POST UTME SUMMIT UNIVERSITY 2018 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The process of weathering that involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller fragments through the action of ice is known as
A. Mechanical weathering
B. Chemical weathering
Correct C. Physical weathering
D. Biological weathering

Correct Answer: C

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Question 2
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. What is the name of the landform labeled 'A'?
A. River
B. Delta
Correct C. Valley
D. Plateau

Correct Answer: C

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Question 3
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between temperature and altitude. What is the name of the process labeled 'B'?
A. Adiabatic cooling
Correct B. Adiabatic heating
C. Conduction
D. Convection

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4
The diagram below shows a map of the Niger Delta region. What is the name of the city labeled 'C'?
A. Lagos
B. Port Harcourt
Correct C. Warri
D. Benin City

Correct Answer: C

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Question 5
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a mountain range. What is the name of the landform labeled 'D'?
Correct A. Mountain
B. Valley
C. Plateau
D. Hill

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
The diagram below shows the distribution of vegetation belts in Africa. Which of the following vegetation belts is NOT found in the tropical region of Africa?
A. Tropical Rainforest
B. Tropical Savanna
C. Desert
Correct D. Temperate Grassland

Correct Answer: D

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Question 7
The diagram below shows the process of soil formation. Which of the following is NOT a stage in the process of soil formation?
A. Weathering
B. Erosion
C. Deposition
Correct D. Photosynthesis

Correct Answer: D

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Question 8
The diagram below shows the distribution of natural resources in Africa. Which of the following natural resources is NOT found in abundance in Africa?
A. Oil
B. Natural Gas
C. Coal
Correct D. Uranium

Correct Answer: D

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Question 9
The diagram below shows the process of plate tectonics. Which of the following is NOT a type of plate boundary?
A. Divergent
B. Convergent
C. Transform
Correct D. Stationary

Correct Answer: D

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Question 10
The diagram below shows the distribution of population in Africa. Which of the following countries has the highest population density?
Correct A. Nigeria
B. Egypt
C. South Africa
D. Morocco

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
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
Correct B. Chemical weathering
C. Physical weathering
D. Biological weathering

Correct Answer: B

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Question 12
The diagram below shows the relationship between the amount of rainfall and the type of vegetation in a particular region. Which of the following types of vegetation is most likely to be found in a region with high rainfall?
Correct A. Tropical rainforest
B. Desert
C. Temperate grassland
D. Temperate deciduous forest

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
The diagram below shows the process of soil formation. Which of the following stages is responsible for the formation of the topsoil?
Correct A. Weathering
B. Erosion
C. Deposition
D. Fermentation

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
The diagram below shows the relationship between the amount of rainfall and the type of soil in a particular region. Which of the following types of soil is most likely to be found in a region with low rainfall?
A. Clay
B. Silt
Correct C. Sand
D. Loam

Correct Answer: C

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Question 15
The diagram below shows the process of population growth. Which of the following stages is responsible for the rapid increase in population?
Correct A. Exponential growth
B. Linear growth
C. Stationary population
D. Declining population

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
The concept of 'push-pull factors' in migration studies is often used to explain the movement of people from rural to urban areas in Nigeria. Which of the following is NOT a push factor?
A. Lack of job opportunities
B. Poor living conditions
C. High cost of living
Correct D. Access to quality education

Correct Answer: D

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Question 17
A map projection is a way of representing the curved surface of the Earth on a flat surface. Which of the following map projections is known for preserving angles and shapes?
A. Mercator projection
B. Gall-Peters projection
C. Robinson projection
Correct D. Azimuthal equidistant projection

Correct Answer: D

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Question 18
The concept of 'carrying capacity' in ecology refers to the maximum number of a species that an environment can support. Which of the following is a factor that affects carrying capacity?
A. Availability of food
B. Predation
C. Disease
Correct D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

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Question 19
The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is known for its rich oil reserves. Which of the following is a major environmental impact of oil exploration in the region?
A. Deforestation
B. Water pollution
C. Soil erosion
Correct D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

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Question 20
The concept of 'subsistence agriculture' refers to a type of farming that is primarily used for self-sufficiency. Which of the following is a characteristic of subsistence agriculture?
Correct A. High labor intensity
B. Low labor intensity
C. High capital investment
D. Low capital investment

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
The population growth rate of a city is 3.5% per annum. If the current population is 2.5 million, what will be the population after 5 years?
A. 2.8 million
B. 3.2 million
C. 3.5 million
Correct D. 4.0 million

Correct Answer: D

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Question 22
Which of the following climate belts is characterized by high temperatures and high levels of rainfall throughout the year?
Correct A. Tropical Rainforest
B. Desert
C. Temperate Grassland
D. Temperate Rainforest

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
The diagram below shows the water cycle. Which of the following processes is NOT part of the water cycle?
A. Evaporation
B. Condensation
C. Runoff
Correct D. Photosynthesis

Correct Answer: D

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Question 24
The diagram below shows a soil profile. Which of the following soil types is NOT present in the profile?
A. Clay
B. Silt
C. Sand
Correct D. Loam

Correct Answer: D

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Question 25
The diagram below shows a map of a river system. Which of the following features is NOT part of the river system?
A. Delta
B. Source
C. River mouth
Correct D. Mountain

Correct Answer: D

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