POST UTME NILE UNIVERSITY 2023 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. Freeze-thaw weathering
D. Abrasion

Correct Answer: C

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Question 2
A river's gradient is affected by the
A. Amount of sediment it carries
B. Velocity of the water
Correct C. Elevation of the surrounding terrain
D. Width of the river

Correct Answer: C

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Question 3
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a delta. What is the name of the landform labeled 'A'?
Correct A. Mouth of the river
B. Delta plain
C. Bird's foot delta
D. Cuspate foreland

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
The process of soil formation that involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller fragments through the action of living organisms is known as
A. Mechanical weathering
B. Chemical weathering
Correct C. Biological weathering
D. Residual weathering

Correct Answer: C

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Question 5
The diagram below shows a graph of temperature against altitude. What is the name of the process labeled 'A'?
Correct A. Adiabatic cooling
B. Adiabatic heating
C. Orographic lift
D. Rain shadow effect

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
The process of soil formation involves the interaction of several factors, including climate, topography, and vegetation. Which of the following is NOT a primary factor in soil formation?
A. Climate
B. Topography
C. Vegetation
Correct D. Geological Time Scale

Correct Answer: D

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Question 7
The diagram below shows the structure of a soil profile. What is the name of the layer marked 'A'?
A. O horizon
Correct B. A horizon
C. B horizon
D. C horizon

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8
The Earth's climate is influenced by several factors, including the amount of solar energy it receives. What is the term for the amount of solar energy that the Earth receives per unit area per unit time?
Correct A. Insolation
B. Radiation
C. Conduction
D. Convection

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
The diagram below shows the structure of the Earth's atmosphere. What is the name of the layer marked 'A'?
Correct A. Troposphere
B. Stratosphere
C. Mesosphere
D. Thermosphere

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
The diagram below shows the structure of a river system. What is the name of the process marked 'A'?
Correct A. Erosion
B. Deposition
C. Meandering
D. Cutting

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Identify the type of landform that would be formed if the river continued to erode the valley at its current rate.
A. A meander
B. A delta
Correct C. A canyon
D. A waterfall

Correct Answer: C

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Question 12
The climate of a region is characterized by high temperatures and low humidity throughout the year. Which of the following vegetation belts is most likely to be found in this region?
A. Tropical rainforest
Correct B. Desert
C. Temperate grassland
D. Temperate deciduous forest

Correct Answer: B

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Question 13
A city with a population of 500,000 has a growth rate of 3% per annum. If the city's population is expected to double in 20 years, what is the annual growth rate of the city's population?
Correct A. 2%
B. 3%
C. 4%
D. 5%

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
A company produces 1000 units of a product per day. If the company operates 365 days a year, what is the total number of units produced in a year?
Correct A. 365,000
B. 365,000,000
C. 365,000,000,000
D. 365,000,000,000,000

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
A farmer has 500 hectares of land available for farming. If the farmer wants to plant a crop that requires 1 hectare of land per unit, how many units of the crop can the farmer plant?
Correct A. 500
B. 5000
C. 50,000
D. 500,000

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
The process of soil formation through the weathering of rocks is known as _______.
A. Erosion
B. Weathering
C. Soilification
Correct D. Pedogenesis

Correct Answer: D

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Question 17
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following is a characteristic of the river's course?
A. Meandering
B. Straight
C. Winding
Correct D. U-shaped

Correct Answer: D

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Question 18
The population of Nigeria is projected to reach _______ by 2050.
A. 200 million
Correct B. 300 million
C. 400 million
D. 500 million

Correct Answer: B

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Question 19
The Earth's atmosphere is composed of _______ percent oxygen.
A. 20%
B. 30%
Correct C. 40%
D. 50%

Correct Answer: C

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Question 20
The diagram below shows a map of Nigeria's vegetation zones. Which of the following is a characteristic of the Guinea savanna zone?
A. High rainfall
B. Low rainfall
C. High temperature
Correct D. Seasonal variation

Correct Answer: D

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Question 21
In a tropical rainforest, the rate of soil formation is influenced by the rate of weathering, which is in turn affected by the type of vegetation. Which of the following types of vegetation is most likely to increase the rate of weathering?
A. Tall grasslands
B. Mangrove forests
Correct C. Tropical rainforests
D. Bamboo forests

Correct Answer: C

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Question 22
A company that specializes in the production of textiles has a factory located in a region with an abundance of cotton. However, the factory is also located near a major river that is prone to flooding. What type of economic activity is this company engaged in?
A. Agriculture
Correct B. Manufacturing
C. Mining
D. Tourism

Correct Answer: B

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Question 23
A map shows a region with a high concentration of population along the coast. What type of climate is this region likely to have?
Correct A. Tropical
B. Desert
C. Temperate
D. Polar

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24
A city with a population of 500,000 has a growth rate of 2% per annum. If the city's population in 5 years' time is 650,000, what is the current population growth rate?
Correct A. 1.5%
B. 2%
C. 2.5%
D. 3%

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
A map shows a region with a high concentration of population along the coast. What type of vegetation is this region likely to have?
Correct A. Tropical rainforest
B. Temperate rainforest
C. Desert
D. Tundra

Correct Answer: A

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