POST UTME UNILAG 2017 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
Determine the rate of soil erosion in a given area using the Universal Soil Loss Equation (USLE). The area has a rainfall intensity of 60 mm/h, a slope length of 100 m, a slope steepness of 10%, a soil erodibility factor of 0.5, and a crop management factor of 0.8. What is the estimated annual soil loss (in t/ha)?
A. 10 t/ha
Correct B. 20 t/ha
C. 30 t/ha
D. 40 t/ha

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2
A population of 100,000 people is growing at a rate of 5% per annum. Using the exponential growth model, calculate the population after 10 years.
A. 163,918
Correct B. 173,918
C. 183,918
D. 193,918

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3
The diagram below shows the vegetation zones of Nigeria. Which zone is characterized by the presence of mangrove forests?
Correct A. Mangrove Forest Zone
B. Savanna Zone
C. Rainforest Zone
D. Mountain Zone

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
The climate of Nigeria can be classified into three main types: tropical, savanna, and desert. Which type of climate is characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall throughout the year?
A. Tropical Climate
B. Savanna Climate
Correct C. Desert Climate
D. Mountain Climate

Correct Answer: C

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Question 5
The diagram below shows the population distribution of Nigeria. What is the approximate population density of the country?
A. 150 people/km²
Correct B. 200 people/km²
C. 250 people/km²
D. 300 people/km²

Correct Answer: B

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Question 6
A river's meandering pattern is influenced by the interaction between the river's discharge and the surrounding landscape. Which of the following factors would most likely contribute to the development of a meandering pattern in a river?
A. A high discharge rate
B. A low gradient
Correct C. A high sediment load
D. A narrow valley

Correct Answer: C

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Question 7
A population's growth rate is influenced by a variety of factors, including birth rates, death rates, and migration rates. Which of the following factors would most likely contribute to a population's growth rate?
Correct A. A high birth rate
B. A low death rate
C. A high migration rate
D. A high divorce rate

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
A company's production costs are influenced by a variety of factors, including labor costs, raw materials costs, and overhead costs. Which of the following factors would most likely contribute to a company's production costs?
A. A high labor cost
B. A high raw materials cost
Correct C. A high overhead cost
D. A high marketing cost

Correct Answer: C

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Question 9
A country's economic development is influenced by a variety of factors, including its natural resources, human capital, and institutional framework. Which of the following factors would most likely contribute to a country's economic development?
A. A high level of natural resources
Correct B. A high level of human capital
C. A high level of institutional framework
D. A high level of foreign investment

Correct Answer: B

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Question 10
A city's population density is influenced by a variety of factors, including its land use patterns, transportation systems, and housing stock. Which of the following factors would most likely contribute to a city's population density?
Correct A. A high level of land use intensity
B. A high level of transportation accessibility
C. A high level of housing affordability
D. A high level of economic activity

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
The savannas of Africa are characterized by a distinct vegetation belt, which is influenced by the climate. What is the primary factor that determines the type of vegetation in these regions?
A. Temperature
Correct B. Precipitation
C. Altitude
D. Soil type

Correct Answer: B

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Question 12
A river flows through a region with a gentle slope, resulting in a meandering course. What is the primary reason for this meandering?
Correct A. Erosion of the riverbanks
B. Deposition of sediment
C. Tectonic activity
D. Human intervention

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
A company is considering investing in a new industry in a region with an abundance of natural resources. What is the primary factor that the company should consider before making a decision?
A. Environmental impact
Correct B. Economic viability
C. Social responsibility
D. Government regulations

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14
A map shows a region with a high level of deforestation. What is the primary cause of this deforestation?
Correct A. Agricultural expansion
B. Urbanization
C. Mining activities
D. Climate change

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
A diagram shows a simple circuit with a battery, a resistor, and a switch. What is the primary function of the switch in this circuit?
Correct A. To control the flow of current
B. To regulate the voltage
C. To measure the resistance
D. To generate power

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
The process of soil formation from parent material involves the interaction of several factors, including climate, topography, and vegetation. Which of the following is NOT a primary factor in soil formation?
A. Parent material
B. Climate
C. Topography
Correct D. Human activity

Correct Answer: D

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Question 17
A river's discharge is affected by its slope, channel roughness, and the amount of sediment it carries. Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects a river's discharge?
A. Slope
B. Channel roughness
C. Sediment load
Correct D. Water temperature

Correct Answer: D

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Question 18
The process of weathering involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller fragments. Which of the following types of weathering is NOT a primary mechanism?
A. Mechanical weathering
B. Chemical weathering
C. Biological weathering
Correct D. Thermal weathering

Correct Answer: D

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Question 19
The concept of carrying capacity is used to describe the maximum number of people that can be supported by a given area of land. Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects a region's carrying capacity?
A. Population density
B. Land availability
C. Climate
Correct D. Economic development

Correct Answer: D

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Question 20
The process of plate tectonics involves the movement of the Earth's lithosphere. Which of the following is NOT a type of plate boundary?
A. Divergent boundary
B. Convergent boundary
C. Transform boundary
Correct D. Stagnant boundary

Correct Answer: D

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Question 21
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. Physical weathering
D. Biological weathering

Correct Answer: C

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Question 22
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT a result of the river's erosional activity?
A. Meander
B. Oxbow lake
C. Delta
Correct D. Oxygen

Correct Answer: D

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Question 23
The population growth rate of a city is 2.5% per annum. If the current population is 1,000,000, what will be the population after 5 years?
Correct A. 1,312,500
B. 1,250,000
C. 1,000,000
D. 750,000

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a glacier. Which of the following processes is responsible for the formation of the glacier?
Correct A. Glaciation
B. Weathering
C. Erosion
D. Deposition

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a delta. Which of the following processes is responsible for the formation of the delta?
Correct A. Deposition
B. Erosion
C. Weathering
D. Glaciation

Correct Answer: A

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