POST UTME SUMMIT UNIVERSITY 2021 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT a result of the river's erosional activity?
A. A waterfall
Correct B. A delta
C. A meander
D. A canyon

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2
The diagram below represents a typical soil profile. Which of the following soil horizons is characterized by the presence of organic matter?
Correct A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a mountain range. Which of the following landforms is a result of the process of weathering?
A. A valley
B. A meander
C. A canyon
Correct D. A rock outcrop

Correct Answer: D

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Question 4
The diagram below represents a typical climate diagram. Which of the following climate types is characterized by high temperatures and high precipitation throughout the year?
Correct A. A tropical rainforest climate
B. A desert climate
C. A temperate oceanic climate
D. A continental climate

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river delta. Which of the following landforms is NOT a result of the river's depositional activity?
A. A delta
B. A meander
C. A canyon
Correct D. A waterfall

Correct Answer: D

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Question 6
The concept of 'carrying capacity' in population studies refers to the maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can sustainably support. Which of the following factors would most likely affect the carrying capacity of a given ecosystem?
A. Climate change
Correct B. Availability of water resources
C. Prevalence of disease
D. Human population growth rate

Correct Answer: B

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Question 7
A study on the impact of deforestation on local wildlife found that the removal of trees led to a significant decrease in the population of a particular species of bird. Which of the following is a likely consequence of this decrease in bird population?
A. Increased predation by other animals
Correct B. Reduced seed dispersal
C. Decreased pollination
D. Increased competition for resources

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8
The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is characterized by a complex network of rivers, creeks, and wetlands. Which of the following is a major factor contributing to the high level of biodiversity in this region?
A. High levels of rainfall
B. Presence of mangrove forests
Correct C. Variation in water salinity
D. Human population density

Correct Answer: C

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Question 9
The concept of 'urban sprawl' refers to the uncontrolled expansion of cities into surrounding rural areas. Which of the following is a likely consequence of urban sprawl?
A. Increased housing affordability
B. Reduced air pollution
C. Decreased transportation costs
Correct D. Loss of agricultural land

Correct Answer: D

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Question 10
The 'water cycle' refers to the continuous process by which water is circulated between the Earth's oceans, atmosphere, and land. Which of the following is a key component of the water cycle?
Correct A. Evaporation
B. Condensation
C. Runoff
D. Infiltration

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
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 12
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river delta. Which of the following is a characteristic of this type of landform?
Correct A. It is formed by the deposition of sediment
B. It is a type of coastal landform
C. It is a type of mountain landform
D. It is a type of lake landform

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
The economic importance of a region can be measured by its _______.
Correct A. GDP
B. GNI
C. GNP
D. Human Development Index

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
The diagram below shows a map of Nigeria's major rivers. Which of the following rivers is NOT a major river in Nigeria?
A. Benue River
B. Niger River
C. Kaduna River
Correct D. Osun River

Correct Answer: D

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Question 15
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between population density and economic development. Which of the following is a characteristic of this relationship?
A. As population density increases, economic development also increases
Correct B. As population density increases, economic development decreases
C. There is no relationship between population density and economic development
D. The relationship is non-linear

Correct Answer: B

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Question 16
A map projection that preserves angles and shapes is known as a:
Correct A. Conic projection
B. Azimuthal projection
C. Cylindrical projection
D. Gnomonic projection

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
The process of soil formation from the weathering of rocks is known as:
A. Erosion
B. Deposition
C. Weathering
Correct D. Pedogenesis

Correct Answer: D

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Question 18
The climate of a region is determined by its:
A. Latitude
B. Longitude
C. Altitude
Correct D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

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Question 19
The solar system consists of:
A. 8 planets and 1 moon
Correct B. 9 planets and 1 moon
C. 8 planets and 5 moons
D. 9 planets and 5 moons

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20
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 21
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. Thermal weathering

Correct Answer: C

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Question 22
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT typically found in this type of valley?
A. Meander
B. Oxbow lake
C. Delta
Correct D. Canyon

Correct Answer: D

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Question 23
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between the price of a commodity and the quantity demanded. What is the name of the curve that represents the relationship between the price and quantity demanded?
A. Law of supply
Correct B. Law of demand
C. Equilibrium price
D. Consumer surplus

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24
The diagram below shows a map of the Niger Delta region. Which of the following cities is NOT located in the Niger Delta region?
A. Port Harcourt
B. Lagos
Correct C. Abuja
D. Calabar

Correct Answer: C

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Question 25
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a mountain range. Which of the following landforms is NOT typically found in this type of landscape?
A. Mountain
B. Valley
C. Plateau
Correct D. Canyon

Correct Answer: D

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