POST UTME LASU 2019 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
What is the term for the movement of soil particles by wind?
A. Erosion
B. Deposition
C. Deflation
D. Abrasion
Question 2
The concept of 'soil erosion' in geography refers to the process of soil being worn away by
A. water
B. wind
C. ice
D. a combination of all the above
Question 3
The concept of a 'vegetation belt' refers to a region of the Earth's surface characterized by a specific type of vegetation. Which of the following is a characteristic of the tropical rainforest vegetation belt?
A. High levels of rainfall
B. Low levels of rainfall
C. High levels of temperature
D. Low levels of temperature
Question 4
What is the primary factor that determines the distribution of vegetation in a region?
A. Temperature
B. Precipitation
C. Altitude
D. Soil type
Question 5
The population of a city grows at a rate of 5% per annum. If the current population is 200,000, what will be the population after 3 years?
A. 220,000
B. 225,000
C. 230,000
D. 235,000
Question 6
What is the term for the process by which the Earth's surface is shaped by the movement of tectonic plates?
A. Weathering
B. Erosion
C. Plate tectonics
D. Denudation
Question 7
The diagram below represents a cross-section of the Nigerian terrain. Which of the following climate belts is associated with the region marked 'B'?
A. Tropical Rainforest
B. Savanna
C. Desert
D. Temperate Grassland
Question 8
The process of weathering involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller fragments. Which of the following is a type of mechanical weathering?
A. Chemical weathering
B. Physical weathering
C. Biological weathering
D. Thermal weathering
Question 9
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
D. Geological History
Question 10
A map shows the distribution of oil reserves in Nigeria. Which of the following states is NOT a major oil-producing state?
A. Akwa Ibom
B. Delta
C. Rivers
D. Kogi
Question 11
What is the primary source of energy for the economy of Nigeria?
A. Agriculture
B. Mining
C. Manufacturing
D. Petroleum
Question 12
The concept of 'resource curse' in economic geography refers to the phenomenon where the abundance of a particular natural resource in a country leads to
A. an increase in economic growth and development
B. a decrease in economic growth and development
C. a shift in the country's economic structure towards more service-oriented sectors
D. a decrease in the country's population
Question 13
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT a result of the river's erosional activity?
A. Meander
B. Oxbow Lake
C. Delta
D. Canyon
Question 14
The process of soil formation involves the interaction of several factors, including climate, topography, and vegetation. Which of the following is NOT a factor in soil formation?
A. Gravity
B. Climate
C. Topography
D. Vegetation
Question 15
The table below represents the distribution of population in Nigeria by state. What is the total population of Nigeria?
A. 200 million
B. 220 million
C. 240 million
D. 260 million

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