Practice Post UTME NOUN geography 2017 Past Questions

Question 1

The population growth rate of a city is 3.5% per annum. If the current population is 500,000, what will be the population after 5 years?

Correct A. 550,000

B. 525,000

C. 575,000

D. 600,000

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2

A farmer is considering two different types of fertilizers to apply to his maize crop. Fertilizer A costs ₦200 per bag and Fertilizer B costs ₦300 per bag. If the farmer needs 5 bags of fertilizer, which option is more cost-effective?

Correct A. Fertilizer A

B. Fertilizer B

C. Both are equally cost-effective

D. Neither is cost-effective

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3

The diagram below shows the distribution of vegetation in a region. Which type of vegetation is most likely to be found in the area labeled 'A'?

Correct A. Tropical rainforest

B. Savanna

C. Temperate forest

D. Tundra

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4

A rock sample is analyzed and found to have a density of 2.5 g/cm³. If the volume of the rock sample is 10 cm³, what is the mass of the rock sample?

Correct A. 25 g

B. 30 g

C. 35 g

D. 40 g

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5

The diagram below shows the solar system. Which planet is most likely to have a surface temperature of -200°C?

Correct A. Mars

B. Jupiter

C. Saturn

D. Uranus

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6

The process of plate tectonics involves the movement of the Earth's lithosphere, which is broken into several large plates that float on the semi-fluid asthenosphere. What is the primary mechanism driving this movement?

Correct A. Convection currents in the asthenosphere

B. Radioactive decay in the Earth's core

C. Gravitational forces acting on the plates

D. Tidal forces from the Moon

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7

The Niger Delta is a major wetland ecosystem in Nigeria, characterized by a complex network of rivers, creeks, and mangrove forests. What is the primary cause of the high levels of sedimentation in the Niger Delta?

A. The high volume of rainfall in the Niger River basin

Correct B. The erosion of the surrounding hills and mountains

C. The deposition of sediment from the ocean currents

D. The human activities such as deforestation and agriculture

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8

The Earth's atmosphere is composed of several layers, including the troposphere, stratosphere, and mesosphere. What is the primary function of the ozone layer in the stratosphere?

Correct A. To absorb ultraviolet radiation from the Sun

B. To regulate the Earth's temperature

C. To protect the Earth from meteorites

D. To facilitate the process of photosynthesis

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9

The Niger River is the longest river in West Africa, stretching over 4,100 kilometers from its source in Guinea to its delta in Nigeria. What is the primary reason for the Niger River's high levels of sedimentation?

Correct A. The high volume of rainfall in the Niger River basin

B. The erosion of the surrounding hills and mountains

C. The deposition of sediment from the ocean currents

D. The human activities such as deforestation and agriculture

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10

The Niger Delta is a major wetland ecosystem in Nigeria, characterized by a complex network of rivers, creeks, and mangrove forests. What is the primary cause of the high levels of biodiversity in the Niger Delta?

Correct A. The diverse range of habitats in the Niger Delta

B. The high levels of sedimentation in the Niger Delta

C. The presence of mangrove forests in the Niger Delta

D. The human activities such as fishing and tourism

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11

A map projection is a way of representing the Earth's surface on a flat surface. What is the name of the map projection that preserves angles and shapes, but not sizes?

A. Azimuthal Equidistant Projection

Correct B. Gall-Peters Projection

C. Mercator Projection

D. Robinson Projection

Correct Answer: B

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Question 12

The process of soil formation involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller particles. What is the term for the type of soil that forms from the weathering of rocks in a humid climate?

Correct A. Alfisol

B. Andisol

C. Entisol

D. Inceptisol

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13

A population is a group of individuals of the same species living in a particular area. What is the term for the rate at which a population increases or decreases?

A. Birth Rate

B. Death Rate

Correct C. Growth Rate

D. Migration Rate

Correct Answer: C

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Question 14

The climate of a region is influenced by its latitude and altitude. What is the term for the movement of warm air from the equator towards the poles?

A. Global Wind Patterns

Correct B. Hadley Cell

C. Trade Winds

D. Westerlies

Correct Answer: B

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Question 15

The process of soil erosion involves the removal of soil particles from one location to another. What is the term for the type of soil erosion that occurs when water flows over the land?

A. Sheet Erosion

Correct B. Rill Erosion

C. Gully Erosion

D. Splash Erosion

Correct Answer: B

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Question 16

The Earth's rotation causes the apparent shift of the position of celestial objects in the sky due to the observer's location on the planet. What is the term for this phenomenon?

A. Parallax

B. Refraction

Correct C. Aberration

D. Scintillation

Correct Answer: C

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Question 17

The Niger Delta is characterized by a complex network of distributaries and distributary channels. What is the primary reason for this?

Correct A. High sediment load from the Niger River

B. Tectonic activity in the region

C. Human activities such as deforestation and dredging

D. Natural subsidence of the delta

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18

The savannas of West Africa are characterized by a distinct wet and dry season. What is the primary factor responsible for this seasonal variation?

A. Latitude and proximity to the equator

B. Altitude and elevation

Correct C. Rainfall and precipitation patterns

D. Temperature and humidity gradients

Correct Answer: C

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Question 19

The formation of laterite soils in tropical regions is primarily due to the weathering of which type of rocks?

A. Igneous rocks

B. Sedimentary rocks

Correct C. Metamorphic rocks

D. Volcanic rocks

Correct Answer: C

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Question 20

The population growth rate of Nigeria is influenced by which of the following factors?

Correct A. High fertility rates and low mortality rates

B. Urbanization and migration

C. Education and family planning

D. Economic development and poverty reduction

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21

The process of soil formation through the breakdown of rocks and minerals is known as

Correct A. Weathering

B. Erosion

C. Deposition

D. Plate Tectonics

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22

The diagram below shows the different climate belts of the world. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Tropical Rainforest climate?

A. High temperatures throughout the year

B. High levels of rainfall

C. High levels of humidity

Correct D. Seasonal variations in temperature

Correct Answer: D

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Question 23

The diagram below shows the different stages of soil erosion. Which of the following is NOT a stage of soil erosion?

A. Weathering

B. Erosion

C. Deposition

Correct D. Plate Tectonics

Correct Answer: D

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Question 24

The diagram below shows the different types of landforms. Which of the following is NOT a type of landform?

A. Mountain

B. Valley

C. Plateau

Correct D. Ocean

Correct Answer: D

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Question 25

The diagram below shows the different types of vegetation. Which of the following is NOT a type of vegetation?

A. Forest

B. Grassland

C. Desert

Correct D. Ocean

Correct Answer: D

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