POST UTME OAU 2024 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
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 NOT a characteristic of the graph?
A. Non-linear relationship
B. Positive correlation
C. Negative correlation
D. No correlation
Question 2
The savannas of West Africa are characterized by a distinct vegetation belt, which is influenced by the region's climate. What is the primary factor responsible for the formation of this vegetation belt?
A. Temperature
B. Precipitation
C. Soil Type
D. Topography
Question 3
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. Services
Question 4
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
C. Freeze-thaw weathering
D. Abrasion
Question 5
A map shows a region with a high population density and a high level of economic activity. What is the most likely type of land use in this region?
A. Agricultural land
B. Urban land
C. Forest land
D. Wetland
Question 6
A farmer is considering two different types of fertilizers for his crops. Fertilizer A costs ₦500 per bag and provides 20% more nutrients than Fertilizer B, which costs ₦400 per bag. If the farmer needs 100 bags of fertilizer, how much will he save by choosing Fertilizer A over Fertilizer B?
A. ₦10,000
B. ₦5,000
C. ₦2,000
D. ₦1,000
Question 7
A map shows a river flowing through a valley. The river's width is 1 kilometer at the source and 5 kilometers at the mouth. What is the scale of the map if the distance between the source and the mouth is 20 kilometers?
A. 1:1000
B. 1:5000
C. 1:2000
D. 1:3000
Question 8
The Earth's atmosphere is composed of several layers, including the troposphere, stratosphere, and mesosphere. Which of the following is a characteristic of the stratosphere?
A. It is the layer where most of the Earth's weather occurs.
B. It is the layer where the ozone layer is located.
C. It is the layer where the temperature increases with altitude.
D. It is the layer where the temperature decreases with altitude.
Question 9
A rock sample is composed of 60% quartz, 20% feldspar, and 20% mica. If the sample weighs 100 grams, how many grams of quartz are present?
A. 40 grams
B. 50 grams
C. 60 grams
D. 70 grams
Question 10
The diagram below shows a map of the population distribution in a country. Which of the following is a characteristic of the urban population?
A. High population density
B. Low population density
C. A high percentage of the population lives in rural areas
D. A low percentage of the population lives in rural areas
Question 11
A company is planning to build a new factory in a region with a high concentration of limestone deposits. The factory will require 100,000 tons of limestone per year. If the company can extract 50 tons of limestone per hour, how many hours will it take to meet the factory's annual demand?
A. 1000 hours
B. 2000 hours
C. 3000 hours
D. 4000 hours
Question 12
The Jos Plateau is a region of significant geological interest in Nigeria, with numerous rock formations and landforms. What is the primary process responsible for the formation of these landforms?
A. Weathering
B. Erosion
C. Deposition
D. Plate Tectonics
Question 13
What is the primary cause of deforestation in Nigeria?
A. Agricultural expansion
B. Urbanization
C. Mining activities
D. Climate change
Question 14
The concept of 'carrying capacity' in population studies refers to the maximum number of individuals of a species that can be supported by a given environment without degrading the environment's quality. Which of the following is a key factor that influences carrying capacity?
A. Availability of food resources
B. Water scarcity
C. Climate change
D. Human population growth
Question 15
The diagram below shows the structure of a quartz crystal. What is the name of the plane that contains the three-fold axis of symmetry?
A. M-plane
B. R-plane
C. Z-plane
D. X-plane

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