POST UTME MADONNA UNIVERSITY 2018 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The process of weathering that involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller fragments through the action of ice is known as
A. Mechanical weathering
B. Chemical weathering
Correct C. Physical weathering
D. Biological weathering

Correct Answer: C

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Question 2
The diagram below shows the different stages of the water cycle. Which stage is represented by the arrow pointing from the ocean to the atmosphere?
Correct A. Evaporation
B. Condensation
C. Precipitation
D. Runoff

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
The diagram below shows the different types of rocks. Which type of rock is represented by the arrow pointing from the sediment to the metamorphic rock?
A. Igneous rock
Correct B. Sedimentary rock
C. Metamorphic rock
D. Foliated rock

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4
The diagram below shows the different stages of the water cycle. Which stage is represented by the arrow pointing from the cloud to the ground?
A. Evaporation
B. Condensation
Correct C. Precipitation
D. Runoff

Correct Answer: C

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Question 5
The diagram below shows the different types of rocks. Which type of rock is represented by the arrow pointing from the magma to the igneous rock?
Correct A. Igneous rock
B. Sedimentary rock
C. Metamorphic rock
D. Foliated rock

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
The population growth rate of a city is 3.5% per annum. If the current population is 1,500,000, what will be the population after 5 years?
Correct A. 1,812,500
B. 1,650,000
C. 1,500,000
D. 1,387,500

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
A firm produces 100 units of a product per day. The cost of production is ₦1,000 per unit. If the selling price is ₦1,200 per unit, what is the profit per unit?
Correct A. ₦200
B. ₦300
C. ₦400
D. ₦500

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
A rock sample has a density of 2.5 g/cm³. If the volume of the sample is 10 cm³, what is the mass of the sample?
Correct A. 25 g
B. 30 g
C. 35 g
D. 40 g

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
A soil sample has a pH of 6.5. If the soil is acidic, what is the approximate pH of the soil?
Correct A. 5.5
B. 6.0
C. 6.5
D. 7.0

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
A climate graph shows a temperature range of 20°C to 30°C. If the average temperature is 25°C, what is the standard deviation of the temperature?
Correct A. 2.5°C
B. 3.0°C
C. 3.5°C
D. 4.0°C

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
The concept of carrying capacity in population studies refers to the maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can support without degrading its quality. Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects carrying capacity?
A. Availability of food and water
B. Prevalence of diseases
Correct C. Technological advancements
D. Climate change

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 of the river
B. Deltaic plain
C. Estuary
D. Tidal flat

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
The diagram below shows a simple economic model. What is the name of the curve labeled 'D'?
A. Supply curve
B. Demand curve
C. Equilibrium curve
Correct D. Market equilibrium curve

Correct Answer: D

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Question 14
The concept of entropy in thermodynamics refers to the measure of the disorder or randomness of a system. Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects entropy?
A. Temperature
B. Pressure
C. Volume
Correct D. Time

Correct Answer: D

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Question 15
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a mountain range. What is the name of the landform labeled 'B'?
A. Mountain peak
Correct B. Slope
C. Valley
D. Plateau

Correct Answer: B

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Question 16
The Earth's rotation causes the apparent shift of the position of a star in the sky due to the planet's movement. This phenomenon is known as
A. stellar parallax
Correct B. annual aberration
C. diurnal aberration
D. lunar parallax

Correct Answer: B

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Question 17
The diagram below shows the distribution of vegetation in a tropical region. Identify the type of vegetation that is most likely to be found in the area marked 'A'
Correct A. tropical rainforest
B. tropical savanna
C. temperate rainforest
D. temperate savanna

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
The map below shows the location of a city in relation to its surrounding features. Identify the type of map projection used to create this map
Correct A. Mercator projection
B. Gall-Peters projection
C. Robinson projection
D. Azimuthal equidistant projection

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
The diagram below shows the structure of a cell. Identify the type of cell that is most likely to be found in the human body
A. plant cell
Correct B. animal cell
C. bacterial cell
D. fungal cell

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20
The map below shows the location of a city in relation to its surrounding features. Identify the type of economic activity that is most likely to be found in this city
A. agriculture
Correct B. manufacturing
C. tourism
D. service industry

Correct Answer: B

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Question 21
The savannas of West Africa are characterized by a distinct wet and dry season. What is the primary factor responsible for this seasonal variation?
A. Temperature
Correct B. Precipitation
C. Evapotranspiration
D. Insolation

Correct Answer: B

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Question 22
The Niger Delta is a major wetland ecosystem in Nigeria. What is the primary function of the mangrove forests in this region?
Correct A. Shoreline stabilization
B. Fisheries production
C. Carbon sequestration
D. Tourism development

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
The Jos Plateau is a region of volcanic origin in Nigeria. What is the primary economic activity in this region?
A. Agriculture
Correct B. Mining
C. Manufacturing
D. Tourism

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24
The Ogun River is a major river in Nigeria. What is the primary use of the river?
A. Irrigation
B. Drinking water
Correct C. Hydroelectric power
D. Fishing

Correct Answer: C

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Question 25
The deforestation of the Congo Basin is a major environmental concern. What is the primary cause of this deforestation?
Correct A. Agricultural expansion
B. Urbanization
C. Mining
D. Climate change

Correct Answer: A

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