POST UTME MADONNA UNIVERSITY 2025 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
A 1:50,000 scale topographic map of the Niger Delta region shows a prominent feature known as the 'Bight of Benin'. What is the primary reason for the formation of this feature?
A. Tectonic uplift
Correct B. Erosion by the Niger River
C. Deposition of sediments
D. Sea-level changes

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2
A soil profile from the savannas of West Africa shows a distinct layer of laterite. What is the primary process responsible for the formation of this layer?
A. Weathering of rocks
Correct B. Leaching of minerals
C. Deposition of sediments
D. Biological activity

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3
A diagram of the Earth's solar system shows the relative positions of the planets. What is the primary reason for the unique arrangement of the planets in our solar system?
Correct A. Gravitational forces
B. Planetary orbits
C. Solar wind
D. Cometary impacts

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
A diagram of a river system shows the processes of erosion and deposition. What is the primary reason for the formation of meanders in a river?
A. Tectonic uplift
Correct B. Erosion by the river
C. Deposition of sediments
D. Sea-level changes

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5
A diagram of the Earth's climate zones shows the relative positions of the tropics and the poles. What is the primary reason for the formation of the tropical rainforest climate?
Correct A. High temperatures and high humidity
B. Low temperatures and low humidity
C. High temperatures and low humidity
D. Low temperatures and high humidity

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
The process of soil formation through the weathering of rocks is an example of which type of land-forming process?
Correct A. Internal land-forming process
B. External land-forming process
C. Weathering process
D. Erosion process

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
A population of 100,000 people is growing at a rate of 5% per annum. What is the population after 5 years?
A. 127,627
B. 130,000
Correct C. 132,500
D. 135,000

Correct Answer: C

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Question 8
A map shows a river flowing through a valley. The river is 5 km wide and the valley is 10 km long. What is the area of the valley?
A. 50 km^2
Correct B. 100 km^2
C. 200 km^2
D. 500 km^2

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9
The Earth's rotation causes the Coriolis effect, which in turn causes the formation of high and low-pressure systems. What is the primary factor that determines the direction of the Coriolis force?
Correct A. Latitude
B. Longitude
C. Altitude
D. Wind speed

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
A population of 50,000 people is growing at a rate of 10% per annum. What is the population after 10 years?
A. 169,000
B. 170,000
Correct C. 171,000
D. 172,000

Correct Answer: C

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Question 11
The savannas of Africa are characterized by a distinct vegetation belt, which is influenced by the climate. What is the primary factor responsible for the formation of this vegetation belt?
A. Temperature
Correct B. Precipitation
C. Soil type
D. Topography

Correct Answer: B

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Question 12
A river flowing through a region of soft, permeable rock will likely experience what type of erosion?
A. Abrasion
B. Attrition
Correct C. Solution
D. Hydraulic action

Correct Answer: C

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Question 13
A population of 100,000 people is growing at a rate of 2% per annum. What is the expected population after 10 years?
A. 120000
Correct B. 140000
C. 160000
D. 180000

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14
A company is planning to establish a new factory in a region with a high level of air pollution. What is the primary environmental issue that the company should be concerned about?
A. Water pollution
B. Soil pollution
Correct C. Air pollution
D. Noise pollution

Correct Answer: C

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Question 15
A farmer is considering the use of a new fertilizer that contains a high concentration of nitrogen. What is the primary environmental concern associated with the use of this fertilizer?
A. Soil erosion
Correct B. Water pollution
C. Air pollution
D. Soil salinization

Correct Answer: B

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Question 16
The savannas of West Africa are characterized by a distinct vegetation pattern, with a mix of grasses and trees. What is the primary factor responsible for this unique vegetation pattern?
Correct A. Rainfall patterns
B. Temperature fluctuations
C. Soil type and fertility
D. Human activities

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
A population of 100,000 people is growing at a rate of 2% per annum. If the population is currently 50% urban, what will be the population of the city after 10 years?
A. 120000
Correct B. 150000
C. 180000
D. 200000

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18
The Niger Delta is a region of high biodiversity, with a wide range of plant and animal species. What is the primary factor responsible for this high biodiversity?
Correct A. Geological history
B. Climate change
C. Human activities
D. Soil type and fertility

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
A company is planning to build a new factory in a rural area. The factory will require a minimum of 10 hectares of land. What is the primary factor that the company should consider when selecting a site for the factory?
A. Accessibility to transportation
B. Availability of labor
C. Availability of raw materials
Correct D. Environmental impact

Correct Answer: D

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Question 20
The Benue Trough is a region of high seismic activity in Nigeria. What is the primary factor responsible for this high seismic activity?
Correct A. Tectonic plate movement
B. Volcanic activity
C. Weathering and erosion
D. Human activities

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
The Niger Delta region is characterized by a complex network of rivers and creeks. What is the primary reason for this complex network?
A. Tectonic activity
Correct B. Erosion and sedimentation
C. Volcanic activity
D. Human activities

Correct Answer: B

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Question 22
A rock sample is collected from the Jos Plateau. What type of rock is it most likely to be?
A. Igneous rock
B. Sedimentary rock
Correct C. Metamorphic rock
D. Hydrothermal rock

Correct Answer: C

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Question 23
The concept of carrying capacity is used to describe the maximum number of people that can be supported by a given environment. What is the primary factor that determines carrying capacity?
A. Population growth rate
Correct B. Resource availability
C. Environmental degradation
D. Technological advancements

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24
A diagram of a river system is shown below. What is the primary process that occurs at point X?
A. Meandering
B. Erosion
Correct C. Deposition
D. Tributary joining

Correct Answer: C

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Question 25
A population pyramid is shown below. What is the primary implication of the shape of the pyramid?
A. High fertility rate
B. Low mortality rate
C. High life expectancy
Correct D. Aging population

Correct Answer: D

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