POST UTME UI 2020 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The Sahara Desert is the largest hot desert in the world and covers a significant portion of North Africa. Which of the following is a major factor contributing to the formation of the Sahara Desert?
A. Tectonic activity
B. Climate change
C. Erosion by wind and water
D. Volcanic activity
Question 2
The 'delta' landform is formed by the deposition of sediment at the mouth of a river. Which of the following is a feature of a delta?
A. A network of distributaries
B. A single main channel
C. A flat, low-lying area
D. A steep, rocky slope
Question 3
A river's discharge is affected by its slope, which is influenced by the rate of tectonic uplift. If the uplift rate increases by 20% and the river's slope remains constant, what percentage increase in discharge can be expected?
A. 10%
B. 20%
C. 30%
D. 40%
Question 4
The diagram below shows the distribution of vegetation in Nigeria. Which of the following climate belts is characterized by the presence of tropical rainforests?
A. Tropical rainforest
B. Savanna
C. Desert
D. Mountain
Question 5
The concept of 'carrying capacity' in population studies refers to the maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can support without degradation of the environment. Which of the following is a factor that affects carrying capacity?
A. Availability of food resources
B. Quality of water resources
C. Prevalence of diseases
D. Climate change
Question 6
The population of a city is increasing at a rate of 5% per annum. If the current population is 100,000, what will be the population after 2 years?
A. 110,000
B. 115,000
C. 120,000
D. 125,000
Question 7
A population of 1000 individuals is growing at a rate of 10% per year. What will be the population after 5 years?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Question 8
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
C. Freeze-thaw weathering
D. Abrasion
Question 9
The climate of a region is characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall throughout the year. Which of the following climate types is this region likely to have?
A. Tropical rainforest climate
B. Savanna climate
C. Desert climate
D. Temperate climate
Question 10
In a population pyramid, what is the term for the age group that is typically characterized by a large number of individuals?
A. Dependent population
B. Working-age population
C. Dependent population
D. Elderly population
Question 11
The diagram below shows the process of erosion. Which of the following is the result of the process of erosion?
A. Mountain building
B. Volcanic eruption
C. Deposition
D. Sea floor spreading
Question 12
The process of land formation that involves the movement of rocks and soil by wind and water is known as:
A. Weathering
B. Erosion
C. Deposition
D. Plate tectonics
Question 13
The diagram below shows the different landforms of the world. Which landform is characterized by a high and steep slope?
A. Mountain
B. Hill
C. Plateau
D. Valley
Question 14
A company that specializes in the production of textiles is an example of a:
A. Primary industry
B. Secondary industry
C. Tertiary industry
D. Quaternary industry
Question 15
The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is characterized by a complex network of rivers and creeks. Which of the following is a major factor contributing to the formation of these waterways?
A. Tectonic activity
B. Erosion by the Niger River
C. Deposition of sediments
D. Volcanic activity

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