POST UTME NILE UNIVERSITY 2025 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The process of soil formation through the weathering of rocks is an example of a _______ process.
Correct A. Internal land-forming process
B. External land-forming process
C. Biological process
D. Chemical process

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT a result of the river's erosional activity?
A. Meander
Correct B. Oxygen
C. Valley
D. Delta

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3
The population of a city is growing at a rate of 5% per annum. If the current population is 100,000, what will be the population after 5 years?
A. 125,000
B. 150,000
C. 175,000
Correct D. 200,000

Correct Answer: D

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Question 4
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between the amount of rainfall and the yield of a crop. Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A. The graph shows a positive relationship between rainfall and yield.
B. The graph shows a negative relationship between rainfall and yield.
Correct C. The graph shows a direct relationship between rainfall and yield.
D. The graph shows an inverse relationship between rainfall and yield.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 5
The process of soil erosion through the movement of water is an example of a _______ process.
A. Biological process
B. Chemical process
Correct C. Physical process
D. Mechanical process

Correct Answer: C

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Question 6
A map projection that preserves angles and shapes is known as a:
Correct A. Conic projection
B. Azimuthal projection
C. Gnomonic projection
D. Orthographic projection

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
The process of converting a solid waste into a useful product is known as:
Correct A. Recycling
B. Composting
C. Incineration
D. Landfilling

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
A city with a high population density and a high level of economic activity is known as a:
A. Primate city
B. Metropolis
C. Conurbation
Correct D. Megacity

Correct Answer: D

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Question 9
The climate of Nigeria can be broadly classified into two main types: the:
Correct A. Tropical savanna climate
B. Tropical rainforest climate
C. Semi-arid climate
D. Desert climate

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
The vegetation belt that covers the northern part of Nigeria is known as the:
Correct A. Sudan savanna
B. Guinea savanna
C. Tropical rainforest
D. Mangrove forest

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following land-forming processes is primarily responsible for the formation of this valley?
Correct A. Erosion
B. Deposition
C. Tectonic uplift
D. Weathering

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
A company is considering investing in a new project in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. The project involves the extraction of oil from the region. Which of the following economic benefits is most likely to be associated with this project?
Correct A. Increased GDP
B. Improved infrastructure
C. Job creation
D. Environmental degradation

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
The diagram below shows a map of the Jos Plateau region of Nigeria. Which of the following land-forming processes is primarily responsible for the formation of this plateau?
A. Volcanic activity
B. Weathering
C. Erosion
Correct D. Tectonic uplift

Correct Answer: D

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Question 14
A farmer in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria is considering using a new type of fertilizer to improve crop yields. Which of the following economic benefits is most likely to be associated with the use of this fertilizer?
Correct A. Increased crop yields
B. Improved soil quality
C. Reduced labor costs
D. Environmental degradation

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a soil profile. Which of the following soil-forming processes is primarily responsible for the formation of this soil?
Correct A. Weathering
B. Erosion
C. Deposition
D. Biological activity

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
A map scale of 1:50,000 represents an area of _______ square kilometers.
A. 10
B. 50
C. 100
Correct D. 500

Correct Answer: D

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Question 18
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the river valley?
A. U-shaped
B. V-shaped
Correct C. Flat
D. Winding

Correct Answer: C

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Question 19
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between the amount of rainfall and the rate of soil erosion. Which of the following is the correct interpretation of the graph?
A. As rainfall increases, soil erosion decreases.
Correct B. As rainfall increases, soil erosion increases.
C. Soil erosion is independent of rainfall.
D. Rainfall has no effect on soil erosion.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20
The diagram below shows a map of a region with different types of landforms. Which of the following is NOT a type of landform shown on the map?
A. Mountain
B. Valley
C. Plateau
Correct D. Island

Correct Answer: D

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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. Denudation
D. Erosion

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
The Niger Delta is an example of which type of coastal landform?
A. Drowned river mouth
B. Barrier island
Correct C. Deltaic plain
D. Estuary

Correct Answer: C

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Question 23
The map below shows the location of the Jos Plateau in Nigeria. What type of landform is the Jos Plateau?
A. Volcanic plateau
B. Fault-block mountain
Correct C. Dome-shaped mountain
D. Volcanic field

Correct Answer: C

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Question 24
The process of soil erosion through the movement of water is an example of which type of soil erosion?
Correct A. Water erosion
B. Wind erosion
C. Glacial erosion
D. Chemical weathering

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
The map below shows the location of the Benue Trough in Nigeria. What type of landform is the Benue Trough?
Correct A. Syncline
B. Anticline
C. Fault-block mountain
D. Dome-shaped mountain

Correct Answer: A

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