POST UTME RSU 2019 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
In the context of Economic Geography, what is the primary factor that determines the location of a manufacturing industry?
A. Transportation costs
Correct B. Availability of raw materials
C. Labor costs
D. Market demand

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2
A soil profile is characterized by the following sequence: O, A, B, C, R. What does each letter represent?
Correct A. Organic, Allochthonous, Bioturbation, Colluvium, Rock
B. Organic, Alluvium, Bauxite, Calcite, Rock
C. Oxidation, Accumulation, Bioturbation, Colluvium, Rock
D. Oxidation, Accumulation, Bauxite, Calcite, Rock

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
Using the following map, identify the location of the Niger Delta region in Nigeria.
A. Southwestern Nigeria
B. South-central Nigeria
Correct C. Southeastern Nigeria
D. Northwestern Nigeria

Correct Answer: C

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Question 4
What is the primary cause of soil erosion in Nigeria?
Correct A. Deforestation
B. Overgrazing
C. Climate change
D. Urbanization

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
Using the following diagram, identify the type of soil formation process depicted.
Correct A. Weathering
B. Erosion
C. Deposition
D. Transformation

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
The process of weathering that involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller fragments due to the expansion and contraction of water within the rock's pores is known as:
A. Mechanical weathering
B. Chemical weathering
Correct C. Physical weathering
D. Biological weathering

Correct Answer: C

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Question 7
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT a result of the river's erosional activity?
A. Meander
B. Valley
C. Delta
Correct D. Oxygen

Correct Answer: D

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Question 8
The Earth's rotation causes the following phenomenon:
A. Tides
B. Seasons
Correct C. Day and night
D. Earthquakes

Correct Answer: C

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Question 9
The diagram below shows a population pyramid. Which of the following age groups is NOT represented in the pyramid?
A. Infants (0-4 years)
B. Children (5-14 years)
C. Working-age adults (15-64 years)
Correct D. Retirees (65+ years)

Correct Answer: D

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Question 10
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 11
The diagram below shows a cross-section of the Niger Delta. What is the likely effect of the sediment load on the delta's morphology?
A. The delta will become more pronounced.
Correct B. The delta will become less pronounced.
C. The delta will remain unchanged.
D. The delta will disappear.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 12
The Earth's rotation causes the Coriolis effect, which in turn affects global weather patterns. What is the primary consequence of this effect on tropical cyclones?
A. Tropical cyclones form closer to the equator.
Correct B. Tropical cyclones form farther from the equator.
C. Tropical cyclones move more slowly.
D. Tropical cyclones move more quickly.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 13
The diagram below shows a geological cross-section of the Benue Trough. What is the likely cause of the trough's formation?
A. Tectonic activity.
B. Weathering and erosion.
Correct C. Plate movement.
D. Volcanic activity.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 14
The diagram below shows a map of Nigeria's soil types. What is the primary characteristic of the Alfisol soil type?
A. High pH.
Correct B. Moderate pH.
C. Low pH.
D. Neutral pH.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 15
The diagram below shows a map of Nigeria's population density. What is the primary factor contributing to the high population density in the north?
A. Agricultural activities.
B. Industrial activities.
Correct C. Urbanization.
D. Climate.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 16
The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is characterized by a complex network of rivers and creeks. Which of the following is a major factor contributing to the formation of these waterways?
A. Tectonic activity
Correct B. Erosion by the Niger River
C. Deposition of sediments
D. Volcanic activity

Correct Answer: B

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Question 17
A map of Nigeria shows the following features: a mountain range in the north, a desert in the north-east, and a rainforest in the south-west. What is the name of the mountain range?
Correct A. The Jos Plateau
B. The Adamawa Mountains
C. The Benue Trough
D. The Kainji Hills

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
The following diagram shows a cross-section of the Nigerian landscape. What is the name of the geological feature labeled 'A'?
Correct A. The Jos Plateau
B. The Adamawa Mountains
C. The Benue Trough
D. The Kainji Hills

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
The following table shows the distribution of major crops in Nigeria. What is the name of the crop that is most widely grown in the north?
A. Maize
Correct B. Sorghum
C. Millet
D. Rice

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20
The following diagram shows a graph of the population growth of Nigeria. What is the name of the stage of population growth that Nigeria is currently in?
A. The Exponential Stage
Correct B. The Logistic Stage
C. The Stationary Stage
D. The Declining Stage

Correct Answer: B

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Question 21
A soil profile in the humid tropics shows a distinct O-horizon, A-horizon, E-horizon, and C-horizon. Which of the following processes is most likely responsible for the formation of the O-horizon?
A. Leaching
B. Weathering
Correct C. Humus accumulation
D. Erosion

Correct Answer: C

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Question 22
A map shows a series of parallel ridges and valleys in a mountain range. What type of landform is this an example of?
Correct A. Fold mountain
B. Block mountain
C. Volcanic mountain
D. Dome-shaped mountain

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
A country's GDP per capita is 10,000. If the country's population is 50 million, what is the total GDP?
A. ₦500,000,000,000
Correct B. ₦1,000,000,000,000
C. ₦5,000,000,000,000
D. ₦10,000,000,000,000

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24
A company is considering investing in a new project. The project has a net present value (NPV) of 100,000 and a payback period of 5 years. What is the internal rate of return (IRR) of the project?
A. 10%
Correct B. 15%
C. 20%
D. 25%

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25
A map shows a series of concentric circles around a city. What type of landform is this an example of?
A. Island
B. Peninsula
Correct C. Delta
D. Tectonic plate boundary

Correct Answer: C

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