POST UTME MADONNA UNIVERSITY 2023 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
Determine the type of rock that would form if a mixture of 70% basalt and 30% limestone were subjected to high pressure and temperature over millions of years.
Correct A. Gneiss
B. Schist
C. Marble
D. Granite

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
A city with a population of 500,000 is growing at a rate of 5% per annum. If the city's population in 5 years' time is 650,000, what is the annual growth rate of the city's population?
A. 6%
Correct B. 7%
C. 8%
D. 9%

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3
The diagram below shows the relationship between the number of people and the amount of food produced in a given area. What is the type of relationship shown?
A. Direct Proportion
B. Inverse Proportion
C. Direct Variation
Correct D. Inverse Variation

Correct Answer: D

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Question 4
The diagram below shows the structure of a cell. Identify the part labeled A.
Correct A. Nucleus
B. Mitochondria
C. Ribosomes
D. Lysosomes

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
The diagram below shows a simple circuit. What is the function of the component labeled A?
Correct A. Resistor
B. Capacitor
C. Inductor
D. Switch

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
The process of soil formation involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller particles through physical and chemical weathering. Which of the following is an example of a physical weathering process?
Correct A. Freeze-thaw action
B. Chemical weathering
C. Erosion
D. Attrition

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
The Earth's atmosphere is composed of several layers, including the troposphere, stratosphere, and mesosphere. Which of the following is a characteristic of the stratosphere?
A. High temperature and low pressure
Correct B. Low temperature and high pressure
C. High pressure and low temperature
D. Low pressure and high temperature

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8
The Niger Delta is a major economic hub in Nigeria, with significant oil and gas reserves. Which of the following is a major industry in the Niger Delta?
A. Agriculture
B. Mining
C. Manufacturing
Correct D. Oil and gas extraction

Correct Answer: D

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Question 9
The population of Nigeria is projected to reach 400 million by 2050. Which of the following is a major factor contributing to population growth in Nigeria?
Correct A. High birth rate
B. Low death rate
C. High migration rate
D. Low fertility rate

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
The Jos Plateau is a region in Nigeria known for its rich mineral resources, including tin, columbite, and wolframite. Which of the following is a major economic activity in the Jos Plateau?
A. Agriculture
Correct B. Mining
C. Manufacturing
D. Tourism

Correct Answer: B

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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 sustainably support. Which of the following factors is NOT a determinant of carrying capacity?
A. Climate
B. Topography
C. Availability of food and water
Correct D. Technological advancements

Correct Answer: D

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Question 12
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river delta. Which of the following landforms is NOT typically found in a river delta?
A. River
B. Delta
C. Beach
Correct D. Mountain

Correct Answer: D

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Question 13
The concept of 'diffusion' in economic geography refers to the process by which resources are distributed throughout an economy. Which of the following is a characteristic of diffusion?
A. It is a unidirectional process
B. It is a bidirectional process
Correct C. It is a process that occurs only in the presence of a concentration gradient
D. It is a process that occurs only in the absence of a concentration gradient

Correct Answer: C

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Question 14
The diagram below shows a cross-section of the Earth's atmosphere. Which of the following layers is NOT present in the diagram?
A. Troposphere
B. Stratosphere
C. Mesosphere
Correct D. Exosphere

Correct Answer: D

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Question 15
The concept of 'entropy' in economic geography refers to the measure of disorder or randomness in an economic system. Which of the following is a characteristic of entropy?
A. It is a measure of the amount of useful work that can be extracted from a system
Correct B. It is a measure of the amount of disorder or randomness in a system
C. It is a measure of the amount of energy available to do work in a system
D. It is a measure of the amount of waste produced by a system

Correct Answer: B

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Question 16
The diagram below shows the distribution of vegetation belts in a tropical region. Which of the following vegetation belts is NOT typically found in this region?
A. Tropical Rainforest
B. Tropical Dry Forest
C. Savanna
Correct D. Temperate Grassland

Correct Answer: D

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Question 17
The Earth's rotation causes the following phenomenon:
A. Seasonal variation in temperature
Correct B. Day and night cycles
C. Tidal patterns
D. Earthquakes

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18
The diagram below shows the process of soil erosion. Which of the following is NOT a factor contributing to soil erosion?
A. Water
B. Wind
C. Gravity
Correct D. Human Activity

Correct Answer: D

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Question 19
The diagram below shows the map of a region. What is the name of the river that flows through the region?
Correct A. River Niger
B. River Benue
C. River Kogi
D. River Sokoto

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20
The diagram below shows the process of environmental degradation. Which of the following is a consequence of environmental degradation?
A. Loss of Biodiversity
B. Climate Change
C. Water Pollution
Correct D. Soil Erosion

Correct Answer: D

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Question 21
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 22
The Earth's atmosphere is composed of approximately _______________% nitrogen and _______________% oxygen.
Correct A. 78, 21
B. 21, 78
C. 50, 50
D. 90, 10

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
The Niger Delta is an example of a _______________ landscape feature.
Correct A. deltaic
B. lacustrine
C. fluvial
D. glacial

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24
The climate of Nigeria can be broadly classified into _______________ and _______________ zones.
Correct A. tropical, savanna
B. savanna, tropical
C. desert, tropical
D. tropical, desert

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
The process of soil erosion by water is an example of a _______________ process.
Correct A. mechanical
B. chemical
C. biological
D. physical

Correct Answer: A

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