POST UTME OAU 2018 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
A diagram of the Earth's climate zones shows the following pattern: tropical, subtropical, temperate, polar. Which of the following is a characteristic of the temperate climate zone?
A. Mild winters and cool summers
B. Hot summers and cold winters
C. High levels of precipitation throughout the year
D. Low levels of precipitation throughout the year
Question 2
A sedimentary rock's texture is determined by the size and shape of its constituent particles. What is the primary characteristic of a rock with a texture described as 'fine-grained'?
A. The rock is composed of large, angular particles
B. The rock is composed of small, rounded particles
C. The rock is composed of medium-sized, irregular particles
D. The rock is composed of a mixture of large and small particles
Question 3
A map of Nigeria shows the Niger Delta region with a large number of oil rigs. Which of the following is a likely consequence of the oil extraction activities in this region?
A. Increased poverty among local communities
B. Improved infrastructure in the region
C. Enhanced biodiversity in the Niger Delta
D. Increased oil production in the region
Question 4
A river's gradient is the ratio of its slope to its length. If a river has a slope of 0.05 and a length of 100 km, what is its gradient?
A. 0.0005
B. 0.005
C. 0.05
D. 0.5
Question 5
A map scale of 1:50,000 represents a distance of 1 centimeter on the map to a distance of 50,000 centimeters in real life. If the map measures 20 centimeters from point A to point B, what is the real-life distance between the two points?
A. 1000 meters
B. 5000 meters
C. 10000 meters
D. 20000 meters
Question 6
The Niger Delta is a major economic hub in Nigeria, with significant oil and gas reserves. What is the primary economic activity that drives the region's economy?
A. Agriculture
B. Mining
C. Manufacturing
D. Petroleum extraction
Question 7
A map projection is a way of representing the Earth's surface on a flat surface. What is the main advantage of the Mercator projection?
A. It preserves angles and shapes
B. It preserves distances and shapes
C. It preserves angles and sizes
D. It preserves distances and sizes
Question 8
The Niger River is a vital source of water and transportation in Nigeria. What is the primary mechanism by which the Niger River affects the country's economy?
A. Hydroelectric power generation
B. Irrigation
C. Navigation
D. Fishing
Question 9
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT typically found in this type of valley?
A. Meander
B. Oxbow lake
C. Levee
D. Oxygen
Question 10
A graph of the relationship between population density and economic development shows a positive correlation. Which of the following is a likely explanation for this relationship?
A. Increased access to education and healthcare
B. Improved infrastructure and transportation
C. Increased migration to urban areas
D. Increased reliance on subsistence agriculture
Question 11
The Earth's atmosphere is composed of approximately 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, and 1% other gases. What is the percentage of oxygen in the Earth's atmosphere?
A. 20%
B. 21%
C. 22%
D. 23%
Question 12
The Earth's surface is composed of various landforms. What is the primary process responsible for the formation of a canyon?
A. Weathering and erosion
B. Plate tectonics
C. Volcanic activity
D. Glacial activity
Question 13
A map of Nigeria shows the distribution of different soil types. What is the primary factor responsible for the formation of laterite soil?
A. Weathering and erosion
B. Plate tectonics
C. Volcanic activity
D. Climate and vegetation
Question 14
The savannas of West Africa are characterized by a distinct vegetation type. What is the primary factor that determines the distribution of savannas in this region?
A. Temperature
B. Precipitation
C. Soil type
D. Altitude
Question 15
The map below shows the distribution of different types of rocks in Nigeria. Which of the following types of rocks is NOT found in the northern part of the country?
A. Igneous
B. Sedimentary
C. Metamorphic
D. Granite

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