POST UTME OSUSTECH 2024 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The diagram below represents a cross-section of the Earth's atmosphere. Which of the following layers is responsible for absorbing most of the sun's ultraviolet radiation?
Correct A. Stratosphere
B. Troposphere
C. Mesosphere
D. Thermosphere

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
A company is considering two different locations for a new factory. Location A has a high labor cost but low transportation cost, while Location B has a low labor cost but high transportation cost. Which of the following is a correct statement about the company's decision?
A. The company should choose Location A because it has a lower total cost.
B. The company should choose Location B because it has a lower labor cost.
C. The company should choose Location A because it has a lower transportation cost.
Correct D. The company should choose Location B because it has a lower total cost.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 3
A rock sample has a density of 2.5 g/cm^3 and a volume of 10 cm^3. What is the mass of the rock sample?
Correct A. 25 g
B. 50 g
C. 75 g
D. 100 g

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
The diagram below represents a simple harmonic motion. Which of the following is a correct statement about the motion?
A. The motion is periodic.
B. The motion is oscillatory.
Correct C. The motion is simple harmonic.
D. The motion is complex.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 5
A company is considering two different marketing strategies. Strategy A has a high initial cost but low ongoing costs, while Strategy B has a low initial cost but high ongoing costs. Which of the following is a correct statement about the company's decision?
A. The company should choose Strategy A because it has a lower total cost.
B. The company should choose Strategy B because it has a lower initial cost.
C. The company should choose Strategy A because it has a lower ongoing cost.
Correct D. The company should choose Strategy B because it has a lower total cost.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 6
The process of plate tectonics that involves the movement of the Earth's lithosphere is known as
A. Continental Drift
Correct B. Sea-Floor Spreading
C. Plate Convergence
D. Plate Divergence

Correct Answer: B

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Question 7
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river delta. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of this type of delta?
A. It is formed by the deposition of sediment
B. It is characterized by a network of distributaries
C. It is typically found in tropical regions
Correct D. It is a type of river that flows into the ocean

Correct Answer: D

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Question 8
The population of a city is growing at a rate of 5% per annum. If the current population is 100,000, what will be the population after 2 years?
A. 110,000
B. 115,000
C. 120,000
Correct D. 125,000

Correct Answer: D

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Question 9
The diagram below shows a map of Nigeria. Which of the following states is NOT a coastal state?
A. Lagos
Correct B. Kogi
C. Delta
D. Kaduna

Correct Answer: B

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Question 10
The Earth's atmosphere is composed of several layers, including the troposphere, stratosphere, and mesosphere. Which of the following is NOT 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 found
Correct C. It is the layer where the temperature increases with altitude
D. It is the layer where the atmosphere is thinnest

Correct Answer: C

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Question 11
A map projection is a representation of the Earth's surface on a flat surface. Which of the following is a characteristic of a conformal map projection?
Correct A. It preserves angles and shapes
B. It preserves distances and directions
C. It preserves areas and shapes
D. It preserves shapes and sizes

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
A population pyramid is a graphical representation of a population's age and sex structure. Which of the following is a characteristic of a population pyramid?
A. It is a graphical representation of a population's age and sex structure
B. It is a numerical representation of a population's age and sex structure
Correct C. It is a graphical representation of a population's age and sex structure, with the x-axis representing age and the y-axis representing sex
D. It is a numerical representation of a population's age and sex structure, with the x-axis representing age and the y-axis representing sex

Correct Answer: C

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Question 13
The Niger Delta is a major wetland area located in the southern part of Nigeria. Which of the following is a characteristic of the Niger Delta?
Correct A. It is a major wetland area located in the southern part of Nigeria
B. It is a major dryland area located in the northern part of Nigeria
C. It is a major wetland area located in the northern part of Nigeria
D. It is a major dryland area located in the southern part of Nigeria

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
The Benue Trough is a major geological feature located in the central part of Nigeria. Which of the following is a characteristic of the Benue Trough?
Correct A. It is a major geological feature located in the central part of Nigeria
B. It is a major geological feature located in the southern part of Nigeria
C. It is a major geological feature located in the northern part of Nigeria
D. It is a major geological feature located in the eastern part of Nigeria

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
The process of weathering is the breakdown of rocks into smaller fragments. Which of the following is a type of weathering?
A. Mechanical weathering
B. Chemical weathering
C. Biological weathering
Correct D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

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Question 16
The process of erosion is the removal of rocks and soil from one location to another. Which of the following is a type of erosion?
A. Water erosion
B. Wind erosion
C. Ice erosion
Correct D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

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Question 17
The process of sedimentation is the deposition of sediment at the bottom of a body of water. Which of the following is a type of sedimentation?
A. Lithification
B. Compaction
C. Cementation
Correct D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

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Question 18
The process of plate tectonics is the movement of the Earth's lithosphere. Which of the following is a type of plate boundary?
A. Divergent boundary
B. Convergent boundary
C. Transform boundary
Correct D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

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Question 19
The process of glaciation is the formation of ice sheets and glaciers. Which of the following is a type of glaciation?
A. Continental glaciation
B. Alpine glaciation
C. Polar glaciation
Correct D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

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Question 20
The diagram below shows the distribution of a particular resource in Nigeria. Which region is likely to have the highest concentration of this resource?
Correct A. North-West
B. North-East
C. South-West
D. South-East

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
A firm in the manufacturing sector is considering two different locations for its new factory. Location A has a higher labor cost but is closer to the market, while Location B has a lower labor cost but is farther from the market. Which location would be more suitable for the firm?
Correct A. Location A
B. Location B
C. Both locations are equally suitable
D. Neither location is suitable

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
The diagram below shows the structure of the Earth's atmosphere. Which layer is responsible for absorbing most of the sun's ultraviolet radiation?
A. Troposphere
Correct B. Stratosphere
C. Mesosphere
D. Thermosphere

Correct Answer: B

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Question 23
A farmer in Nigeria is considering two different types of soil for his farm. Soil A has a higher pH level but is more prone to erosion, while Soil B has a lower pH level but is less prone to erosion. Which soil would be more suitable for the farmer?
A. Soil A
Correct B. Soil B
C. Both soils are equally suitable
D. Neither soil is suitable

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24
The diagram below shows the distribution of vegetation in Nigeria. Which region is likely to have the highest concentration of tropical rainforest?
A. North-East
Correct B. South-West
C. South-East
D. North-West

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25
A firm in the service sector is considering two different locations for its new office. Location A has a higher rent but is closer to the market, while Location B has a lower rent but is farther from the market. Which location would be more suitable for the firm?
Correct A. Location A
B. Location B
C. Both locations are equally suitable
D. Neither location is suitable

Correct Answer: A

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