POST UTME LASU 2017 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
A map shows a river flowing through a valley. The river is 5 km wide at its mouth and 1 km wide at its source. What is the average gradient of the river?
A. 0.1
B. 0.5
C. 1
D. 5
Question 2
The Earth's surface is divided into several major landforms, including mountains, hills, and plateaus. Which of the following is an example of a landform that is formed through the movement of tectonic plates?
A. Mountain
B. Hill
C. Plateau
D. Volcano
Question 3
The Niger Delta region is characterized by a complex network of rivers and creeks. What is the primary reason for this complex network?
A. Tectonic activity
B. Volcanic activity
C. River erosion and deposition
D. Sea level changes
Question 4
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
C. Freeze-thaw weathering
D. Abrasion
Question 5
The Earth's atmosphere is composed of several layers. Which of the following layers is NOT a part of the Earth's atmosphere?
A. Troposphere
B. Stratosphere
C. Mesosphere
D. Magnetosphere
Question 6
A rock is subjected to high pressure and temperature over millions of years. What is the likely outcome?
A. The rock will undergo metamorphism
B. The rock will be eroded
C. The rock will be deposited
D. The rock will be weathered
Question 7
A population of 100,000 people is growing at a rate of 2% per annum. What is the population after 5 years?
A. 120,000
B. 110,000
C. 130,000
D. 140,000
Question 8
The Earth's rotation causes a phenomenon known as the Coriolis effect, which influences global weather patterns. What is the primary reason for the Coriolis effect?
A. The Earth's rotation causes the atmosphere to deflect to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and to the left in the Southern Hemisphere.
B. The Coriolis effect is caused by the uneven distribution of land and sea on the Earth's surface.
C. The Coriolis effect is a result of the Earth's slightly ellipsoidal shape.
D. The Coriolis effect is caused by the Earth's rotation and the movement of air masses.
Question 9
A map shows a river flowing through a valley. What type of map is this?
A. Topographic map
B. Political map
C. Thematic map
D. Hybrid map
Question 10
The diagram below shows a simple economic model. What is the name of the curve labeled 'D'?
A. Supply Curve
B. Demand Curve
C. Equilibrium Point
D. Price Ceiling
Question 11
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. What is the name of the landform labeled 'A'?
A. River Valley
B. Delta
C. Estuary
D. Floodplain
Question 12
The process of soil formation involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller particles through physical and chemical weathering. Which of the following is an example of a physical weathering process?
A. Freezing and Thawing
B. Chemical Weathering
C. Erosion
D. Deposition
Question 13
A rock sample is collected from the Basement Complex of Nigeria. What type of rock is it likely to be?
A. Igneous
B. Sedimentary
C. Metamorphic
D. Hydrothermal
Question 14
The diagram below illustrates a process of soil formation. What is the primary agent responsible for the formation of the soil profile?
A. Weathering
B. Erosion
C. Deposition
D. Biological activity
Question 15
The Niger Delta is a region of high population density and economic activity. What is the primary reason for this?
A. The Niger Delta is a region of high agricultural productivity.
B. The Niger Delta is a region of high industrial activity.
C. The Niger Delta is a region of high population density and economic activity due to its location on the coast.
D. The Niger Delta is a region of high population density and economic activity due to its fertile soil.

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