POST UTME NOUN 2019 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The diagram below shows the distribution of vegetation belts in West Africa. Which of the following vegetation belts is NOT found in the region?
A. Tropical Rainforest
B. Savanna
C. Desert
Correct D. Temperate Forest

Correct Answer: D

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Question 2
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 2 years?
A. 105,000
Correct B. 110,250
C. 115,625
D. 120,937

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT formed by the river?
A. Meander
B. Oxbow Lake
C. Delta
Correct D. Waterfall

Correct Answer: D

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Question 4
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
Correct C. Oxisol
D. Inceptisol

Correct Answer: C

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Question 5
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
Correct D. Collision

Correct Answer: D

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Question 6
The process of soil formation involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller particles through physical and chemical weathering. Which of the following is an example of a physical weathering process?
Correct A. Freezing and Thawing
B. Chemical Weathering
C. Erosion
D. Deposition

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
A map is a representation of the Earth's surface on a flat surface. What is the term for the process of transferring information from the map to the real world?
A. Map Projection
B. Cartography
Correct C. Georeferencing
D. Map Reading

Correct Answer: C

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Question 8
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?
Correct A. Drilling
B. Extraction
C. Refining
D. Transportation

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
The Earth's rotation causes the Coriolis effect, which affects the movement of air masses. What is the term for the rotation of the Earth on its axis?
A. Precession
B. Nutation
Correct C. Rotation
D. Revolution

Correct Answer: C

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Question 10
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
Correct B. Astronomy
C. Geology
D. Meteorology

Correct Answer: B

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Question 11
What is the primary factor driving the formation of the Niger Delta's distributary network?
A. Tectonic uplift
Correct B. River discharge
C. Sea level rise
D. Human activities

Correct Answer: B

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Question 12
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
Correct B. Warmer temperatures
C. Changes in land use
D. Sea level rise

Correct Answer: B

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Question 13
The formation of the Benue Trough is primarily due to which of the following tectonic processes?
Correct A. Rifting
B. Folding
C. Volcanism
D. Erosion

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
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
Correct C. Weathering and erosion
D. Glacial activity

Correct Answer: C

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Question 15
The Niger River's discharge is affected by the presence of which of the following landforms?
A. Delta
Correct B. Tributary
C. Meander
D. Oxbow lake

Correct Answer: B

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Question 16
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
Correct C. C
D. D

Correct Answer: C

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Question 17
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
Correct C. C
D. D

Correct Answer: C

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Question 18
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
Correct C. C
D. D

Correct Answer: C

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Question 19
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
Correct C. C
D. D

Correct Answer: C

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Question 20
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
Correct C. C
D. D

Correct Answer: C

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Question 21
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
Correct C. C
D. D

Correct Answer: C

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Question 22
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT a result of fluvial erosion?
Question 23
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 by a river
B. Deposition by a river
C. Glacial erosion
D. Tectonic uplift

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24
A company is considering investing in a new project in a region with a high level of economic activity. Which of the following economic indicators would be most relevant to the company's decision?
Correct A. Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
B. Inflation Rate
C. Unemployment Rate
D. Population Growth Rate

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
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
Correct D. Over-Extraction of Groundwater

Correct Answer: D

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