Practice Post UTME MOUNTAIN TOP UNIVERSITY geography 2021 Past Questions

Question 1

In the context of population and settlement studies, what is the term for the process by which a population becomes more dispersed and less concentrated?

A. Urbanization

B. Ruralization

Correct C. Counterurbanization

D. Suburbanization

Correct Answer: C

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Question 2

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%

Correct B. 30%

C. 35%

D. 40%

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3

The diagram below shows the distribution of rainfall in Nigeria. Which of the following states receives the highest average annual rainfall?

A. Lagos

Correct B. Port Harcourt

C. Enugu

D. Kano

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4

A firm is considering two different locations for a new factory. Location A has a labor cost of ₦100 per hour and a transportation cost of ₦50 per hour, while Location B has a labor cost of ₦120 per hour and a transportation cost of ₦30 per hour. If the firm operates for 8 hours a day, what is the total cost of operating the factory at Location A?

Correct A. ₦800

B. ₦900

C. ₦1000

D. ₦1100

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5

The Earth's atmosphere is composed of several layers, including the troposphere, stratosphere, and mesosphere. Which of the following layers is responsible for the majority of the Earth's atmospheric pressure?

Correct A. Troposphere

B. Stratosphere

C. Mesosphere

D. Thermosphere

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6

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

Correct D. Hydrolysis

Correct Answer: D

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Question 7

A company that specializes in the production of textiles and clothing is an example of a:

A. Primary industry

Correct B. Secondary industry

C. Tertiary industry

D. Quaternary industry

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8

The diagram below shows the population pyramid of a country. What does the shape of the pyramid indicate about the country's population?

A. The country has a high birth rate and a high death rate

Correct B. The country has a high birth rate and a low death rate

C. The country has a low birth rate and a high death rate

D. The country has a low birth rate and a low death rate

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9

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

Correct D. Convection

Correct Answer: D

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Question 10

The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river. What is the name of the feature labeled 'A'?

Correct A. Thalweg

B. Meander

C. Oxbow lake

D. Delta

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11

The Earth's rotation causes the apparent shift of the position of celestial bodies in the sky due to a phenomenon known as

A. Precession

B. Nutation

Correct C. Aberration

D. Refraction

Correct Answer: C

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Question 12

The Niger Delta is a major wetland area in Nigeria, characterized by a complex network of rivers, creeks, and mangrove forests. What is the primary reason for the high level of sedimentation in the Niger Delta?

A. High rainfall in the region

B. Deforestation and soil erosion

Correct C. Sediment load from the Niger River

D. Tectonic activity

Correct Answer: C

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Question 13

The concept of 'carrying capacity' in geography refers to the maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can support indefinitely. What is the primary factor that determines the carrying capacity of an ecosystem?

Correct A. Availability of food and water

B. Predation and competition

C. Disease and parasites

D. Climate and weather patterns

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14

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?

Correct 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

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15

The 'Green Revolution' was a major agricultural transformation that took place in the mid-20th century, characterized by the introduction of high-yielding crop varieties and intensive farming practices. What was the primary goal of the Green Revolution?

Correct A. To increase food production and reduce hunger

B. To promote sustainable agriculture and environmental conservation

C. To improve rural livelihoods and reduce poverty

D. To increase agricultural exports and economic growth

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16

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?

Correct A. 1:10,000

B. 1:50,000

C. 1:100,000

D. 1:200,000

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17

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

Correct C. 700°C

D. 800°C

Correct Answer: C

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Question 18

A company is considering investing in a new factory in the Niger Delta region. The factory will produce plastic bags, which will be sold in the local market. What type of economic activity is this?

A. Primary economic activity

Correct B. Secondary economic activity

C. Tertiary economic activity

D. Quaternary economic activity

Correct Answer: B

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Question 19

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?

Correct A. 1:10,000

B. 1:50,000

C. 1:100,000

D. 1:200,000

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20

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

Correct C. 700°C

D. 800°C

Correct Answer: C

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Question 21

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 22

The diagram below shows the different stages of soil formation. Which stage is represented by the diagram?

A. Stage 1: Weathering

B. Stage 2: Erosion

C. Stage 3: Deposition

Correct D. Stage 4: Soil formation

Correct Answer: D

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Question 23

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

Correct D. Desert climate zone

Correct Answer: D

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Question 24

The diagram below shows the different types of vegetation found in the tropical rainforest. Which type of vegetation is represented by the diagram?

Correct A. Tropical rainforest vegetation

B. Tropical deciduous forest vegetation

C. Tropical savanna vegetation

D. Tropical grassland vegetation

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25

The diagram below shows the different types of landforms found in Nigeria. Which type of landform is represented by the diagram?

Correct A. Plateau

B. Mountain

C. Hill

D. Valley

Correct Answer: A

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