POST UTME OAU 2025 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
What is the primary factor that determines the formation of soil in a region?
Correct A. Parent material
B. Climate
C. Topography
D. Vegetation

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
A company is considering investing in a new project in the Niger Delta region. What is the primary economic factor that the company should consider?
A. Availability of skilled labor
B. Proximity to major markets
Correct C. Availability of natural resources
D. Government incentives

Correct Answer: C

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Question 3
What is the primary characteristic of the tropical rainforest climate in Nigeria?
A. High temperatures and low rainfall
Correct B. High temperatures and high rainfall
C. Low temperatures and low rainfall
D. Low temperatures and high rainfall

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4
A farmer in the savanna region of Nigeria is considering planting a new crop. What is the primary factor that the farmer should consider?
A. Availability of water
B. Soil type
Correct C. Climate
D. Market demand

Correct Answer: C

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Question 5
What is the primary mechanism by which the Earth's atmosphere regulates the planet's temperature?
Correct A. Greenhouse effect
B. Ozone layer
C. Atmospheric pressure
D. Wind patterns

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
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?
A. Temperature
B. Humidity
Correct C. Gravity
D. Atmospheric Pressure

Correct Answer: C

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Question 7
A population of 1000 individuals is growing at a rate of 10% per annum. If the growth rate remains constant, what will be the population after 5 years?
A. 1300
B. 1500
Correct C. 1700
D. 2000

Correct Answer: C

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Question 8
A map scale is 1:50,000. If a distance on the map is 2 cm, what is the corresponding distance in the real world?
A. 100 m
Correct B. 500 m
C. 1000 m
D. 5000 m

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9
A rock sample has a density of 2.5 g/cm³. If the volume of the sample is 10 cm³, what is its mass?
Correct A. 25 g
B. 50 g
C. 75 g
D. 100 g

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
A population pyramid is a graphical representation of a population's age structure. Which of the following is a characteristic of a population pyramid?
A. A large number of deaths
B. A large number of births
C. A narrow base and a narrow top
Correct D. A wide base and a narrow top

Correct Answer: D

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Question 11
The process of soil formation in Nigeria involves the interaction of several factors, including climate, topography, and vegetation. Which of the following is NOT a primary factor in soil formation?
A. Climate
B. Topography
C. Vegetation
Correct D. Gravity

Correct Answer: D

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Question 12
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
Correct D. Petroleum

Correct Answer: D

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Question 13
The Benue Trough is a major geological feature in Nigeria, characterized by a series of faults and folds. What is the primary type of rock that forms the Benue Trough?
A. Igneous
Correct B. Sedimentary
C. Metamorphic
D. Hydrothermal

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14
The map below shows the distribution of major cities in Nigeria. What is the primary reason for the concentration of cities in the southwestern region?
A. Proximity to the coast
Correct B. Access to transportation networks
C. Availability of natural resources
D. Climate

Correct Answer: B

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Question 15
The diagram below shows the structure of a typical Nigerian farm. What is the primary function of the farm?
Correct A. Food production
B. Raw material supply
C. Employment generation
D. Environmental conservation

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
The concept of carrying capacity in population studies refers to the maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can sustainably support. Which of the following factors is NOT a determinant of carrying capacity?
A. Climate
Correct B. Topography
C. Water availability
D. Soil quality

Correct Answer: B

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Question 17
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. What is the name of the landform labeled 'A'?
Correct A. River terrace
B. River meander
C. River delta
D. River floodplain

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
The diagram below shows a simple economic model. What is the name of the curve labeled 'D'?
A. Law of supply
B. Law of demand
C. Equilibrium price
Correct D. Supply curve

Correct Answer: D

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Question 19
The diagram below shows a simple soil erosion process. What is the name of the landform labeled 'B'?
A. Soil creep
Correct B. Gully erosion
C. Sheet erosion
D. Rill erosion

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20
The concept of entropy in environmental studies refers to the measure of disorder or randomness in a system. Which of the following statements is TRUE about entropy?
Correct A. Entropy always increases over time
B. Entropy always decreases over time
C. Entropy remains constant over time
D. Entropy is a measure of energy

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
In a study of population growth, the population of a city is modeled by the logistic equation ( P(t) = rac{c}{1 + Ae^{-kt}} ), where ( c ) is the carrying capacity, ( A ) is a constant, and ( k ) is the growth rate. If the population at time ( t = 0 ) is 1000, and at time ( t = 10 ) is 5000, what is the value of ( k )?
A. 0.05
Correct B. 0.1
C. 0.2
D. 0.5

Correct Answer: B

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Question 22
A map projection is used to represent the Earth's surface on a flat surface. Which of the following map projections preserves 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 diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following is a characteristic of the river's course?
Correct A. Meandering
B. Straight
C. Winding
D. Tortuous

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24
The diagram below shows a simple harmonic motion. What is the amplitude of the motion?
A. 2 cm
Correct B. 4 cm
C. 6 cm
D. 8 cm

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25
The diagram below shows a simple circuit. What is the current in the circuit?
A. 2 A
Correct B. 4 A
C. 6 A
D. 8 A

Correct Answer: B

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