POST UTME LAUTECH 2019 Geography | Objective

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Question 1 View Details
In the context of Economic Geography, what is the primary factor that determines the location of a manufacturing industry?
Correct A. Accessibility to raw materials
B. Availability of labor
C. Proximity to markets
D. Government incentives

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2 View Details
A rock sample is composed of 60% quartz, 20% feldspar, and 20% mica. What is the percentage of mica in the rock sample?
A. 10%
Correct B. 20%
C. 30%
D. 40%

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3 View Details
A population of 100,000 people is growing at a rate of 5% per annum. What is the population after 2 years?
A. 110,000
Correct B. 112,500
C. 115,000
D. 120,000

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4 View Details
The diagram below represents a cross-section of a river valley. What is the name of the landform labeled 'A'?
Correct A. Floodplain
B. Meander
C. Oxbow lake
D. Delta

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5 View Details
A soil sample is composed of 50% sand, 30% silt, and 20% clay. What is the texture of the soil?
Correct A. Sandy loam
B. Clay loam
C. Silt loam
D. Peat

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6 View Details
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?
Correct A. Gravity
B. Climate
C. Topography
D. Vegetation

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7 View Details
The Niger Delta is a region of high population density and economic activity. What is the primary economic activity that drives the region's economy?
A. Agriculture
B. Fishing
Correct C. Oil and Gas
D. Tourism

Correct Answer: C

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Question 8 View Details
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
Correct C. Formation of high-pressure systems in the subtropics
D. Increased temperature in the equatorial regions

Correct Answer: C

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Question 9 View Details
The population of Nigeria is projected to reach 400 million by 2050. What is the primary factor contributing to this rapid population growth?
Correct A. High fertility rates
B. Low mortality rates
C. Urbanization
D. Migration

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10 View Details
The formation of igneous rocks involves the cooling and solidification of magma. What is the primary type of igneous rock that forms from the cooling of magma?
A. Sedimentary
B. Metamorphic
Correct C. Igneous
D. Foliated

Correct Answer: C

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Question 11 View Details
The Earth's rotation causes the Coriolis effect, which in turn influences the formation of high and low-pressure systems. What is the primary consequence of the Coriolis effect on global climate patterns?
A. The formation of tropical cyclones
Correct B. The creation of ocean currents
C. The development of jet streams
D. The shaping of mountain ranges

Correct Answer: B

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Question 12 View Details
A sedimentary rock is formed through the process of lithification. What is the primary mechanism responsible for lithification?
Correct A. Compaction and cementation
B. Weathering and erosion
C. Plate tectonics and mountain building
D. Volcanic activity and igneous rock formation

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13 View Details
The population of a city is growing at a rate of 5% per annum. If the current population is 1 million, what will be the population after 10 years?
Correct A. 1,628,951
B. 1,610,000
C. 1,692,000
D. 1,800,000

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14 View Details
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
Correct C. To facilitate the movement of water and air
D. To provide a source of nutrients for plants

Correct Answer: C

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Question 15 View Details
A map scale is given as 1:50,000. What is the actual distance represented by 2 cm on the map?
A. 1 km
Correct B. 2 km
C. 5 km
D. 10 km

Correct Answer: B

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Question 16 View Details
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
Correct D. Temperate Rainforest

Correct Answer: D

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Question 17 View Details
The Earth's rotation causes the following phenomenon:
Correct A. The Coriolis Effect
B. The Foucault Pendulum
C. The Precession of the Equinoxes
D. The Tidal Forces

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18 View Details
The process of soil formation involves the following stages:
A. Weathering, Erosion, Deposition, and Sedimentation
Correct B. Weathering, Erosion, Deposition, and Cementation
C. Weathering, Erosion, Deposition, and Lithification
D. Weathering, Erosion, Deposition, and Diagenesis

Correct Answer: B

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Question 19 View Details
The population growth rate of a country is influenced by the following factors:
Correct 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

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20 View Details
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
Correct D. Glacier

Correct Answer: D

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Question 21 View Details
A granitic gneiss is formed through the metamorphism of which type of rock?
A. Igneous rock
B. Sedimentary rock
Correct C. Metamorphic rock
D. Foliated rock

Correct Answer: C

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Question 22 View Details
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?
Correct A. Orthographic projection
B. Gnomonic projection
C. Azimuthal equidistant projection
D. Conic projection

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23 View Details
The Earth's atmosphere is composed of several layers. Which of the following is the layer that contains the ozone layer?
A. Troposphere
Correct B. Stratosphere
C. Mesosphere
D. Thermosphere

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24 View Details
The process of weathering that involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller fragments is called?
Correct A. Mechanical weathering
B. Chemical weathering
C. Physical weathering
D. Biological weathering

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25 View Details
The population growth rate is the rate at which the population of a given area is increasing or decreasing. Which of the following is a measure of population growth rate?
A. Birth rate
B. Death rate
C. Net reproduction rate
Correct D. Population growth rate

Correct Answer: D

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