POST UTME SKYLINE UNIVERSITY 2019 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
What is the primary factor controlling the formation of soil catenas in the Nigerian savanna region?
A. Topography
B. Climate
Correct C. Parent material
D. Vegetation

Correct Answer: C

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Question 2
A diagram of a soil profile showing the A, B, and C horizons is provided. Which of the following processes is most likely responsible for the formation of the B horizon?
Correct A. Leaching
B. Weathering
C. Erosion
D. Deposition

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
A river flowing through a region of high relief will likely exhibit which of the following characteristics?
A. High water velocity and low water depth
B. Low water velocity and high water depth
Correct C. High water velocity and high water depth
D. Low water velocity and low water depth

Correct Answer: C

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Question 4
A diagram of a cross-section of a delta is provided. Which of the following features is most likely to be found in the foreland region?
A. A sandbar
B. A mudflat
C. A distributary channel
Correct D. A deltaic lobe

Correct Answer: D

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Question 5
A diagram of a soil profile showing the A, B, and C horizons is provided. Which of the following processes is most likely responsible for the formation of the C horizon?
A. Leaching
Correct B. Weathering
C. Erosion
D. Deposition

Correct Answer: B

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Question 6
A river's meandering path is influenced by the following factors EXCEPT:
A. Sediment load
B. Water velocity
C. Bank erosion
Correct D. Tectonic activity

Correct Answer: D

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Question 7
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a delta. Identify the type of delta.
Correct A. Bird's Foot Delta
B. Cuspate Delta
C. Arcuate Delta
D. Tectonic Delta

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
The process of soil formation involves the following stages EXCEPT:
A. Weathering
B. Erosion
C. Deposition
Correct D. Fermentation

Correct Answer: D

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Question 9
The diagram below shows a graph of population growth. Identify the stage of population growth.
Correct A. Exponential Growth
B. Logarithmic Growth
C. Saturated Growth
D. Declining Growth

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
The following factors contribute to soil erosion EXCEPT:
A. Rainfall
B. Wind
C. Water
Correct D. Gravity

Correct Answer: D

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Question 11
The diagram below represents a cross-section of a river delta. Which of the following is a characteristic of the distributaries in this delta?
A. They are narrow and deep
Correct B. They are wide and shallow
C. They are straight and parallel
D. They are meandering and braided

Correct Answer: B

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Question 12
The diagram below represents a scatter plot of the relationship between population density and per capita income in a country. What is the likely explanation for the positive correlation between these two variables?
Correct A. As population density increases, people have more opportunities to engage in entrepreneurship and innovation, leading to higher per capita income
B. As population density increases, people have more access to education and healthcare, leading to higher per capita income
C. As population density increases, people have more opportunities to engage in subsistence farming, leading to lower per capita income
D. As population density increases, people have more opportunities to engage in industrialization, leading to higher per capita income

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
The diagram below represents a cross-section of a mountain range. Which of the following is a characteristic of the rocks in this range?
A. They are igneous and metamorphic
Correct B. They are sedimentary and metamorphic
C. They are igneous and sedimentary
D. They are metamorphic and sedimentary

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14
The diagram below represents a map of a country's climate zones. Which of the following is a characteristic of the tropical rainforest climate zone?
Correct A. It has a high level of rainfall throughout the year
B. It has a dry season during the winter months
C. It has a cool temperature throughout the year
D. It has a hot temperature throughout the year

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
The diagram below represents a graph of the relationship between the amount of fertilizer applied to a crop and the yield of the crop. What is the likely explanation for the positive correlation between these two variables?
Correct A. As the amount of fertilizer applied increases, the crop has more nutrients to grow and produce more yield
B. As the amount of fertilizer applied increases, the crop has more water to absorb and produce more yield
C. As the amount of fertilizer applied increases, the crop has more sunlight to absorb and produce more yield
D. As the amount of fertilizer applied increases, the crop has more pests to attract and produce more yield

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
The diagram below illustrates the process of soil formation through the weathering of rocks. Which of the following is NOT a type of weathering?
A. Mechanical weathering
B. Chemical weathering
C. Biological weathering
Correct D. Thermal weathering

Correct Answer: D

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Question 17
The table below shows the population growth of a city over a period of 10 years. What is the average annual growth rate?
A. 2.5%
Correct B. 3.2%
C. 4.1%
D. 5.5%

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18
The diagram below illustrates the movement of tectonic plates. Which of the following is a consequence of this movement?
A. Earthquakes
B. Volcanic eruptions
C. Mountain building
Correct D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

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Question 19
The table below shows the distribution of a company's revenue over a period of 5 years. What is the total revenue?
A. ₦1,500,000
B. ₦2,000,000
Correct C. ₦2,500,000
D. ₦3,000,000

Correct Answer: C

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Question 20
The diagram below illustrates the process of photosynthesis. Which of the following is a by-product of this process?
Correct A. Oxygen
B. Carbon dioxide
C. Water
D. Glucose

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
In the context of population and settlement studies, what is the primary factor that influences the growth rate of a city?
Correct A. Natural Increase
B. Net Migration
C. Urbanization
D. Economic Growth

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
What is the primary cause of soil erosion in Nigeria?
Correct A. Deforestation
B. Overgrazing
C. Urbanization
D. Climate Change

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
What is the economic significance of the Niger Delta region in Nigeria?
Correct A. It is the largest producer of oil in Nigeria
B. It is the largest producer of natural gas in Nigeria
C. It is the largest producer of agricultural products in Nigeria
D. It is the largest producer of minerals in Nigeria

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24
What is the primary factor that influences the distribution of population in Nigeria?
A. Climate
B. Economic Factors
C. Cultural Factors
Correct D. Geographical Factors

Correct Answer: D

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Question 25
What is the environmental impact of industrial activities in Nigeria?
A. Pollution of water bodies
B. Deforestation
C. Soil erosion
Correct D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

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