POST UTME NILE UNIVERSITY 2025 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
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?
A. Erosion
B. Deposition
C. Tectonic uplift
D. Weathering
Question 2
The process of soil formation through the weathering of rocks is an example of which type of land-forming process?
A. Internal land-forming process
B. External land-forming process
C. Denudation
D. Erosion
Question 3
The Earth's rotation causes the Coriolis effect, which in turn influences the formation of weather patterns. What is the primary mechanism by which the Coriolis effect affects weather patterns?
A. The Coriolis effect deflects winds and ocean currents, leading to the formation of high and low-pressure systems.
B. The Coriolis effect influences the trajectory of weather systems, such as hurricanes and typhoons.
C. The Coriolis effect affects the formation of clouds and precipitation patterns.
D. The Coriolis effect has no significant impact on weather patterns.
Question 4
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
D. Island
Question 5
A map of the Niger Delta region shows a series of distributaries that branch off from the main stem of the Niger River. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of distributaries?
A. They are smaller than the main stem
B. They are longer than the main stem
C. They are wider than the main stem
D. They are deeper than the main stem
Question 6
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between temperature and altitude. What is the name of the process labeled 'B'?
A. Adiabatic cooling
B. Adiabatic heating
C. Conduction
D. Convection
Question 7
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.
B. As rainfall increases, soil erosion increases.
C. Soil erosion is independent of rainfall.
D. Rainfall has no effect on soil erosion.
Question 8
A company that specializes in the production of cement has a factory located in the Niger Delta region. The factory uses a combination of limestone and clay as raw materials. What is the primary economic benefit of using limestone as a raw material?
A. It is abundant in the Niger Delta region
B. It is cheap to extract
C. It is a key component in the production of cement
D. It is environmentally friendly
Question 9
The process of converting a solid waste into a useful product is known as:
A. Recycling
B. Composting
C. Incineration
D. Landfilling
Question 10
The climate of a region is determined by its _______________ latitude.
A. equatorial
B. tropical
C. temperate
D. polar
Question 11
The Niger Delta is an example of which type of coastal landform?
A. Drowned river mouth
B. Barrier island
C. Deltaic plain
D. Estuary
Question 12
The diagram below shows a map of the world's major vegetation belts. What is the name of the belt labeled 'C'?
A. Tropical rainforest
B. Tropical savanna
C. Temperate rainforest
D. Temperate grassland
Question 13
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?
A. Increased GDP
B. Improved infrastructure
C. Job creation
D. Environmental degradation
Question 14
A soil profile consists of the following layers: A (0-10 cm), B (10-30 cm), C (30-50 cm), and D (50-70 cm). What is the approximate percentage of sand in the B horizon?
A. 20%
B. 30%
C. 40%
D. 50%
Question 15
The process of soil erosion through the movement of water is an example of which type of soil erosion?
A. Water erosion
B. Wind erosion
C. Glacial erosion
D. Chemical weathering

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