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Question 1 View Details
In a population pyramid, what is the term for the age group with the largest population?
A. Dependent population
Correct B. Working-age population
C. Dependent ratio
D. Total fertility rate

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2 View Details
A city's population growth rate is 3.5% per annum. If the current population is 500,000, what will be the population after 5 years?
A.
B.
C.
D.

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Question 3 View Details
A map shows a river flowing through a valley. What is the term for the process by which the river erodes the valley?
A. Denudation
Correct B. Erosion
C. Weathering
D. Deposition

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4 View Details
A soil sample is taken from a field and analyzed. The results show that the soil has a pH of 6.5 and a nutrient content of 2.5%. What is the likely cause of the low nutrient content?
Correct A. Lack of organic matter
B. High pH
C. Low nutrient content
D. Soil compaction

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5 View Details
A diagram shows a cross-section of a river valley. What is the term for the process by which the river flows over the valley floor?
Correct A. Meandering
B. Erosion
C. Deposition
D. Meandering

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6 View Details
What is the primary factor that determines the formation of soil erosion in a given region?
A. Vegetation cover
Correct B. Topography
C. Climate
D. Human activity

Correct Answer: B

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Question 7 View Details
A city with a population of 500,000 has a growth rate of 3% per annum. What is the population after 5 years?
A. 550,000
B. 525,000
Correct C. 575,000
D. 600,000

Correct Answer: C

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Question 8 View Details
What is the main advantage of using a solar panel in a remote area?
A. It is cheaper than other forms of energy
B. It is more efficient than other forms of energy
Correct C. It is a renewable source of energy
D. It is a non-renewable source of energy

Correct Answer: C

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Question 9 View Details
A farmer wants to plant a crop that requires a temperature range of 20-30°C. What is the suitable climate for this crop?
Correct A. Tropical
B. Temperate
C. Desert
D. Alpine

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10 View Details
What is the primary factor that determines the formation of a river delta?
A. Tectonic activity
B. Volcanic activity
Correct C. Sea level rise
D. Human activity

Correct Answer: C

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Question 11 View Details
What is the primary factor controlling the distribution of vegetation in Nigeria?
A. Temperature
Correct B. Precipitation
C. Altitude
D. Soil Type

Correct Answer: B

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Question 12 View Details
What is the name of the climate belt that covers the northern part of Nigeria?
Correct A. Savanna
B. Desert
C. Tropical Rainforest
D. Mountainous

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13 View Details
What is the main economic activity in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria?
A. Agriculture
B. Mining
Correct C. Oil and Gas
D. Manufacturing

Correct Answer: C

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Question 14 View Details
What is the name of the river that flows through the city of Benin?
A. River Niger
B. River Benue
C. River Osse
Correct D. River Ethiope

Correct Answer: D

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Question 15 View Details
What is the primary cause of deforestation in Nigeria?
A. Overpopulation
B. Climate Change
Correct C. Agricultural Expansion
D. Urbanization

Correct Answer: C

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Question 16 View Details
In a soil profile, the A-horizon is characterized by a high concentration of organic matter and a well-structured soil matrix. Which of the following processes is most likely responsible for the formation of this horizon?
A. Weathering and erosion
B. Leaching and sedimentation
Correct C. Biological activity and root growth
D. Chemical precipitation and cementation

Correct Answer: C

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Question 17 View Details
The Niger Delta is a major economic hub in Nigeria, with significant oil and gas reserves. What is the primary economic activity that drives the region's economy?
A. Agriculture
B. Mining
C. Manufacturing
Correct D. Petroleum extraction

Correct Answer: D

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Question 18 View Details
The Benue Trough is a major geological feature in Nigeria, characterized by a series of faults and folds. What is the primary mechanism that has shaped this region?
Correct A. Tectonic activity
B. Weathering and erosion
C. Volcanic activity
D. Glacial activity

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19 View Details
The Jos Plateau is a region of significant economic importance in Nigeria, with major deposits of tin, columbite, and wolframite. What is the primary economic activity that drives the region's economy?
A. Agriculture
Correct B. Mining
C. Manufacturing
D. Tourism

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20 View Details
The Ogun River is a major watercourse in Nigeria, with significant economic and environmental importance. What is the primary use of the river?
A. Hydroelectric power generation
B. Irrigation
C. Drinking water supply
Correct D. Navigation

Correct Answer: D

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Question 21 View Details
The Earth's rotation causes the apparent shift of the position of a celestial body in the sky due to the curvature of space-time, a phenomenon known as
A. stellar parallax
B. annual aberration
Correct C. diurnal aberration
D. lunar parallax

Correct Answer: C

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Question 22 View Details
The process of soil formation involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller particles through physical, chemical, and biological means, resulting in the formation of
A. regolith
Correct B. soil
C. sediment
D. rock debris

Correct Answer: B

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Question 23 View Details
The climate of a region is influenced by the prevailing wind patterns, which are determined by the rotation of the Earth and the uneven heating of the sun, resulting in the formation of
Correct A. trade winds
B. westerlies
C. jet stream
D. polar front

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24 View Details
The economic activities of a region are influenced by the availability of natural resources, which can be classified into renewable and non-renewable resources, with the former including
A. solar energy
B. wind energy
Correct C. hydro energy
D. geothermal energy

Correct Answer: C

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Question 25 View Details
The vegetation of a region is influenced by the climate, soil, and topography, resulting in the formation of different biomes, with the tropical rainforest biome being characterized by
Correct A. high levels of rainfall and high temperatures
B. low levels of rainfall and low temperatures
C. high levels of rainfall and low temperatures
D. low levels of rainfall and high temperatures

Correct Answer: A

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