POST UTME UI 2023 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. What is the likely effect of the river's meandering on the surrounding landscape?
Correct A. The river's meandering will lead to the formation of oxbow lakes.
B. The river's meandering will cause the surrounding landscape to become more rugged.
C. The river's meandering will result in the formation of a delta.
D. The river's meandering will lead to the formation of a waterfall.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
A population of 1000 individuals is growing at a rate of 10% per annum. What is the population after 5 years?
A. 1500
B. 2000
C. 2500
Correct D. 3000

Correct Answer: D

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Question 3
The diagram below shows a map of Nigeria's vegetation zones. What is the primary factor that determines the distribution of vegetation zones in Nigeria?
A. Temperature
Correct B. Precipitation
C. Altitude
D. Soil type

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4
A firm is producing a good with a production function of Q = 2L^0.5K^0.5. If the price of labor is ₦100 per unit and the price of capital is ₦200 per unit, what is the optimal level of labor and capital to produce 100 units of the good?
Correct A. L = 100, K = 50
B. L = 50, K = 100
C. L = 200, K = 100
D. L = 100, K = 200

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a deltaic deposit. What is the primary process that leads to the formation of deltaic deposits?
Correct A. Deposition
B. Erosion
C. Weathering
D. Plate tectonics

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
A river's discharge is affected by its slope, which in turn is influenced by the underlying geology. Which of the following types of rocks would most likely result in a steeper slope and, consequently, a higher discharge?
A. Limestone
B. Sandstone
Correct C. Granite
D. Shale

Correct Answer: C

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Question 7
The process of soil formation involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller particles. Which of the following types of rocks is most resistant to weathering and would therefore take the longest to break down?
Correct A. Igneous
B. Sedimentary
C. Metamorphic
D. Foliated

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
The Niger Delta is a major economic hub in Nigeria, with significant oil and gas reserves. Which of the following landforms is most likely to be found in this region?
Correct A. Delta
B. Deltaic plain
C. Coastal plain
D. Barrier island

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
The Earth's surface is constantly changing due to internal and external processes. Which of the following processes is responsible for the formation of mountain ranges?
A. Weathering
B. Erosion
Correct C. Plate tectonics
D. Volcanism

Correct Answer: C

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Question 10
The solar system is composed of eight planets, dwarf planets, asteroids, comets, and other smaller bodies. Which of the following planets is known for its reddish appearance due to iron oxide in its soil?
A. Mercury
Correct B. Mars
C. Venus
D. Earth

Correct Answer: B

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Question 11
The process of soil formation involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller particles through physical, chemical, and biological means. Which of the following is NOT a primary factor in soil formation?
A. Weathering
B. Erosion
C. Human activities
Correct D. Plate tectonics

Correct Answer: D

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Question 12
The Earth's atmosphere is composed of approximately 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, and 1% other gases. What is the partial pressure of oxygen in a mixture of gases at a total pressure of 1013 mbar?
Correct A. 212 mbar
B. 213 mbar
C. 214 mbar
D. 215 mbar

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
The Niger Delta is a major economic hub in Nigeria, with significant oil and gas reserves. What is the approximate area of the Niger Delta?
A. 10,000 km^2
B. 20,000 km^2
Correct C. 30,000 km^2
D. 40,000 km^2

Correct Answer: C

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Question 14
A map projection is a way of representing the Earth's surface on a flat surface. Which of the following map projections is known for preserving angles and shapes?
A. Mercator projection
Correct B. Gall-Peters projection
C. Robinson projection
D. Azimuthal equidistant projection

Correct Answer: B

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Question 15
The Nigerian economy is heavily reliant on the oil and gas industry. What is the approximate percentage of Nigeria's GDP contributed by the oil and gas sector?
A. 20%
B. 30%
Correct C. 40%
D. 50%

Correct Answer: C

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Question 16
Analyze the relationship between the distribution of vegetation belts and the climate of West Africa. Identify the primary factors influencing the formation of the Guinea savanna and the Sudan savanna.
A. Temperature and precipitation patterns
B. Altitude and soil type
Correct C. Distance from the equator and oceanic influence
D. Human activities and land use

Correct Answer: C

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Question 17
A city with a population of 500,000 is projected to grow at an annual rate of 3%. Calculate the population after 10 years, assuming a constant growth rate.
Correct A. 1,917,000
B. 1,628,000
C. 1,491,000
D. 1,368,000

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
A company has two factories, A and B, producing 60% and 40% of the total output, respectively. If factory A produces 1,200 units and factory B produces 800 units, what is the total output?
A. 2,000
Correct B. 2,400
C. 2,800
D. 3,200

Correct Answer: B

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Question 19
A researcher conducted a survey on the effects of climate change on agriculture. The results showed a significant increase in crop yields due to the use of drought-resistant crops. What type of data analysis would be most appropriate for this study?
Correct A. Regression analysis
B. Time-series analysis
C. Correlation analysis
D. Experimental design

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20
A city has a population of 200,000, with 60% living in urban areas and 40% in rural areas. If the urban population grows at an annual rate of 2% and the rural population grows at an annual rate of 1%, what is the ratio of the urban population to the rural population after 5 years?
A. 1.5:1
Correct B. 2:1
C. 3:1
D. 4:1

Correct Answer: B

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Question 21
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 22
A map scale of 1:50,000 means that ______.
A. 1 cm on the map represents 50,000 cm in real life
Correct B. 1 cm on the map represents 50,000 m in real life
C. 1 cm on the map represents 50,000 km in real life
D. 1 cm on the map represents 50,000 mm in real life

Correct Answer: B

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Question 23
The economic importance of the Niger Delta region of Nigeria includes ______.
A. Oil production and export
B. Agricultural production and export
C. Industrial production and export
Correct D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

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Question 24
The Earth's rotation causes the ______.
Correct A. Tides to rise and fall
B. The seasons to change
C. The day to be longer than night
D. The Earth to be tilted on its axis

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
The process of soil erosion by water is known as ______.
A. Rill erosion
B. Gully erosion
C. Sheet erosion
Correct D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

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