POST UTME UNIBEN 2022 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The Earth's rotation causes the Coriolis effect, which in turn influences the formation of weather patterns. What is the primary mechanism by which the Coriolis effect affects global climate?
Correct A. Global wind patterns
B. Ocean currents
C. Atmospheric pressure systems
D. Weather fronts

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
A population of 100,000 people is growing at a rate of 2% per annum. If the population is currently distributed evenly across a 100 km x 100 km area, what is the population density in people per square kilometer?
A. 100 people/km^2
Correct B. 200 people/km^2
C. 500 people/km^2
D. 1000 people/km^2

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. What is the primary process responsible for the formation of the meandering channel?
Correct A. Erosion by the river
B. Deposition of sediment
C. Tectonic uplift
D. Glacial activity

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
The diagram below shows a geological cross-section of a fold mountain range. What is the primary mechanism responsible for the formation of the folds?
Correct A. Tectonic plate collision
B. Volcanic activity
C. Weathering and erosion
D. Glacial activity

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
The diagram below shows a climate diagram for a tropical rainforest. What is the primary characteristic of the climate in this region?
Correct A. High temperature and high precipitation
B. Low temperature and low precipitation
C. High temperature and low precipitation
D. Low temperature and high precipitation

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
In the context of soil formation, what is the primary role of the B horizon in the development of a soil profile?
Correct A. To accumulate organic matter and nutrients
B. To form a hard, impermeable layer
C. To facilitate the movement of water and air
D. To store minerals and salts

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
A company is considering investing in a new factory in a region with an abundance of natural resources. Which of the following economic factors would most likely influence the company's decision?
A. Availability of skilled labor
B. Proximity to transportation infrastructure
Correct C. Access to natural resources
D. Government incentives and tax breaks

Correct Answer: C

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Question 8
A city with a population of 500,000 is experiencing rapid growth. What is the most likely consequence of this growth on the city's infrastructure?
Correct A. Increased demand for housing and transportation
B. Reduced demand for public services
C. Improved air and water quality
D. Decreased energy consumption

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
The Niger Delta is a region of high biodiversity and economic importance. What is the primary cause of the region's high levels of soil erosion?
Correct A. Deforestation and land degradation
B. Overfishing and pollution
C. Climate change and sea-level rise
D. Agricultural activities and irrigation

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
A company is planning to invest in a new renewable energy project in Nigeria. Which of the following government policies would most likely support the company's investment?
Correct A. Renewable Energy Act of 2010
B. Nigerian Content Development Act of 2010
C. National Energy Policy of 2003
D. Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission Act of 1995

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
The diagram below shows a cross-section of the Nigerian landscape. Which of the following vegetation belts is most likely to be found in the area marked X?
A. Sahel Savannah
B. Guinean Forest
Correct C. Sudan Savannah
D. Mangrove Swamp

Correct Answer: C

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Question 12
A company is considering investing in a new project in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. The project involves the extraction of crude oil. What is the primary economic benefit of this project?
A. Increased employment opportunities
B. Improved infrastructure development
Correct C. Increased government revenue
D. Enhanced food security

Correct Answer: C

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Question 13
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between temperature and precipitation in a Nigerian city. What is the likely effect of a 2°C increase in temperature on the precipitation in the city?
A. Increased precipitation
Correct B. Decreased precipitation
C. No change in precipitation
D. Variable precipitation

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14
A farmer in the Nigerian savannah region is considering using a new type of fertilizer to improve crop yields. What is the primary environmental impact of this fertilizer?
A. Increased soil erosion
B. Decreased soil fertility
Correct C. Increased water pollution
D. Decreased biodiversity

Correct Answer: C

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Question 15
The diagram below shows a cross-section of the Nigerian landscape. What is the likely effect of deforestation in the area marked X on the local ecosystem?
A. Increased biodiversity
B. Decreased soil fertility
Correct C. Increased soil erosion
D. Decreased water quality

Correct Answer: C

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Question 16
The savannas of West Africa are characterized by a distinct wet and dry season. What is the primary reason for this seasonal variation in precipitation?
A. The Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) shifts northward during the dry season.
B. The African Easterly Jet (AEJ) strengthens during the wet season.
Correct C. The Sahara Desert to the north acts as a rain shadow, blocking moisture-laden air from the Gulf of Guinea.
D. The trade winds from the Sahara Desert bring dry air to the region during the dry season.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 17
The Niger Delta is a major sedimentary basin in West Africa. What is the primary source of sediment that contributes to its formation?
Correct A. The Niger River
B. The Benue River
C. The Cross River
D. The Imo River

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
The Jos Plateau is a region of volcanic activity in Nigeria. What type of rocks are commonly found in this region?
A. Granite
Correct B. Basalt
C. Gneiss
D. Schist

Correct Answer: B

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Question 19
The Niger River is the primary source of freshwater for Nigeria. What is the approximate discharge rate of the Niger River at its mouth?
A. 10,000 m³/s
B. 20,000 m³/s
Correct C. 30,000 m³/s
D. 40,000 m³/s

Correct Answer: C

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Question 20
The Sahara Desert is expanding southward at a rate of approximately 1 km² per year. What is the primary cause of this expansion?
Correct A. Climate change
B. Overgrazing
C. Deforestation
D. Population growth

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
The process of soil formation involves the interaction of several factors, including climate, topography, and vegetation. Which of the following is NOT a primary factor in soil formation?
A. Climate
B. Topography
C. Vegetation
Correct D. Gravity

Correct Answer: D

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Question 22
A river's discharge is affected by its slope, which in turn is influenced by the surrounding topography. What is the term for the rate of change of discharge with respect to slope?
A. Gradient
B. Slope
Correct C. Gradient of discharge
D. Discharge coefficient

Correct Answer: C

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Question 23
The Earth's magnetic field is generated by the movement of molten iron in its core. What is the term for the process by which the Earth's magnetic field is reversed?
A. Geodynamo
Correct B. Magnetic reversal
C. Core-mantle interaction
D. Plate tectonics

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24
The population of a city is growing at a rate of 2% per annum. If the current population is 500,000, what will be the population after 5 years?
A. 550,000
B. 600,000
C. 650,000
Correct D. 700,000

Correct Answer: D

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Question 25
A farmer is considering two different irrigation systems for his crops. System A uses a canal with a capacity of 100 m³/s, while System B uses a pump with a capacity of 50 m³/s. If the crop requires 200 m³ of water per day, which system will be more efficient?
Correct A. System A
B. System B
C. Both systems are equally efficient
D. Neither system is efficient

Correct Answer: A

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