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Question 1
The process of weathering that involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller fragments due to the expansion and contraction of water within the rock's pores is known as:
A. Mechanical weathering
B. Chemical weathering
C. Biological weathering
D. Hydrolysis
Question 2
A 1:50,000 scale topographic map of the Benue Trough shows a series of parallel faults. If the map distance between two consecutive faults is 5 cm, and the actual distance between them is 10 km, what is the scale factor of the map?
A. 1:10,000
B. 1:50,000
C. 1:100,000
D. 1:200,000
Question 3
A city planner is designing a new urban development project. Which of the following is a likely consideration in the project's design?
A. The project's impact on the local environment.
B. The project's effect on the local economy.
C. The project's influence on the local culture.
D. The project's contribution to the city's infrastructure.
Question 4
A company that specializes in the production of textiles and clothing is an example of a:
A. Primary industry
B. Secondary industry
C. Tertiary industry
D. Quaternary industry
Question 5
The Niger Delta is a region of high sedimentation due to the deposition of sediment carried by the Niger River. What is the primary type of sediment deposited in this region?
A. Sand and gravel
B. Silt and clay
C. Limestone and dolostone
D. Shale and sandstone
Question 6
A company is planning to establish a new manufacturing plant in Nigeria. The plant will require a minimum of 10 hectares of land for the factory and 5 hectares for the parking lot. If the company has identified a 20-hectare plot of land for the plant, what is the maximum percentage of the land that can be used for the parking lot?
A. 25%
B. 30%
C. 35%
D. 40%
Question 7
The Earth's surface is divided into five climate zones. Which of the following is NOT one of the climate zones?
A. Tropical climate zone
B. Temperate climate zone
C. Polar climate zone
D. Desert climate zone
Question 8
A geologist is studying the formation of a new mountain range. Which of the following is a likely process involved in its formation?
A. Continental drift and plate tectonics.
B. Weathering and erosion.
C. Volcanic activity and lava flows.
D. Glaciation and ice ages.
Question 9
The 'Hadley cell' is a major atmospheric circulation pattern that plays a crucial role in shaping global climate patterns. What is the primary mechanism by which the Hadley cell drives global climate circulation?
A. Thermal expansion and contraction of air
B. Wind patterns and trade winds
C. Ocean currents and thermohaline circulation
D. Mountain ranges and orographic effects
Question 10
The diagram below shows the distribution of rainfall in Nigeria. Which of the following states receives the highest average annual rainfall?
A. Lagos
B. Port Harcourt
C. Enugu
D. Kano
Question 11
A granitic intrusion is exposed in a road cut. The intrusion has a contact metamorphic aureole that is 500 m wide. What is the approximate temperature of the intrusion at the time of emplacement?
A. 500°C
B. 600°C
C. 700°C
D. 800°C
Question 12
The diagram below shows the different types of landforms found in Nigeria. Which type of landform is represented by the diagram?
A. Plateau
B. Mountain
C. Hill
D. Valley
Question 13
The process of plate tectonics that involves the movement of the Earth's lithosphere is known as:
A. Continental drift
B. Sea-floor spreading
C. Subduction
D. Convection
Question 14
The diagram below shows the map of Nigeria. Which of the following states is NOT a coastal state?
A. Lagos
B. Delta
C. Bayelsa
D. Kano
Question 15
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river. What is the name of the feature labeled 'A'?
A. Thalweg
B. Meander
C. Oxbow lake
D. Delta

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