POST UTME UI 2017 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
In the context of Economic Geography, what is the primary factor that determines the location of a manufacturing industry?
A. Transportation costs
Correct B. Availability of raw materials
C. Labor costs
D. Market demand

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2
A rock sample is composed of 60% quartz, 20% feldspar, and 20% mica. What is the percentage of the rock sample that is not quartz?
A. 20%
Correct B. 40%
C. 60%
D. 80%

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3
A population of 1000 people is distributed across a region with a mean density of 50 people per square kilometer. If the region has an area of 20 square kilometers, what is the population density of the region?
A. 25 people per square kilometer
Correct B. 50 people per square kilometer
C. 75 people per square kilometer
D. 100 people per square kilometer

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4
A firm is considering two locations for a new factory. Location A has a transportation cost of ₦100 per unit, while Location B has a transportation cost of ₦150 per unit. If the firm produces 1000 units per year, what is the total transportation cost for Location A?
Correct A. ₦100,000
B. ₦150,000
C. ₦200,000
D. ₦250,000

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
A river has a discharge of 100 cubic meters per second. If the river flows for 8 hours per day, what is the total volume of water discharged per day?
A. 800,000 cubic meters
Correct B. 1,000,000 cubic meters
C. 1,200,000 cubic meters
D. 1,600,000 cubic meters

Correct Answer: B

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Question 6
A map projection that preserves angles and shapes is known as a:
A. Azimuthal
B. Gnomonic
Correct C. Conformal
D. Equidistant

Correct Answer: C

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Question 7
The process of soil formation from rocks is known as:
A. Weathering
B. Erosion
C. Deposition
Correct D. Pedogenesis

Correct Answer: D

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Question 8
The economic activity of a region is influenced by its:
Correct A. Natural Resources
B. Climate
C. Geography
D. Population

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
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. Hill
D. Mountain

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
The economic activity of a region is influenced by its:
Correct A. Natural Resources
B. Climate
C. Geography
D. Population

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
A river's discharge is affected by the following factors: A) Rainfall intensity, B) Channel slope, C) Water temperature, D) All of the above. Which of the following is NOT a correct factor?
A. Rainfall intensity
B. Channel slope
C. Water temperature
Correct D. Soil type

Correct Answer: D

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Question 12
A map projection is a way of representing the Earth's surface on a flat surface. Which of the following is a characteristic of a Mercator projection?
A. It preserves angles
B. It preserves shapes
Correct C. It preserves distances
D. It preserves areas

Correct Answer: C

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Question 13
A soil profile is a vertical section of the soil that shows its different layers. Which of the following is a type of soil profile?
A. Areal profile
Correct B. Vertical profile
C. Soil pit
D. Soil core

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14
A resource is a substance or energy that can be used to satisfy human needs. Which of the following is a type of renewable resource?
A. Oil
B. Natural gas
C. Coal
Correct D. Solar energy

Correct Answer: D

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Question 15
A map is a representation of the Earth's surface on a flat surface. Which of the following is a type of map?
A. Topographic map
B. Thematic map
C. Cartogram
Correct D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

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Question 16
In the context of soil formation, what is the primary role of the B horizon in the soil profile?
A. To store water and nutrients
B. To act as a barrier to root growth
Correct C. To facilitate the movement of ions and water
D. To provide a habitat for microorganisms

Correct Answer: C

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Question 17
The concept of 'carrying capacity' in environmental management refers to the maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can support indefinitely. Which of the following best describes the factors that influence carrying capacity?
A. Population growth rate, resource availability, and environmental degradation
B. Climate change, disease prevalence, and human activity
Correct C. Food availability, water quality, and habitat destruction
D. Genetic diversity, species interaction, and ecosystem resilience

Correct Answer: C

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Question 18
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river delta. Which of the following processes is responsible for the formation of the delta?
A. Tectonic uplift
Correct B. River deposition
C. Sea level rise
D. Glacial erosion

Correct Answer: B

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Question 19
The concept of 'sustainable development' in economic geography refers to the ability of a country to meet its current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Which of the following best describes the key principles of sustainable development?
Correct A. Economic growth, social equity, and environmental protection
B. Technological innovation, institutional reform, and market liberalization
C. Resource conservation, waste reduction, and pollution prevention
D. Population control, poverty reduction, and human rights protection

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20
The diagram below shows a graph of population growth over time. Which of the following best describes the stage of population growth that the graph represents?
A. Exponential growth
Correct B. Logistic growth
C. Stationary population
D. Declining population

Correct Answer: B

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Question 21
The concept of 'globalization' in economic geography refers to the increasing interconnectedness of the world's economies. Which of the following best describes the impact of globalization on local economies?
A. Increased economic growth, job creation, and poverty reduction
B. Decreased economic growth, job loss, and poverty increase
C. No significant impact on local economies
Correct D. Increased economic inequality and social unrest

Correct Answer: D

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Question 22
The diagram below shows a map of the world's major trade routes. Which of the following best describes the significance of the Silk Road in world trade?
Correct A. Established trade routes between Europe and Asia
B. Facilitated the spread of ideas and cultures between East and West
C. Enabled the exchange of goods and services between Africa and the Middle East
D. Promoted economic growth and development in the Indian subcontinent

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
The concept of 'sustainable agriculture' in environmental management refers to the practice of producing food in a way that minimizes harm to the environment. Which of the following best describes the key principles of sustainable agriculture?
A. Crop rotation, composting, and integrated pest management
B. Monoculture, chemical fertilizers, and irrigation
Correct C. Organic farming, permaculture, and agroforestry
D. Genetic modification, biotechnology, and precision agriculture

Correct Answer: C

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Question 24
The diagram below shows a graph of carbon emissions over time. Which of the following best describes the impact of climate change on global carbon emissions?
A. Increased carbon emissions, accelerated climate change
B. Decreased carbon emissions, slowed climate change
C. No significant impact on carbon emissions
D. Increased carbon sequestration, reversed climate change

Correct Answer: VIEW ANSWER

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Question 25
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. Freeze-thaw weathering
D. Abrasion

Correct Answer: C

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