POST UTME OAU 2023 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT a result of fluvial erosion?
Correct A. A waterfall
B. A meandering river
C. A delta
D. A canyon

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between the amount of fertilizer applied to a crop and the yield of the crop. Which of the following is the most likely explanation for the shape of the graph?
Correct A. The law of diminishing returns
B. The law of supply and demand
C. The concept of opportunity cost
D. The concept of comparative advantage

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
The diagram below shows a map of the Niger Delta region. Which of the following is a major economic activity in the region?
A. Agriculture
B. Mining
Correct C. Oil production
D. Tourism

Correct Answer: C

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Question 4
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a mountain range. Which of the following is a result of tectonic uplift?
A. A valley
Correct B. A mountain range
C. A plateau
D. A canyon

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between the amount of rainfall and the yield of a crop. Which of the following is the most likely explanation for the shape of the graph?
Correct A. The law of diminishing returns
B. The law of supply and demand
C. The concept of opportunity cost
D. The concept of comparative advantage

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
What is the primary factor controlling the formation of the Dahomey Basin in Nigeria?
Correct A. Tectonic activity
B. Volcanic activity
C. Weathering and erosion
D. Sea level changes

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
What is the main reason for the formation of the Niger Delta?
A. Tectonic activity
B. Volcanic activity
Correct C. Sedimentation and deposition
D. Weathering and erosion

Correct Answer: C

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Question 8
What is the primary factor controlling the distribution of vegetation in the Guinea savanna region of Nigeria?
A. Temperature
Correct B. Precipitation
C. Soil type
D. Altitude

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9
What is the main reason for the formation of the Benue Trough?
Correct A. Tectonic activity
B. Volcanic activity
C. Weathering and erosion
D. Sea level changes

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
What is the primary factor controlling the distribution of soil types in Nigeria?
A. Climate
B. Topography
Correct C. Parent material
D. Vegetation

Correct Answer: C

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Question 11
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is most likely to be formed by the erosive action of the river?
Correct A. A meander
B. A waterfall
C. A delta
D. A canyon

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
The diagram below shows a map of Nigeria. Which of the following cities is located in the Niger Delta region?
A. Lagos
Correct B. Port Harcourt
C. Benin City
D. Abuja

Correct Answer: B

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Question 13
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between population growth and economic development. What is the likely consequence of a rapid increase in population growth?
A. Increased economic growth
B. Decreased economic growth
C. No change in economic growth
Correct D. Increased poverty

Correct Answer: D

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Question 14
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river delta. Which of the following landforms is most likely to be formed by the depositional action of the river?
A. A meander
B. A waterfall
Correct C. A delta
D. A canyon

Correct Answer: C

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Question 15
The diagram below shows a map of Nigeria. Which of the following cities is located in the savanna region?
A. Lagos
Correct B. Kano
C. Benin City
D. Abuja

Correct Answer: B

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Question 16
The Earth's axial tilt is approximately 23.5°. What is the effect of this tilt on the distribution of solar radiation throughout the year?
Correct A. Increased solar radiation in the summer months
B. Decreased solar radiation in the winter months
C. Uniform distribution of solar radiation throughout the year
D. Increased solar radiation in the equatorial regions

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
A company is considering investing in a new factory in a region with an abundance of coal reserves. What type of economic activity is this an example of?
A. Primary economic activity
Correct B. Secondary economic activity
C. Tertiary economic activity
D. Quaternary economic activity

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18
A map shows a river flowing through a valley. What type of landscape feature is this?
Correct A. A valley
B. A plateau
C. A mountain range
D. A delta

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
A city has a population of 500,000 people. If the population grows at a rate of 2% per annum, what will be the population after 5 years?
A. 550,000
B. 600,000
C. 650,000
Correct D. 700,000

Correct Answer: D

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Question 20
A farmer is considering using a new type of fertilizer that contains a mixture of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. What is the primary benefit of using this fertilizer?
Correct A. Increased crop yields
B. Improved soil structure
C. Reduced soil erosion
D. Increased water retention

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
The Earth's rotation causes the Coriolis effect, which in turn influences the formation of weather patterns. What is the primary mechanism by which the Coriolis effect affects global climate?
Correct A. Global wind patterns
B. Ocean currents
C. Atmospheric pressure systems
D. Weather fronts

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
A map projection is a way of representing the Earth's surface on a flat surface. Which of the following map projections is known for preserving angles and shapes?
A. Mercator projection
Correct B. Gall-Peters projection
C. Robinson projection
D. Azimuthal equidistant projection

Correct Answer: B

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Question 23
The process of plate tectonics involves the movement of the Earth's lithosphere. What is the primary force driving this movement?
Correct A. Convection currents in the mantle
B. Radioactive decay
C. Gravitational forces
D. Tidal forces

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24
The Earth's surface is composed of various types of rocks. Which of the following rocks is characterized by its foliated texture?
A. Igneous rock
B. Sedimentary rock
Correct C. Metamorphic rock
D. Foliated rock

Correct Answer: C

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Question 25
The Earth's natural resources are essential for human survival. What is the primary source of freshwater on the planet?
A. Rivers
B. Lakes
Correct C. Groundwater
D. Atmospheric water

Correct Answer: C

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