POST UTME NOUN 2025 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
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
D. All of the above
Question 2
In a tropical savanna climate, what is the primary factor that determines the type of vegetation?
A. Temperature
B. Precipitation
C. Altitude
D. Soil type
Question 3
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 4
A map of Nigeria shows a region with a high population density. What is the most likely reason for this phenomenon?
A. Proximity to a major city
B. Availability of fertile land
C. Access to a major transportation route
D. Presence of a natural resource
Question 5
A diagram of the solar system shows the planets in our solar system. What is the order of the planets from the Sun?
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
Question 6
What is the main difference between a primary and a secondary industry?
A. Primary industries produce raw materials, while secondary industries produce finished goods.
B. Primary industries produce finished goods, while secondary industries produce raw materials.
C. Primary industries are located in urban areas, while secondary industries are located in rural areas.
D. Primary industries are labor-intensive, while secondary industries are capital-intensive.
Question 7
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
B. 4
C. 6
D. 8
Question 8
What is the name of the process by which the Earth's surface is shaped by the movement of glaciers?
A. Glacial erosion
B. Glacial deposition
C. Glacial abrasion
D. Glacial plucking
Question 9
The diagram below shows a map of Nigeria. Which of the following states is NOT a member of the Niger Delta region?
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Question 10
A population of 100,000 people is growing at a rate of 2% per annum. What is the population after 5 years?
A. 110,000
B. 120,000
C. 130,000
D. 140,000
Question 11
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.
A. 1.5
B. 2.5
C. 3.5
D. 4.5
Question 12
The table below shows the population growth of a city over a period of 10 years. What is the population of the city in 2020?
A. 100000
B. 200000
C. 300000
D. 400000
Question 13
A soil profile consists of the following horizons: O, A, B, C, and R. Which horizon is characterized by the presence of organic matter?
A. O
B. A
C. B
D. C
Question 14
The process of soil formation through the weathering of rocks is known as _______.
A. Erosion
B. Weathering
C. Soilification
D. Pedogenesis
Question 15
A soil sample from a region in Nigeria shows a high level of soil erosion. What is the primary factor responsible for this phenomenon?
A. Deforestation
B. Overgrazing
C. Poor agricultural practices
D. Climate change

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