POST UTME KSU 2020 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
In the context of Economic Geography, what is the primary factor that determines the location of a manufacturing industry?
A. Transportation costs
Correct B. Availability of raw materials
C. Labor costs
D. Market demand

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2
A population of 100,000 people is growing at a rate of 5% per annum. What is the population after 10 years?
A. 105,000
B. 110,000
Correct C. 115,000
D. 120,000

Correct Answer: C

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Question 3
What is the primary cause of soil erosion in Nigeria?
Correct A. Deforestation
B. Overgrazing
C. Climate change
D. Poor agricultural practices

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
A rock sample has a density of 2.5 g/cm^3. What is the volume of the rock sample if its mass is 50 g?
A. 20 cm^3
Correct B. 25 cm^3
C. 30 cm^3
D. 35 cm^3

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5
What is the primary economic activity in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria?
A. Agriculture
B. Mining
C. Fishing
Correct D. Oil and gas production

Correct Answer: D

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Question 6
The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is characterized by a complex network of rivers and creeks. What is the primary reason for this complex network?
A. Tectonic activity
Correct B. Weathering and erosion
C. River capture
D. Sea level rise

Correct Answer: B

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Question 7
The Benue Trough is a major geological feature in Nigeria. What is the primary type of rock formation found in this region?
A. Igneous
Correct B. Sedimentary
C. Metamorphic
D. Volcanic

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8
The Jos Plateau is a region of Nigeria known for its rich mineral resources. What is the primary type of mineral found in this region?
A. Iron ore
B. Copper ore
Correct C. Gold
D. Coal

Correct Answer: C

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Question 9
The Niger River is the primary source of water for irrigation in Nigeria. What is the primary type of soil found in the Niger River delta?
Correct A. Alluvial
B. Laterite
C. Ferralitic
D. Sandy

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
The Jos Plateau is a region of Nigeria known for its rich mineral resources. What is the primary type of rock formation found in this region?
A. Igneous
Correct B. Sedimentary
C. Metamorphic
D. Volcanic

Correct Answer: B

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Question 11
The process of soil formation in a tropical region is primarily influenced by which of the following factors?
A. Temperature and precipitation
B. Topography and vegetation
Correct C. Parent material and time
D. Soil erosion and deposition

Correct Answer: C

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Question 12
A company is planning to establish a new factory in a rural area. Which of the following economic factors should be considered in the decision-making process?
A. Availability of raw materials
B. Proximity to markets
C. Labor costs and availability
Correct D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

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Question 13
The diagram below shows the structure of a typical soil profile. Which of the following layers is characterized by the presence of organic matter?
Correct A. A
B. B
C. C
D. None of the above

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
The population of a city is growing at a rate of 5% per annum. If the current population is 100,000, what will be the population after 2 years?
A. 110,000
B. 115,000
C. 120,000
Correct D. 125,000

Correct Answer: D

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Question 15
The diagram below shows the life cycle of a typical plant. Which of the following stages is characterized by the presence of roots and stems?
A. A
Correct B. B
C. C
D. None of the above

Correct Answer: B

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Question 16
In the context of Economic Geography, what is the primary factor that determines the location of a manufacturing industry?
A. Transportation costs
Correct B. Availability of raw materials
C. Labor costs
D. Market demand

Correct Answer: B

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Question 17
A map shows a region with a high concentration of population and economic activity. What type of landform is likely to be present in this region?
A. Mountain range
B. Valley
C. Plateau
Correct D. Delta

Correct Answer: D

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Question 18
A company is considering the location of a new factory. The company's primary concern is the availability of raw materials. Which of the following locations would be most suitable?
A. Location with high labor costs
B. Location with high transportation costs
Correct C. Location with abundant raw materials
D. Location with high market demand

Correct Answer: C

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Question 19
A map shows a region with a high concentration of population and economic activity. What type of climate is likely to be present in this region?
Correct A. Tropical
B. Desert
C. Temperate
D. Polar

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20
A company is considering the location of a new factory. The company's primary concern is the availability of labor. Which of the following locations would be most suitable?
A. Location with high labor costs
B. Location with high transportation costs
Correct C. Location with abundant labor
D. Location with high market demand

Correct Answer: C

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Question 21
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT a result of the erosive action of the river?
A. A meander
B. A valley
C. An oxbow lake
Correct D. Oxygen

Correct Answer: D

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Question 22
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between the amount of fertilizer used and the yield of a crop. What is the name of the type of relationship shown in the graph?
A. Direct variation
B. Inverse variation
Correct C. Direct proportion
D. Inverse proportion

Correct Answer: C

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Question 23
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a mountain range. Which of the following landforms is NOT a result of the tectonic uplift of the mountain range?
A. A mountain
B. A valley
C. A plateau
Correct D. An ocean

Correct Answer: D

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Question 24
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between the amount of rainfall and the growth of a crop. What is the name of the type of relationship shown in the graph?
A. Direct variation
B. Inverse variation
Correct C. Direct proportion
D. Inverse proportion

Correct Answer: C

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Question 25
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river delta. Which of the following landforms is NOT a result of the deposition of sediment in the river delta?
A. A river
B. A delta
C. A barrier
Correct D. An ocean

Correct Answer: D

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