POST UTME NOUN 2019 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The concept of environmental degradation is closely related to the idea of pollution. What is the primary source of pollution in Nigeria?
A. Industrial activities
B. Agricultural activities
C. Domestic waste
D. Transportation
Question 2
The soil in a particular region is formed from the weathering of granite rocks. Which of the following soil types is most likely to be formed?
A. Alfisol
B. Ultisol
C. Oxisol
D. Inceptisol
Question 3
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 by a river
B. Deposition by a river
C. Glacial erosion
D. Tectonic uplift
Question 4
The diagram below shows the movement of tectonic plates. Which of the following processes is responsible for the formation of mountain ranges?
A. Continental Drift
B. Sea Floor Spreading
C. Subduction
D. Collision
Question 5
What is the primary factor driving the formation of the Niger Delta's distributary network?
A. Tectonic uplift
B. River discharge
C. Sea level rise
D. Human activities
Question 6
A population's growth rate is influenced by the following factors, except:
A. Birth rate
B. Death rate
C. Immigration rate
D. Standard of living
Question 7
A city is experiencing a severe drought, and the local government is considering implementing water conservation measures. Which of the following environmental issues is most relevant to this situation?
A. Climate Change
B. Water Pollution
C. Deforestation
D. Over-Extraction of Groundwater
Question 8
A diagram of the cross-section of the Jos Plateau shows a series of concentric hills. What is the primary reason for this topography?
A. Volcanic activity
B. Tectonic uplift
C. Weathering and erosion
D. Glacial activity
Question 9
The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is characterized by a complex network of rivers and creeks. What is the primary reason for this complexity?
A. Tectonic activity
B. Erosion and sedimentation
C. Human activities
D. Climate change
Question 10
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT a result of fluvial erosion?
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Question 11
The solar system consists of eight planets, dwarf planets, and other smaller bodies. What is the term for the study of the solar system and its objects?
A. Astrology
B. Astronomy
C. Geology
D. Meteorology
Question 12
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT a result of fluvial erosion?
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Question 13
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT a result of fluvial erosion?
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Question 14
The Niger Delta is a major economic region in Nigeria, known for its rich oil reserves. What is the term for the process of extracting oil from the ground?
A. Drilling
B. Extraction
C. Refining
D. Transportation
Question 15
A recent study on the impact of climate change on the vegetation belts of West Africa found that the savannas are expanding at the expense of the rainforests. What is the primary reason for this shift?
A. Increased rainfall
B. Warmer temperatures
C. Changes in land use
D. Sea level rise

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