POST UTME SKYLINE UNIVERSITY 2023 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The process of soil formation involves the interaction of several factors, including climate, topography, and vegetation. Which of the following is NOT a primary factor in soil formation?
A. Parent material
B. Climate
C. Vegetation
D. Gravity
Question 2
The process of plate tectonics is responsible for the formation of various landforms on the Earth's surface. What is the primary mechanism by which plate tectonics shapes the Earth's surface?
A. Continental drift
B. Sea-floor spreading
C. Mountain building
D. Volcanic activity
Question 3
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
C. Physical weathering
D. Biological weathering
Question 4
The diagram below shows a simple circuit. What is the function of the component labeled 'A'?
A. To increase the voltage across the circuit
B. To decrease the current flowing through the circuit
C. To reduce the resistance in the circuit
D. To increase the power consumed by the circuit
Question 5
The diagram below represents a cross-section of a river delta. What is the primary process responsible for the formation of the delta?
A. Erosion
B. Deposition
C. Weathering
D. Plate tectonics
Question 6
The Earth's atmosphere is composed of approximately
A. 20% nitrogen and 80% oxygen
B. 78% nitrogen and 21% oxygen
C. 50% nitrogen and 50% oxygen
D. 90% nitrogen and 10% oxygen
Question 7
The climate of a region is influenced by the following factors:
A. Latitude, altitude, and ocean currents
B. Temperature, precipitation, and wind
C. Humidity, atmospheric pressure, and cloud cover
D. Solar radiation, ocean currents, and wind patterns
Question 8
In a population pyramid, what is the term for the age group that is typically characterized by a large number of individuals, often with a high birth rate?
A. Dependent population
B. Working-age population
C. Dependent population
D. Elderly population
Question 9
A map projection is a way of representing the Earth's surface on a flat surface. What is the term for a map projection that preserves angles and shapes?
A. Conformal projection
B. Equidistant projection
C. Azimuthal projection
D. Gnomonic projection
Question 10
The diagram below represents a simple harmonic motion. Identify the amplitude of the motion.
A. 2 cm
B. 4 cm
C. 6 cm
D. 8 cm
Question 11
The Earth's atmosphere is composed of several layers, including the troposphere, stratosphere, and mesosphere. What is the primary function of the stratosphere?
A. Temperature regulation
B. Ozone layer formation
C. Atmospheric circulation
D. Weather pattern formation
Question 12
The diagram below represents a cross-section of a river valley. Identify the type of landform that would be formed if the river were to change its course and flow through the valley.
A. Meander
B. Oxbow Lake
C. Delta
D. Floodplain
Question 13
The Earth's rotation causes the following phenomenon:
A. Faster rotation of the equator
B. Slower rotation of the poles
C. Tidal locking
D. Increased day length
Question 14
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. What is the name of the landform labeled 'A'?
A. River terrace
B. River meander
C. River delta
D. River floodplain
Question 15
What is the primary mechanism driving the formation of the Adamawa Plateau?
A. Tectonic uplift
B. Volcanic activity
C. Riverine erosion
D. Glacial deposition

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