POST UTME LAUTECH 2019 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The process of soil formation involves the interaction of several factors, including climate, topography, and vegetation. Which of the following is NOT a factor that contributes to soil formation?
A. Gravity
B. Climate
C. Topography
D. Vegetation
Question 2
The diagram below shows the distribution of vegetation belts in West Africa. Which of the following vegetation belts is NOT found in the region?
A. Tropical Rainforest
B. Savanna
C. Desert
D. Temperate Rainforest
Question 3
The diagram below shows the process of plate tectonics. Which of the following is NOT a type of plate boundary?
A. A transform boundary
B. A divergent boundary
C. A convergent boundary
D. A continental plate
Question 4
The Earth's atmosphere is composed of several layers. Which of the following is the layer that contains the ozone layer?
A. Troposphere
B. Stratosphere
C. Mesosphere
D. Thermosphere
Question 5
The diagram below shows the cross-section of a river. Which of the following landforms is NOT formed by the river?
A. Meander
B. Oxbow Lake
C. Delta
D. Glacier
Question 6
The formation of laterite soils in Nigeria is primarily due to the process of?
A. Weathering and Erosion
B. Deposition and Sedimentation
C. Leaching and Percolation
D. Oxidation and Hydrolysis
Question 7
A granitic gneiss is formed through the metamorphism of which type of rock?
A. Igneous rock
B. Sedimentary rock
C. Metamorphic rock
D. Foliated rock
Question 8
A map scale is given as 1:50,000. What is the actual distance represented by 2 cm on the map?
A. 1 km
B. 2 km
C. 5 km
D. 10 km
Question 9
A soil profile consists of the following horizons: O, A, B, and C. What is the primary function of the B horizon?
A. To store water and nutrients
B. To act as a barrier to root growth
C. To facilitate the movement of water and air
D. To provide a source of nutrients for plants
Question 10
The population growth rate of a country is influenced by the following factors:
A. Birth Rate, Death Rate, and Net Migration
B. Birth Rate, Death Rate, and Net Reproduction Rate
C. Birth Rate, Death Rate, and Net Immigration
D. Birth Rate, Death Rate, and Net Emigration
Question 11
The Earth's rotation causes the Coriolis effect, which influences the movement of air masses and ocean currents. What is the primary effect of the Coriolis effect on global climate patterns?
A. Increased precipitation in tropical regions
B. Decreased precipitation in polar regions
C. Formation of high-pressure systems in the subtropics
D. Increased temperature in the equatorial regions
Question 12
A soil sample is composed of 50% sand, 30% silt, and 20% clay. What is the texture of the soil?
A. Sandy loam
B. Clay loam
C. Silt loam
D. Peat
Question 13
A sedimentary rock is formed through the process of lithification. What is the primary mechanism responsible for lithification?
A. Compaction and cementation
B. Weathering and erosion
C. Plate tectonics and mountain building
D. Volcanic activity and igneous rock formation
Question 14
The diagram below shows the cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT a result of fluvial erosion?
A. A waterfall
B. A meandering river
C. A floodplain
D. A delta
Question 15
A map projection is a way of representing the Earth's surface on a flat surface. Which of the following is a type of map projection?
A. Orthographic projection
B. Gnomonic projection
C. Azimuthal equidistant projection
D. Conic projection

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