POST UTME NOUN 2017 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is characterized by a unique combination of physical and economic factors. What is the primary reason for the high level of biodiversity in this region?
A. The presence of mangrove forests
B. The high level of rainfall and humidity
C. The presence of oil and gas reserves
D. The unique combination of freshwater and saltwater habitats
Question 2
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
B. Gall-Peters Projection
C. Mercator Projection
D. Robinson Projection
Question 3
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
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
Question 4
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'?
A. Tropical rainforest
B. Savanna
C. Temperate forest
D. Tundra
Question 5
The diagram below shows the solar system. Which planet is most likely to have a surface temperature of -200°C?
A. Mars
B. Jupiter
C. Saturn
D. Uranus
Question 6
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
D. Seasonal variations in temperature
Question 7
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
D. Ocean
Question 8
The population growth rate of Nigeria is influenced by which of the following factors?
A. High fertility rates and low mortality rates
B. Urbanization and migration
C. Education and family planning
D. Economic development and poverty reduction
Question 9
The process of soil formation through the breakdown of rocks and minerals is known as
A. Weathering
B. Erosion
C. Deposition
D. Plate Tectonics
Question 10
A farmer in a rural area of Nigeria is experiencing soil erosion. What is the most likely cause of this erosion?
A. Overgrazing
B. Deforestation
C. Poor farming practices
D. Climate change
Question 11
Climate and vegetation belts are closely related to each other. What is the primary factor that determines the type of vegetation in a given region?
A. Temperature
B. Precipitation
C. Altitude
D. Soil type
Question 12
The map below shows the distribution of major crops in Nigeria. What is the primary crop grown in the savanna region?
A. Maize
B. Rice
C. Sorghum
D. Cotton
Question 13
The map below shows the distribution of major industries in Nigeria. What is the primary industry located in the southwestern region?
A. Textile
B. Food processing
C. Petroleum refining
D. Construction
Question 14
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
C. Growth Rate
D. Migration Rate
Question 15
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?
A. 25 g
B. 30 g
C. 35 g
D. 40 g

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