POST UTME OSUSTECH 2017 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The diagram below shows the distribution of vegetation belts in Nigeria. Which of the following vegetation belts is NOT found in the savanna region?
A. Tropical Rainforest
B. Savanna
Correct C. Desert
D. Mountain

Correct Answer: C

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Question 2
The table below shows the population growth rate of Nigeria from 1980 to 2010. What is the average annual growth rate of the population during this period?
A. 2.5%
Correct B. 3.2%
C. 3.8%
D. 4.1%

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3
The diagram below shows the distribution of rainfall in Nigeria. Which of the following states receives the highest average annual rainfall?
A. Lagos
Correct B. Port Harcourt
C. Kano
D. Jos

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4
The table below shows the economic indicators of Nigeria from 2000 to 2015. What is the average annual growth rate of the GDP during this period?
A. 6.2%
Correct B. 7.1%
C. 8.3%
D. 9.5%

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5
The diagram below shows the distribution of population density in Nigeria. Which of the following states has the highest population density?
Correct A. Lagos
B. Kano
C. Kaduna
D. Jos

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
A map projection that preserves angles and shapes is known as a:
Correct A. Conformal projection
B. Azimuthal projection
C. Cylindrical projection
D. Orthographic projection

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
The process of human migration from rural areas to urban areas is known as:
Correct A. Urbanization
B. Ruralization
C. Counterurbanization
D. Suburbanization

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
The Earth's atmosphere is composed of approximately 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, and 1% other gases. What is the percentage of oxygen in the atmosphere?
A. 20%
Correct B. 21%
C. 22%
D. 23%

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9
A diagram of a simple harmonic motion is shown below. What is the phase angle of the motion?
A. 0°
B. 30°
Correct C. 45°
D. 60°

Correct Answer: C

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Question 10
A population of 1000 individuals is growing at a rate of 5% per annum. What is the population after 2 years?
A. 1100
Correct B. 1125
C. 1150
D. 1200

Correct Answer: B

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Question 11
The Earth's surface is composed of various landforms, including mountains, valleys, and plateaus. Which of the following is the primary process responsible for the formation of these landforms?
A. Weathering and erosion
Correct B. Tectonic plate movement
C. Volcanic activity
D. Glacial movement

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. Estuary
C. Barrier island
D. Tidal flat

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
The diagram below shows a simple titration setup. What is the purpose of the burette in this setup?
Correct A. To measure the volume of the titrant
B. To measure the volume of the analyte
C. To mix the titrant and analyte
D. To separate the titrant and analyte

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
The diagram below shows a simple circuit. What is the function of the resistor in this circuit?
Correct A. To reduce the voltage across the circuit
B. To increase the current through the circuit
C. To regulate the power supply
D. To protect the circuit from overvoltage

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
The diagram below shows a simple graph. What is the name of the graph labeled 'A'?
Correct A. Scatter plot
B. Line graph
C. Bar chart
D. Pie chart

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
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 17
The diagram below shows the relationship between temperature and precipitation in a tropical region. Which of the following is a correct description of the relationship?
A. As temperature increases, precipitation decreases
Correct B. As temperature increases, precipitation increases
C. There is no relationship between temperature and precipitation
D. Precipitation is independent of temperature

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18
The economic activity that involves the extraction of minerals from the earth is known as:
A. Agriculture
Correct B. Mining
C. Manufacturing
D. Tourism

Correct Answer: B

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Question 19
The diagram below shows the structure of a cell. Which of the following is a correct description of the function of the mitochondria?
A. It is responsible for the synthesis of proteins
Correct B. It is responsible for the breakdown of glucose
C. It is responsible for the storage of genetic information
D. It is responsible for the transmission of nerve impulses

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20
The economic concept that refers to the idea that the production of one good affects the production of another good is known as:
A. Opportunity cost
B. Comparative advantage
C. Economies of scale
Correct D. The law of diminishing returns

Correct Answer: D

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Question 21
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 is a factor that can affect carrying capacity?
A. Climate change
Correct B. Availability of resources
C. Technological advancements
D. Population growth rate

Correct Answer: B

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Question 22
In the context of economic geography, which of the following is an example of a primary industry?
A. Agriculture
B. Manufacturing
C. Tourism
Correct D. Mining

Correct Answer: D

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Question 23
The diagram below shows a cross-section of the Earth's atmosphere. What is the primary function of the ozone layer?
Correct A. To absorb ultraviolet radiation
B. To regulate Earth's temperature
C. To protect living organisms from radiation
D. To facilitate atmospheric circulation

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24
The diagram below shows a map of the Niger Delta region. What is the primary economic activity in this region?
A. Agriculture
Correct B. Fishing
C. Mining
D. Manufacturing

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25
The concept of entropy in thermodynamics refers to the measure of disorder or randomness in a system. Which of the following is an example of a process that increases entropy?
A. Spontaneous combustion
Correct B. Phase transition
C. Isotonic contraction
D. Isothermal expansion

Correct Answer: B

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