POST UTME KSU 2022 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
Determine the type of soil erosion that occurs in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria, given the presence of a dense network of rivers and the high rainfall intensity in the area.
A. Sheet Erosion
B. Rill Erosion
Correct C. Gully Erosion
D. Mass Movement

Correct Answer: C

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Question 2
A company in Lagos, Nigeria, is considering investing in a new manufacturing plant. The plant will require a large amount of water for production. Which of the following water sources would be the most suitable for the company?
A. Groundwater
Correct B. Surface Water
C. Rainwater Harvesting
D. Desalination

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3
A map of Nigeria shows a region with a high population density. Which of the following factors is most likely to contribute to this high population density?
Correct A. High Fertility Rate
B. Low Infant Mortality Rate
C. Limited Access to Education
D. High Standard of Living

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
A diagram of a soil profile shows a layer of clay at the bottom. Which of the following processes is most likely responsible for the formation of this clay layer?
Correct A. Weathering
B. Erosion
C. Deposition
D. Compaction

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
A graph shows the relationship between the amount of rainfall and the amount of runoff in a particular region. Which of the following equations best describes this relationship?
A. Q = 0.5R
Correct B. Q = 2R
C. Q = R^2
D. Q = R^3

Correct Answer: B

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Question 6
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT characteristic of a river valley?
A. A
B. B
C. C
Correct D. D

Correct Answer: D

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Question 7
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between temperature and precipitation in a tropical region. What is the name of the climate type represented by the graph?
Correct A. Af
B. Aw
C. Am
D. BWh

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
The diagram below shows a map of the Niger Delta region. Which of the following cities is NOT located in the Niger Delta region?
A. Lagos
B. Port Harcourt
C. Abuja
Correct D. Kano

Correct Answer: D

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Question 9
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between population density and economic development in a country. What is the name of the stage of economic development represented by the graph?
A. Low-income stage
B. Lower-middle-income stage
Correct C. High-income stage
D. Upper-middle-income stage

Correct Answer: C

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Question 10
The diagram below shows a map of the major rivers in Nigeria. Which of the following rivers is NOT a major river in Nigeria?
A. Niger River
B. Benue River
Correct C. Kano River
D. Hadejia-Jama'are River

Correct Answer: C

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Question 11
In the context of Economic Geography, what is the primary factor that determines the location of a manufacturing industry?
Correct A. Availability of raw materials
B. Proximity to markets
C. Transportation costs
D. Government policies

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
A river flows through a valley with a slope of 1:100. If the river's velocity is 2 m/s, what is the acceleration due to gravity?
Correct A. 9.8 m/s^2
B. 10 m/s^2
C. 11 m/s^2
D. 12 m/s^2

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
A farmer wants to cultivate a field with a slope of 1:50. If the field's area is 1000 m^2, what is the volume of water that will flow through it in 1 hour?
A. 100 m^3
B. 200 m^3
Correct C. 300 m^3
D. 400 m^3

Correct Answer: C

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Question 14
A geologist wants to measure the depth of a well. If the well's diameter is 10 cm and the angle of depression is 30°, what is the depth of the well?
A. 5 cm
Correct B. 10 cm
C. 15 cm
D. 20 cm

Correct Answer: B

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Question 15
A river's discharge is 100 m^3/s. If the river's velocity is 2 m/s, what is the river's cross-sectional area?
A. 50 m^2
Correct B. 100 m^2
C. 150 m^2
D. 200 m^2

Correct Answer: B

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Question 16
The concept of 'sustainable development' was first introduced in the 1987 report of the World Commission on Environment and Development. Which of the following best describes the core idea of sustainable development?
Correct A. Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
B. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions to mitigate climate change
C. Increasing global economic growth through exploitation of natural resources
D. Implementing policies to protect endangered species

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
A rock sample is found to have a composition of 50% quartz, 30% feldspar, and 20% mica. What is the mineral that is most likely to be the primary source of the rock's hardness?
Correct A. Quartz
B. Feldspar
C. Mica
D. Pyroxene

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
A map is drawn to a scale of 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 kilometers?
Correct A. 10 km
B. 5 km
C. 2.5 km
D. 1.25 km

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
The diagram below shows the relationship between temperature and precipitation in a tropical region. What is the most likely type of vegetation that would be found in this region?
Correct A. Tropical rainforest
B. Tropical savanna
C. Desert
D. Temperate forest

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20
A company is considering the installation of a wind farm in a region with an average wind speed of 10 m/s. What is the most likely type of rock that would be found in this region?
A. Granite
Correct B. Basalt
C. Sandstone
D. Limestone

Correct Answer: B

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Question 21
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. Freeze-thaw weathering
D. Abrasion

Correct Answer: C

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Question 22
A population of 1000 individuals is growing at a rate of 5% per annum. If the initial population is 1000, what will be the population after 5 years?
A. 1200
B. 1500
C. 1800
Correct D. 2000

Correct Answer: D

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Question 23
A map scale of 1:50,000 is used to represent a distance of 5 km on the map. What is the actual distance represented by 2 cm on the map?
A. 1 km
Correct B. 2 km
C. 3 km
D. 4 km

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24
The diagram below shows the relationship between the Earth's distance from the Sun and the amount of solar energy received.
A. The amount of solar energy received increases as the distance from the Sun increases.
Correct B. The amount of solar energy received decreases as the distance from the Sun increases.
C. The amount of solar energy received remains constant regardless of the distance from the Sun.
D. The amount of solar energy received increases as the distance from the Sun decreases.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25
The Earth's rotation causes the following phenomenon:
Correct A. The formation of day and night
B. The movement of the tides
C. The rotation of the seasons
D. The movement of the planets

Correct Answer: A

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