waterfall

Correct Answer: D

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Question 21
The process of soil formation that involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller fragments due to the action of wind is known as:
A. Weathering
B. Erosion
C. Deposition
Correct D. Abrasion

Correct Answer: D

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Question 22
The diagram below shows a map of Nigeria's climate zones. Which of the following climate zones is NOT found in the country?
A. Tropical
B. Desert
C. Temperate
Correct D. Continental

Correct Answer: D

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Question 23
The process of soil formation that involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller fragments due to the action of ice is known as:
A. Weathering
B. Erosion
C. Deposition
Correct D. Glacial weathering

Correct Answer: D

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Question 24
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is a result of the river's erosive action?
Question 25
The concept of 'ecumene' in human geography refers to the habitable regions of the Earth where humans live. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the ecumene?
A. It is the region where humans live in close proximity to the equator.
Correct B. It is the region where humans live in close proximity to the poles.
C. It is the region where humans live in close proximity to the ocean.
D. It is the region where humans live in close proximity to the desert.

Correct Answer: B

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