Practice Post UTME NOUN geography 2025 Past Questions

Question 1

Using the concept of fractal dimension, calculate the fractal dimension of a coastline with a length of 1000 km and a scaling factor of 0.5.

Correct A. 1.5

B. 2.5

C. 3.5

D. 4.5

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2

A population of 1000 individuals is growing at a rate of 10% per annum. Using the exponential growth model, calculate the population after 5 years.

A. 1638

Correct B. 1738

C. 1838

D. 1938

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3

A river has a discharge of 100 m^3/s and a velocity of 2 m/s. Calculate the cross-sectional area of the river using the equation of continuity.

A. 50 m^2

Correct B. 100 m^2

C. 200 m^2

D. 500 m^2

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4

A firm is producing a good with a production function of Q = 2L + 3K, where L is labor and K is capital. If the price of labor is ₦100 per hour and the price of capital is ₦200 per unit, calculate the marginal product of labor.

A. 2

Correct B. 4

C. 6

D. 8

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5

A firm is producing a good with a production function of Q = 2L + 3K, where L is labor and K is capital. If the price of labor is ₦100 per hour and the price of capital is ₦200 per unit, calculate the marginal product of capital.

A. 6

Correct B. 12

C. 18

D. 24

Correct Answer: B

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Question 6

In the context of Nigeria's geography, what is the primary factor responsible for the formation of the Jos Plateau?

A. Volcanic activity

B. Tectonic uplift

Correct C. Weathering and erosion

D. Glacial activity

Correct Answer: C

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Question 7

A map of Nigeria shows a region with a high population density. What is the most likely reason for this phenomenon?

Correct A. Proximity to a major city

B. Availability of fertile land

C. Access to a major transportation route

D. Presence of a natural resource

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8

A diagram of Nigeria's climate zones shows a region with a tropical savanna climate. What is the primary characteristic of this climate zone?

A. High levels of rainfall throughout the year

Correct B. A distinct wet and dry season

C. A relatively constant temperature throughout the year

D. A high level of humidity throughout the year

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9

A soil sample from a region in Nigeria shows a high level of soil erosion. What is the primary factor responsible for this phenomenon?

Correct A. Deforestation

B. Overgrazing

C. Poor agricultural practices

D. Climate change

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10

A map of Nigeria shows a region with a high level of population growth. What is the primary factor responsible for this phenomenon?

A. High levels of fertility

B. Improved healthcare

C. Increased access to education

Correct D. Economic growth

Correct Answer: D

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Question 11

In a tropical savanna climate, what is the primary factor that determines the type of vegetation?

A. Temperature

Correct B. Precipitation

C. Altitude

D. Soil type

Correct Answer: B

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Question 12

A soil profile consists of the following horizons: O, A, B, C, and R. Which horizon is characterized by the presence of organic matter?

Correct A. O

B. A

C. B

D. C

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13

The Earth's atmosphere is composed of approximately 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, and 1% other gases. What is the primary function of the atmosphere?

A. Regulation of temperature

B. Protection from harmful radiation

C. Supply of oxygen

Correct D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

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Question 14

A population of 1000 individuals is growing at a rate of 10% per annum. What is the population after 5 years?

A. 1500

B. 2000

Correct C. 2500

D. 3000

Correct Answer: C

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Question 15

A city with a population of 500,000 is experiencing a growth rate of 5% per annum. What is the carrying capacity of the city?

A. 100,000

B. 500,000

C. 1,000,000

Correct D. 2,000,000

Correct Answer: D

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Question 16

The process of soil formation through the weathering of rocks is known as _______.

A. Erosion

B. Weathering

C. Soilification

Correct D. Pedogenesis

Correct Answer: D

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Question 17

The Earth's atmosphere is composed of approximately _______% nitrogen.

Correct A. 70

B. 80

C. 90

D. 95

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18

The process of soil erosion by water is known as _______.

A. Rill erosion

B. Gully erosion

C. Sheet erosion

Correct D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

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Question 19

The Earth's climate is classified into five main zones: _______.

Correct A. Tropical, Desert, Temperate, Polar, Continental

B. Tropical, Desert, Temperate, Polar, Oceanic

C. Tropical, Desert, Temperate, Continental, Polar

D. Tropical, Desert, Temperate, Oceanic, Continental

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20

The process of soil formation through the action of living organisms is known as _______.

A. Soilification

B. Pedogenesis

C. Soilification through living organisms

Correct D. Pedogenesis through living organisms

Correct Answer: D

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Question 21

What is the primary factor controlling the formation of soil in Nigeria?

Correct A. Parent material

B. Climate

C. Topography

D. Organic matter

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22

A map of Nigeria shows a region with a high population density. What is the most likely reason for this?

Correct A. Proximity to a major city

B. Availability of fertile land

C. Access to a major transportation route

D. Presence of a natural resource

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23

What is the name of the process by which the Earth's plates move and change?

Correct A. Plate tectonics

B. Continental drift

C. Seafloor spreading

D. Mountain building

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24

A diagram of the solar system shows the planets in our solar system. What is the order of the planets from the Sun?

Correct A. Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

B. Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, Uranus

C. Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune

D. Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Uranus, Neptune, Jupiter, Saturn

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25

A map of Nigeria shows a region with a high level of soil erosion. What is the most likely reason for this?

Correct A. Deforestation

B. Overgrazing

C. Poor agricultural practices

D. Climate change

Correct Answer: A

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