POST UTME SKYLINE UNIVERSITY 2018 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The diagram below illustrates a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following land-forming processes is primarily responsible for the formation of this valley?
Correct A. Erosion by water
B. Erosion by wind
C. Deposition by water
D. Deposition by wind

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
A company is considering the establishment of a new factory in a region with a high level of rainfall. Which of the following economic activities is most likely to be associated with this region?
Correct A. Agriculture
B. Mining
C. Manufacturing
D. Tourism

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
The diagram below illustrates a cross-section of a soil profile. Which of the following soil formation processes is primarily responsible for the formation of the topsoil?
Correct A. Weathering
B. Erosion
C. Deposition
D. Leaching

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
A company is considering the establishment of a new factory in a region with a high level of rainfall. Which of the following environmental issues is most likely to be associated with this region?
A. Soil erosion
Correct B. Water pollution
C. Air pollution
D. Deforestation

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5
The diagram below illustrates a cross-section of a river delta. Which of the following land-forming processes is primarily responsible for the formation of this delta?
Correct A. Deposition by water
B. Erosion by water
C. Deposition by wind
D. Erosion by wind

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is characterized by a complex network of rivers and creeks. What is the primary reason for this complex network?
A. Tectonic activity
Correct B. Weathering and erosion
C. Human activities
D. Geological structure

Correct Answer: B

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Question 7
The Earth's atmosphere is composed of several layers. 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 8
The climate of Nigeria is characterized by a tropical savanna climate. What is the primary factor responsible for this climate?
A. Latitude
B. Altitude
Correct C. Distance from the equator
D. Oceanic influence

Correct Answer: C

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Question 9
The Niger River is the longest river in Nigeria. What is the primary source of the Niger River?
A. Lake Chad
B. Kainji Lake
Correct C. Guinea Highlands
D. Cameroon Highlands

Correct Answer: C

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Question 10
The Jos Plateau is a region of Nigeria known for its rich mineral resources. What is the primary mineral resource found in this region?
A. Coal
Correct B. Iron ore
C. Copper
D. Gold

Correct Answer: B

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Question 11
The process of plate tectonics is primarily responsible for the formation of which of the following landforms?
A. Volcanoes
Correct B. Mountain Ranges
C. Islands
D. Continents

Correct Answer: B

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Question 12
The diagram below shows the structure of a rock. Which of the following is the correct classification of the rock?
A. Igneous
B. Sedimentary
Correct C. Metamorphic
D. Foliated

Correct Answer: C

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Question 13
The diagram below shows the water cycle. Which of the following is the correct sequence of events?
Correct A. Evaporation -> Condensation -> Precipitation
B. Evaporation -> Precipitation -> Condensation
C. Condensation -> Evaporation -> Precipitation
D. Precipitation -> Condensation -> Evaporation

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
The diagram below shows the structure of a river. Which of the following is the correct classification of the river?
A. Alluvial
B. Glacial
Correct C. Fluvial
D. Tectonic

Correct Answer: C

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Question 15
The diagram below shows the structure of a mountain. Which of the following is the correct classification of the mountain?
Correct A. Folded
B. Faulted
C. Volcanic
D. Block

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
The process of soil formation through the weathering of rocks is known as
A. Erosion
B. Weathering
C. Soilification
Correct D. Pedogenesis

Correct Answer: D

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Question 17
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT a result of fluvial erosion?
A. Meander
B. Oxbow Lake
C. Delta
Correct D. Canyon

Correct Answer: D

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Question 18
The map below shows the location of the Benue Trough in Nigeria. Which of the following is a characteristic of the Benue Trough?
A. It is a rift valley
B. It is a fault zone
Correct C. It is a sedimentary basin
D. It is a volcanic region

Correct Answer: C

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Question 19
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a delta. Which of the following is a characteristic of a delta?
Correct A. It is a region of deposition
B. It is a region of erosion
C. It is a region of tectonic activity
D. It is a region of volcanic activity

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20
The map below shows the location of the Niger Delta in Nigeria. Which of the following is a characteristic of the Niger Delta?
Correct A. It is a region of deposition
B. It is a region of erosion
C. It is a region of tectonic activity
D. It is a region of volcanic activity

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
The Hadley, Ferrel, and Rossby cells are associated with which climate and vegetation belt?
Correct A. Tropical Rainforest
B. Temperate Grassland
C. Polar Desert
D. Temperate Rainforest

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
The Earth's axial tilt is responsible for the formation of which type of climate and vegetation belt?
A. Tropical Rainforest
Correct B. Temperate Grassland
C. Polar Desert
D. Temperate Rainforest

Correct Answer: B

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Question 23
The process of soil formation is influenced by which of the following factors?
A. Temperature and precipitation
B. Topography and vegetation
C. Parent material and time
Correct D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

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Question 24
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. What is the name of the landform labeled 'A'?
Correct A. Valley
B. Plateau
C. Mountain
D. Hill

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
The diagram below shows a map of the Earth's solar system. What is the name of the planet labeled 'B'?
A. Mercury
Correct B. Venus
C. Earth
D. Mars

Correct Answer: B

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