POST UTME LASU 2025 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
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. Erosion by rivers
C. Deposition of sediments
D. Human activities

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2
What is the primary cause of soil erosion in Nigeria?
Correct A. Deforestation
B. Overgrazing
C. Urbanization
D. Climate change

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
A diagram of a typical Nigerian savanna ecosystem is shown below. What is the primary function of the grasses in this ecosystem?
Correct A. To provide food for herbivores
B. To provide shelter for animals
C. To prevent soil erosion
D. To regulate the water cycle

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
What is the primary reason for the formation of the Benue Trough in Nigeria?
Correct A. Tectonic activity
B. Erosion by rivers
C. Deposition of sediments
D. Volcanic activity

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
A diagram of a typical Nigerian river system is shown below. What is the primary function of the river's delta?
A. To provide a habitat for aquatic life
B. To regulate the water cycle
Correct C. To prevent soil erosion
D. To provide a source of freshwater

Correct Answer: C

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Question 6
A river's discharge is affected by the following factors: A) Precipitation, B) Evaporation, C) Runoff, D) All of the above. Which of the following is NOT a factor?
A. Precipitation
B. Evaporation
C. Runoff
Correct D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

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Question 7
The diagram below shows the cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT a result of the river's erosion?
A. Valley
B. Meander
Correct C. Oxygen
D. Delta

Correct Answer: C

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Question 8
The Earth's climate is affected by the following factors: A) Latitude, B) Altitude, C) Ocean currents, D) All of the above. Which of the following is NOT a factor?
A. Latitude
B. Altitude
C. Ocean currents
Correct D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

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Question 9
The diagram below shows the structure of a rock. Which of the following minerals is NOT a component of this rock?
A. Feldspar
B. Quartz
C. Mica
Correct D. Amphibole

Correct Answer: D

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Question 10
The diagram below shows the water cycle. Which of the following processes is NOT a part of the water cycle?
A. Evaporation
B. Condensation
C. Precipitation
Correct D. Runoff

Correct Answer: D

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Question 11
Determine the type of landform that would result from the interaction of a fast-moving river and a soft, sedimentary rock.
A. A waterfall
B. A delta
Correct C. A canyon
D. A mesa

Correct Answer: C

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Question 12
A population of 50,000 people has an average annual growth rate of 2.5%. If the growth rate remains constant, what will be the population after 10 years?
A. 60,000
B. 65,000
Correct C. 70,000
D. 75,000

Correct Answer: C

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Question 13
A diagram of a river delta is shown below. What is the name of the process that occurs when a river deposits sediment at its mouth?
Correct A. Deposition
B. Erosion
C. Weathering
D. Plate Tectonics

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. What is the name of the process that occurs when a river cuts through a hard rock layer?
Correct A. Erosion
B. Deposition
C. Weathering
D. Karst Processes

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
The diagram below shows a map of Nigeria's population density. What is the name of the region with the highest population density?
A. North-Central
Correct B. South-West
C. North-East
D. South-East

Correct Answer: B

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Question 16
The concept of 'Environmental Kuznets Curve' (EKC) suggests that as a country's income increases, its environmental degradation also increases, but at a certain point, the degradation starts to decrease. Which of the following is a key factor that contributes to the turning point of the EKC?
A. Increased awareness and education among the population
Correct B. Improved technology and innovation in pollution reduction
C. Government policies and regulations
D. Economic growth and increased consumption

Correct Answer: B

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Question 17
The diagram below shows the distribution of vegetation belts in a tropical region. Which of the following vegetation belts is characterized by the presence of rainforests?
Correct A. Tropical rainforest
B. Tropical savanna
C. Tropical desert
D. Temperate rainforest

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
The economic concept of 'opportunity cost' refers to the value of the next best alternative that is given up when a choice is made. Which of the following is an example of opportunity cost?
A. The cost of producing a good or service
Correct B. The value of a good or service that is not produced
C. The cost of transporting a good or service
D. The cost of storing a good or service

Correct Answer: B

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Question 19
The diagram below shows the structure of a rock cycle. Which of the following processes is responsible for the formation of metamorphic rocks?
A. Weathering and erosion
B. Deposition and compaction
Correct C. Metamorphism
D. Plate tectonics

Correct Answer: C

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Question 20
The concept of 'sustainable development' refers to the ability of a country to meet its current 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. Economic growth and increased consumption
B. Environmental protection and conservation
C. Social justice and equality
Correct D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

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Question 21
The Earth's rotation causes the apparent shift of the position of the North Star (Polaris) due to the Earth's
Correct A. precession
B. nutation
C. axial tilt
D. orbital eccentricity

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
A map projection that preserves angles and shapes is the
A. Mercator projection
Correct B. Gall-Peters projection
C. Robinson projection
D. Azimuthal equidistant projection

Correct Answer: B

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Question 23
The population growth rate in Nigeria is influenced by the
A. total fertility rate
B. mortality rate
C. net migration rate
Correct D. all of the above

Correct Answer: D

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Question 24
The main economic activity in the Niger Delta region is
A. agriculture
B. mining
C. fishing
Correct D. refining

Correct Answer: D

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Question 25
The diagram below shows the relationship between the amount of rainfall and the type of vegetation in a region. Which type of vegetation is most likely to be found in a region with high rainfall?
Correct A. tropical rainforest
B. savanna
C. grassland
D. desert

Correct Answer: A

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