POST UTME OAU 2021 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The process of soil formation involves the interaction of several factors, including climate, topography, and vegetation. Which of the following is NOT a primary factor in soil formation?
Correct A. Geological history
B. Climate
C. Topography
D. Vegetation

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
A river's discharge is affected by its slope, which in turn is influenced by the surrounding landscape. What is the term for the rate at which a river's gradient changes?
A. Gradient
B. Slope
Correct C. Gradient change rate
D. Discharge

Correct Answer: C

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Question 3
A diagram of a typical Nigerian savanna landscape is shown below. What is the primary reason for the presence of the savanna ecosystem?
Correct A. Climate
B. Geological history
C. Vegetation
D. Topography

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. What is the term for the process by which the river erodes the valley?
Correct A. Erosion
B. Deposition
C. Weathering
D. Denudation

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
A diagram of a typical Nigerian delta landscape is shown below. What is the primary reason for the presence of the delta ecosystem?
Correct A. Climate
B. Geological history
C. Vegetation
D. Topography

Correct Answer: A

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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
Correct C. Freeze-thaw weathering
D. Abrasion

Correct Answer: C

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Question 7
A city with a population of 500,000 has a growth rate of 3% per annum. Calculate the population after 5 years using the exponential growth formula
A. 600,000
B. 550,000
C. 650,000
Correct D. 700,000

Correct Answer: D

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Question 8
A map shows a river flowing through a valley. The river has a tributary that joins it at a point marked 'X'. Identify the type of drainage pattern
Correct A. Dendritic drainage pattern
B. Trellis drainage pattern
C. Rectangular drainage pattern
D. Radial drainage pattern

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
A firm produces 100 units of a commodity at a cost of ₦10 per unit. If the selling price is ₦15 per unit, calculate the profit per unit
Correct A. ₦5
B. ₦10
C. ₦15
D. ₦20

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
A city has a population of 200,000 with a growth rate of 2% per annum. If the city has a carrying capacity of 500,000, calculate the time taken to reach the carrying capacity using the logistic growth formula
A. 10 years
Correct B. 15 years
C. 20 years
D. 25 years

Correct Answer: B

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Question 11
The Earth's rotation causes a phenomenon known as the Coriolis effect, which influences the formation of weather patterns. However, the Coriolis effect is not the primary driver of global wind patterns. What is the primary driver of global wind patterns?
A. Thermohaline circulation
Correct B. Global atmospheric pressure
C. Trade winds
D. Westerlies

Correct Answer: B

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Question 12
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river delta. What is the name of the landform labeled 'A'?
Correct A. Deltaic plain
B. River mouth
C. Estuary
D. Tidal flat

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
The process of soil formation involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller particles. What is the term for this process?
Correct A. Weathering
B. Erosion
C. Deposition
D. Soil creep

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
The diagram below shows a graph of population growth over time. What is the term for the stage of population growth where the population grows rapidly?
Correct A. Exponential growth
B. Logistic growth
C. Stationary population
D. Declining population

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a glacier. What is the term for the process by which a glacier moves downhill?
Correct A. Glacial creep
B. Glacial flow
C. Glacial erosion
D. Glacial deposition

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
The population growth rate of a city is 3.5% per annum. If the current population is 1.2 million, what will be the population after 5 years?
A. 1.8 million
Correct B. 2.1 million
C. 2.7 million
D. 3.5 million

Correct Answer: B

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Question 17
A rock sample contains 20% quartz, 30% feldspar, and 50% mica. What is the percentage of mica in the sample?
A. 20%
B. 30%
C. 40%
Correct D. 50%

Correct Answer: D

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Question 18
A company produces 500 units of a product per day. If the cost of production is ₦250 per unit, what is the total cost of production for 10 days?
A. ₦1,250,000
B. ₦1,500,000
C. ₦2,000,000
Correct D. ₦2,500,000

Correct Answer: D

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Question 19
A farmer has 10 hectares of land. If he plants 2 hectares with maize, 3 hectares with beans, and 5 hectares with cassava, what percentage of the land is planted with maize?
A. 20%
Correct B. 25%
C. 30%
D. 35%

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20
A river has a discharge of 100 m³/s. If the river flows for 10 hours, what is the total volume of water discharged?
A. 100,000 m³
Correct B. 200,000 m³
C. 300,000 m³
D. 400,000 m³

Correct Answer: B

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Question 21
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. Attrition

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
A company in Nigeria is considering investing in a new industry. The company's management has identified several locations for the new factory, but they need to determine which location has the most suitable climate for the industry. Which of the following climate types is most suitable for a manufacturing industry?
A. Tropical Rainforest
B. Desert
Correct C. Temperate Oceanic
D. Continental

Correct Answer: C

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Question 23
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is formed by the erosive action of the river?
Correct A. Meander
B. Oxbow Lake
C. Delta
D. Canyon

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24
The diagram below shows a simple circuit. What is the function of the resistor in the circuit?
A. To increase the voltage in the circuit
Correct B. To decrease the current in the circuit
C. To increase the current in the circuit
D. To decrease the voltage in the circuit

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25
The diagram below shows a simple graph. What is the equation of the line that passes through the points (2,3) and (4,5)?
Correct A. y = 2x + 1
B. y = x + 2
C. y = 2x - 1
D. y = x - 2

Correct Answer: A

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