POST UTME LAUTECH 2017 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is characterized by a complex network of rivers and creeks. Which of the following landforms is most likely to be found in this region?
Correct A. Deltas
B. Estuaries
C. Fjords
D. Dunes

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
The Benue Trough is a major geological feature in Nigeria. Which of the following types of rocks is most likely to be found in this region?
A. Igneous
Correct B. Sedimentary
C. Metamorphic
D. Foliated

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3
The Jos Plateau is a region of Nigeria known for its rich mineral resources. Which of the following minerals is most likely to be found in this region?
A. Copper
B. Gold
Correct C. Iron
D. Lead

Correct Answer: C

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Question 4
The city of Lagos is a major economic hub in Nigeria. Which of the following economic activities is most likely to be found in this city?
A. Agriculture
B. Manufacturing
Correct C. Service Industry
D. Mining

Correct Answer: C

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Question 5
The population of Nigeria is growing rapidly. Which of the following demographic characteristics is most likely to be affected by this growth?
Correct A. Age Structure
B. Sex Ratio
C. Urbanization
D. Migration

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
What is the primary mechanism of soil formation in tropical regions?
A. Weathering and erosion
Correct B. Biological activity and root growth
C. Chemical precipitation and sedimentation
D. Hydrological processes and groundwater flow

Correct Answer: B

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Question 7
A map shows a river flowing through a valley. What is the most likely type of landform in the area?
A. Floodplain
B. Delta
Correct C. Valley
D. Plateau

Correct Answer: C

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Question 8
What is the main economic activity in the Niger Delta region?
A. Agriculture
B. Mining
Correct C. Oil and gas production
D. Tourism

Correct Answer: C

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Question 9
A diagram shows a cross-section of a river. What is the name of the landform formed by the river?
Correct A. Meander
B. Oxbow lake
C. Delta
D. Floodplain

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
What is the main environmental issue affecting the Ogun River?
Correct A. Pollution
B. Overfishing
C. Deforestation
D. Climate change

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
The process of plate tectonics that results in the formation of mountains is known as
A. Continental drift
B. Sea-floor spreading
Correct C. Orogenesis
D. Plate convergence

Correct Answer: C

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Question 12
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river delta. What is the name of the landform labeled 'A'?
Correct A. Mouth
B. Delta plain
C. Bird's foot delta
D. Cuspate foreland

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
The economic importance of the Niger Delta region of Nigeria can be attributed to its rich deposits of
Correct A. Oil and natural gas
B. Coal and iron ore
C. Copper and gold
D. Diamond and platinum

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
The process of soil erosion by water is known as
A. Waterlogging
B. Leaching
Correct C. Erosion
D. Deposition

Correct Answer: C

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Question 15
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between the amount of fertilizer applied to a crop and the yield of the crop. What is the name of the relationship shown in the graph?
Correct A. Direct proportion
B. Inverse proportion
C. Direct variation
D. Inverse variation

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
The process of soil formation through the weathering of rocks is an example of a _______ process.
A. mechanical
Correct B. chemical
C. biological
D. physical

Correct Answer: B

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Question 17
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT typically found in this type of valley?
A. river
B. valley
C. plateau
Correct D. hill

Correct Answer: D

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Question 18
The map below shows the location of a city in Nigeria. What is the name of the state in which the city is located?
A. Lagos
Correct B. Ogun
C. Oyo
D. Osun

Correct Answer: B

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Question 19
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a delta. Which of the following landforms is NOT typically found in this type of delta?
A. delta
B. estuary
C. bay
Correct D. island

Correct Answer: D

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Question 20
The map below shows the location of a city in Nigeria. What is the name of the river that flows through the city?
A. Osun
Correct B. Ogun
C. Oyo
D. Lagos

Correct Answer: B

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Question 21
A study of the spatial distribution of population in a city reveals a high concentration of population in the central business district. What is the likely reason for this phenomenon?
A. High demand for housing in the central business district
Correct B. Proximity to employment opportunities
C. Availability of public transportation
D. High cost of living in the central business district

Correct Answer: B

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Question 22
A map of a region shows a series of parallel ridges and valleys. What is the likely cause of this feature?
Correct A. Tectonic plate movement
B. Volcanic activity
C. Weathering and erosion
D. Glacial activity

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
A city's population is growing at a rate of 5% per annum. If the current population is 500,000, what will be the population in 5 years?
A. 625,000
B. 750,000
C. 875,000
Correct D. 1,000,000

Correct Answer: D

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Question 24
A diagram of a rock cycle shows the transformation of sedimentary rock into metamorphic rock. What is the process called?
Correct A. Metamorphism
B. Weathering
C. Erosion
D. Deposition

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
A graph shows the relationship between the amount of fertilizer applied to a crop and the yield. What is the likely effect of increasing the amount of fertilizer?
A. Decrease in yield
Correct B. Increase in yield
C. No change in yield
D. Variable yield

Correct Answer: B

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