POST UTME IMS U 2022 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The diagram below represents a cross-section of a river delta. Which of the following is a characteristic of the deltaic deposits?
A. Highly permeable
Correct B. Highly impermeable
C. Moderately permeable
D. Moderately impermeable

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2
The diagram below represents a graph of population growth. What is the name of the stage where the population growth rate begins to slow down?
A. Exponential growth
Correct B. Logistic growth
C. Stationary growth
D. Declining growth

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3
The diagram below represents a map of Nigeria. Which of the following is a characteristic of the Niger Delta region?
Correct A. Highly fertile
B. Highly infertile
C. Moderately fertile
D. Moderately infertile

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
The diagram below represents a graph of climate change. What is the name of the process where the Earth's atmosphere traps heat from the sun?
Correct A. Greenhouse effect
B. Ozone depletion
C. Climate change
D. Global warming

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
The diagram below represents a map of the Niger River. Which of the following is a characteristic of the river's course?
Correct A. Meandering
B. Straight
C. Winding
D. Tortuous

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
The process of weathering that involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller fragments through the action of ice is known as:
A. Mechanical weathering
B. Chemical weathering
Correct C. Physical weathering
D. Biological weathering

Correct Answer: C

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Question 7
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT typically found in this type of valley?
A. Meandering
B. River
C. Valley
Correct D. Oxygen

Correct Answer: D

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Question 8
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between the price of a commodity and the quantity demanded. What is the slope of the demand curve?
A. -2
Correct B. -1
C. 1
D. 2

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a delta. Which of the following landforms is NOT typically found in this type of delta?
A. Delta
B. River
C. Meandering
Correct D. Oxygen

Correct Answer: D

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Question 10
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between the population of a city and the time. What is the rate of change of the population?
A. 10
Correct B. 20
C. 30
D. 40

Correct Answer: B

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Question 11
The process of soil formation through the weathering of rocks is known as _______.
A. Erosion
B. Weathering
C. Soilification
Correct D. Pedogenesis

Correct Answer: D

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Question 12
The diagram below shows the process of plate tectonics. Which of the following is a result of this process?
A. Volcanic eruptions
B. Earthquakes
Correct C. Mountain building
D. Weathering

Correct Answer: C

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Question 13
The diagram below shows a cross-section of the Earth's atmosphere. 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 14
The diagram below shows a simple economic model. Which of the following is a consequence of an increase in the money supply?
A. Decrease in interest rates
Correct B. Increase in inflation
C. Decrease in unemployment
D. Increase in economic growth

Correct Answer: B

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Question 15
The diagram below shows a simple geological process. Which of the following is a result of this process?
A. Volcanic eruptions
Correct B. Earthquakes
C. Mountain building
D. Weathering

Correct Answer: B

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Question 16
The concept of 'tropical savanna climate' is characterized by a distinct wet and dry season. Which of the following regions is NOT known for this type of climate?
A. The Sahel region of Africa
B. The savannas of northern Australia
C. The grasslands of southern Africa
Correct D. The tropical rainforests of South America

Correct Answer: D

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Question 17
The Earth's rotation causes the Coriolis effect, which in turn influences global wind patterns. What is the primary reason for the formation of high-pressure systems near the equator?
Correct A. The sinking of warm air
B. The rising of cool air
C. The rotation of the Earth
D. The movement of the jet stream

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
The concept of 'urban sprawl' refers to the uncontrolled growth of cities. Which of the following is a characteristic of urban sprawl?
A. High population density
Correct B. Low population density
C. Mixed land use
D. Single-family homes

Correct Answer: B

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Question 19
The concept of 'sustainable development' refers to the ability of a community to meet its needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Which of the following is a key principle of sustainable development?
A. The use of renewable energy sources
B. The reduction of greenhouse gas emissions
Correct C. The conservation of natural resources
D. The promotion of economic growth

Correct Answer: C

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Question 20
The concept of 'map scale' refers to the ratio of the distance on a map to the corresponding distance on the Earth's surface. What is the primary purpose of a map scale?
A. To show the location of features
B. To show the size of features
Correct C. To show the distance between features
D. To show the direction of features

Correct Answer: C

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Question 21
In a perfectly competitive market, the supply curve is upward-sloping and the demand curve is downward-sloping. What is the equilibrium price and quantity of a commodity in such a market?
A. (P = 10, Q = 100)
Correct B. (P = 20, Q = 50)
C. (P = 30, Q = 200)
D. (P = 40, Q = 150)

Correct Answer: B

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Question 22
A river has a mean annual discharge of 1000 m³/s. If the river flows for 365 days a year, what is the total volume of water discharged in a year?
Correct A. (3.65 imes 10^8) m³
B. (3.65 imes 10^9) m³
C. (3.65 imes 10^7) m³
D. (3.65 imes 10^6) m³

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
A firm's production function is given by (Q = 2L^2 + 3K^2), where (L) is labor and (K) is capital. If the firm has 10 units of labor and 5 units of capital, what is the total output?
A. (Q = 50)
Correct B. (Q = 100)
C. (Q = 150)
D. (Q = 200)

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24
A city has a population growth rate of 5% per annum. If the current population is 100,000, what will be the population in 10 years?
A. (1.63 imes 10^5)
B. (1.67 imes 10^5)
C. (1.71 imes 10^5)
Correct D. (1.75 imes 10^5)

Correct Answer: D

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Question 25
A firm's cost function is given by (C = 2L + 3K), where (L) is labor and (K) is capital. If the firm has 10 units of labor and 5 units of capital, what is the total cost?
A. (C = 50)
Correct B. (C = 100)
C. (C = 150)
D. (C = 200)

Correct Answer: B

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