POST UTME NOUN 2023 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
What is the primary mechanism of soil erosion in areas with intense rainfall?
A. Water runoff
B. Wind erosion
C. Sheet erosion
D. Gully erosion
Question 2
The Niger Delta region is characterized by a complex network of distributaries, distributaries, and distributaries. Which of the following best describes the primary reason for this complexity?
A. The Niger River's high sediment load
B. The region's high rainfall and flooding
C. The presence of numerous distributaries and distributaries
D. The influence of the Atlantic Ocean's tidal forces
Question 3
A company is considering the construction of a new factory in a region with a high level of environmental degradation. What is the primary environmental impact of the factory's operation?
A. Air pollution
B. Water pollution
C. Soil pollution
D. All of the above
Question 4
In a tropical savanna climate, the dry season is characterized by a significant decrease in precipitation, which leads to the formation of a distinct dry season vegetation belt. What is the primary reason for the formation of this dry season vegetation belt?
A. Increased cloud cover
B. Reduced evapotranspiration
C. Decreased temperature
D. Increased precipitation
Question 5
A farmer wants to plant a rectangular field with a length of 10 m and a width of 5 m. If the farmer wants to plant a crop that requires 2 kg of fertilizer per square meter, how many kilograms of fertilizer will the farmer need?
A. 50 kg
B. 75 kg
C. 100 kg
D. 125 kg
Question 6
The process of weathering that involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller fragments through the action of ice is known as _______.
A. Mechanical weathering
B. Chemical weathering
C. Physical weathering
D. Biological weathering
Question 7
A diagram of a cross-section of a river valley shows a meandering course with a sinuosity of 1.5. What does this indicate about the river's behavior?
A. The river is highly erosive
B. The river is highly depositional
C. The river is meandering
D. The river is braided
Question 8
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between the amount of fertilizer applied to a crop and the yield of the crop. What is the name of the type of relationship shown?
A. Direct proportion
B. Inverse proportion
C. Direct variation
D. Inverse variation
Question 9
The process of plate tectonics that involves the movement of the Earth's lithosphere and the creation of mountain ranges is known as _______.
A. Continental drift
B. Sea-floor spreading
C. Subduction
D. Orogenesis
Question 10
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river delta. What is the likely reason for the formation of the delta?
A. Tectonic uplift
B. Volcanic activity
C. Sediment deposition
D. Glacial activity
Question 11
A diagram of a soil profile shows a distinct B horizon with a high concentration of iron and aluminum oxides. What does this indicate about the soil's formation?
A. The soil has been formed through the weathering of rocks
B. The soil has been formed through the accumulation of organic matter
C. The soil has been formed through the leaching of minerals
D. The soil has been formed through the deposition of sediments
Question 12
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a mountain range. What is the likely reason for the formation of the mountain range?
A. Volcanic activity
B. Tectonic uplift
C. Weathering and erosion
D. Glacial activity
Question 13
A city's population growth rate is influenced by its fertility rate, mortality rate, and migration rate. What is the primary factor that affects a city's population growth rate?
A. Fertility rate
B. Mortality rate
C. Migration rate
D. All of the above
Question 14
A map shows a river flowing through a valley. If the river is 10 km long and the valley is 5 km wide, what is the area of the valley?
A. 25 km^2
B. 50 km^2
C. 75 km^2
D. 100 km^2
Question 15
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. What is the name of the landform labeled 'A'?
A. Meander
B. Oxbow lake
C. Delta
D. Floodplain

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