POST UTME RSU 2025 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The Earth's rotation causes the apparent shift of the position of a star in the sky over a 24-hour period. This phenomenon is known as
Correct A. Diurnal Motion
B. Annual Motion
C. Precession
D. Nutation

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
The diagram below shows a cross-section 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 3
The diagram below shows a simple harmonic motion. What is the equation of motion for this system?
Correct A. ( x(t) = A cos (omega t + phi) )
B. ( x(t) = A sin (omega t + phi) )
C. ( x(t) = A cos (2omega t + phi) )
D. ( x(t) = A sin (2omega t + phi) )

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
The diagram below shows a population pyramid. What is the demographic characteristic of the population that is represented by the shaded area?
A. High birth rate
Correct B. High death rate
C. High population growth rate
D. Low population growth rate

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5
The diagram below shows a simple economic model. What is the equilibrium price and quantity of the good in this market?
Correct A. ( P = 10 + 2Q )
B. ( P = 10 - 2Q )
C. ( P = 20 + Q )
D. ( P = 20 - Q )

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
In the context of Environmental Issues and Management, what is the primary cause of desertification in the Sahel region of Nigeria?
Correct A. Overgrazing
B. Climate Change
C. Soil Erosion
D. Deforestation

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
A company is considering the construction of a new factory in a rural area of Nigeria. What is the primary economic benefit of this project?
A. Increased Employment Opportunities
B. Improved Infrastructure
Correct C. Enhanced Economic Growth
D. Increased Tax Revenue

Correct Answer: C

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Question 8
What is the primary mechanism of internal land-forming processes in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria?
A. Tectonic Uplift
B. Volcanic Activity
Correct C. Riverine Deposition
D. Glacial Erosion

Correct Answer: C

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Question 9
A researcher is studying the population dynamics of a rural community in Nigeria. What is the primary factor influencing population growth in this community?
Correct A. Fertility Rate
B. Mortality Rate
C. Migration Rate
D. Urbanization Rate

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
What is the primary economic activity in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria?
A. Agriculture
B. Mining
Correct C. Oil and Gas
D. Manufacturing

Correct Answer: C

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Question 11
What is the primary factor controlling the formation of the savanna vegetation belt in West Africa?
A. Temperature
Correct B. Precipitation
C. Altitude
D. Soil type

Correct Answer: B

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Question 12
A map of Nigeria shows a region with a high population density. What is the most likely reason for this?
Correct A. Proximity to a major city
B. Availability of fertile land
C. Access to a major transportation route
D. Presence of a natural resource

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
A diagram of the Niger Delta shows a network of distributaries and distributary channels. What is the primary function of these features?
Correct A. To distribute sediment
B. To facilitate navigation
C. To regulate water flow
D. To support agriculture

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
A graph of the population growth of Nigeria shows a J-shaped curve. What does this indicate?
A. A declining population
B. A stable population
Correct C. A growing population
D. A stationary population

Correct Answer: C

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Question 15
A map of Nigeria shows a region with a high level of soil erosion. What is the most likely cause of this?
Correct A. Deforestation
B. Overgrazing
C. Poor agricultural practices
D. Climate change

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
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 17
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT characteristic of a river valley?
A. Meandering river
B. Floodplain
C. Delta
Correct D. Upland

Correct Answer: D

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Question 18
The formation of soil through the breakdown of rocks and organic matter is known as:
A. Weathering
B. Erosion
C. Deposition
Correct D. Pedogenesis

Correct Answer: D

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Question 19
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a delta. Which of the following landforms is NOT characteristic of a delta?
A. Meandering river
B. Floodplain
Correct C. Upland
D. Delta plain

Correct Answer: C

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Question 20
The process of soil erosion that involves the removal of topsoil by wind or water is known as:
A. Water erosion
Correct B. Wind erosion
C. Glacial erosion
D. Landslide erosion

Correct Answer: B

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Question 21
Analyze the impact of climate change on the vegetation belts of Nigeria, considering the effects on the savannas, forests, and grasslands. Which of the following is a likely consequence of climate change on the vegetation belts?
A. Shifts in the distribution of vegetation belts towards higher latitudes
B. Changes in the types of vegetation that dominate each belt
Correct C. Increased frequency and severity of wildfires in savannas and grasslands
D. Loss of biodiversity in forests due to altered precipitation patterns

Correct Answer: C

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Question 22
A company is considering investing in a new manufacturing facility in Nigeria. The facility will produce textiles using cotton as the primary raw material. Which of the following economic factors should be considered when evaluating the feasibility of this investment?
A. The availability of skilled labor in the region
B. The cost of transporting cotton from the port to the manufacturing facility
C. The potential for economies of scale in production
Correct D. The impact of the investment on the local textile industry

Correct Answer: D

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Question 23
A map of Nigeria shows the location of several major rivers, including the Niger and Benue rivers. Which of the following is a likely consequence of the confluence of these rivers?
Correct A. The formation of a large delta at the point of confluence
B. The creation of a barrier island due to sedimentation
C. The development of a unique ecosystem at the confluence
D. The reduction in water flow due to the confluence

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24
A company is considering investing in a new renewable energy project in Nigeria. The project will involve the installation of solar panels to generate electricity. Which of the following economic factors should be considered when evaluating the feasibility of this investment?
A. The cost of transporting the solar panels to the installation site
B. The potential for economies of scale in production
Correct C. The impact of the investment on the local energy market
D. The availability of skilled labor in the region

Correct Answer: C

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Question 25
A map of Nigeria shows the location of several major cities, including Lagos and Abuja. Which of the following is a likely consequence of the growth of these cities?
Correct A. The development of a unique ecosystem in the surrounding areas
B. The creation of a barrier island due to sedimentation
C. The formation of a large delta at the point of confluence
D. The reduction in water flow due to the growth of the cities

Correct Answer: A

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