POST UTME UNILAG 2020 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
A map projection that preserves angles and shapes is called a:
A. Azimuthal
B. Gnomonic
C. Orthographic
Correct D. Conformal

Correct Answer: D

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Question 2
The population of a city is growing 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
Correct D. 125,000

Correct Answer: D

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Question 3
A company is planning to invest in a new project. The initial investment is ₦1,000,000 and the expected return is 10% per annum. If the company wants to break even in 5 years, what is the minimum amount it should invest each year?
A. ₦150,000
B. ₦200,000
C. ₦250,000
Correct D. ₦300,000

Correct Answer: D

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Question 4
A diagram of the solar system is shown below. What is the order of the planets from the Sun?
Correct A. Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars
B. Mercury, Earth, Mars, Venus
C. Venus, Earth, Mars, Mercury
D. Mars, Earth, Venus, Mercury

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
A map of Nigeria is shown below. What is the name of the river that flows through the city of Lagos?
A. Osun
B. Ogun
Correct C. Lagos
D. Benue

Correct Answer: C

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Question 6
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following processes is most likely responsible for the formation of the valley?
Correct A. Erosion by a river
B. Deposition by a river
C. Tectonic uplift
D. Volcanic activity

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
A population of 1000 individuals is growing at a rate of 10% per year. If the population is currently 1200, what was the population 5 years ago?
Correct A. 900
B. 1000
C. 1100
D. 1200

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between the amount of fertilizer added to a crop and the yield of the crop. What is the name of the relationship shown in the graph?
Correct A. Direct variation
B. Inverse variation
C. Proportional relationship
D. Inverse square relationship

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a soil profile. Which of the following soil types is most likely to be found in the A horizon?
A. Clay
B. Silt
C. Sand
Correct D. Loam

Correct Answer: D

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Question 10
A company is producing a new product that requires 2 hours of labor and 3 hours of machine time to produce 1 unit. If the company has 8 workers available and 12 machines available, how many units can the company produce in 1 day?
A. 12
Correct B. 15
C. 18
D. 20

Correct Answer: B

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Question 11
The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is characterized by a complex network of rivers and creeks. Which of the following is NOT a major river that flows into the Niger Delta?
A. Benue River
B. Niger River
C. Cross River
Correct D. Kaduna River

Correct Answer: D

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Question 12
The Earth's atmosphere is composed of several layers. Which of the following is NOT a layer of the atmosphere?
A. Troposphere
B. Stratosphere
C. Mesosphere
Correct D. Thermosphere

Correct Answer: D

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Question 13
The Niger River is the longest river in West Africa and flows through several countries. What is the approximate length of the Niger River?
A. 4,000 km
Correct B. 5,000 km
C. 6,000 km
D. 7,000 km

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14
The Niger Delta region is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna. Which of the following is a common type of tree found in the Niger Delta?
A. Mangrove
B. Baobab
Correct C. Palm
D. Acacia

Correct Answer: C

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Question 15
The Niger River is an important source of hydroelectric power for Nigeria. What is the approximate capacity of the Kainji Dam, which is located on the Niger River?
A. 1,000 MW
Correct B. 2,000 MW
C. 3,000 MW
D. 4,000 MW

Correct Answer: B

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Question 16
The process of weathering that involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller fragments due to the expansion and contraction of water within the rock's pores is known as
A. Mechanical weathering
Correct B. Chemical weathering
C. Physical weathering
D. Biological weathering

Correct Answer: B

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Question 17
The diagram below shows the structure of a sedimentary rock. Which of the following is a characteristic of this type of rock?
Correct A. It is formed from the compaction of sediments
B. It is formed from the cooling and solidification of magma
C. It is formed from the metamorphism of existing rocks
D. It is formed from the erosion of existing rocks

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
The diagram below shows the structure of a fault line. Which of the following is a characteristic of this type of geological feature?
Correct A. It is a fracture in the Earth's crust where rocks on either side have moved past each other
B. It is a type of igneous rock that forms from the cooling and solidification of magma
C. It is a type of metamorphic rock that forms from the alteration of existing rocks under high pressure and temperature
D. It is a type of sedimentary rock that forms from the compaction of sediments

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
The diagram below shows the structure of a mountain range. Which of the following is a characteristic of this type of landform?
Correct A. It is formed from the movement of tectonic plates
B. It is formed from the erosion of existing rocks
C. It is formed from the deposition of sediments
D. It is formed from the metamorphism of existing rocks

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20
The diagram below shows the structure of a river delta. Which of the following is a characteristic of this type of landform?
Correct A. It is formed from the deposition of sediments
B. It is formed from the erosion of existing rocks
C. It is formed from the movement of tectonic plates
D. It is formed from the metamorphism of existing rocks

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
The diagram below shows the structure of a coral reef. Which of the following is a characteristic of this type of ecosystem?
Correct A. It is formed from the growth of coral polyps
B. It is formed from the erosion of existing rocks
C. It is formed from the deposition of sediments
D. It is formed from the movement of tectonic plates

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
The diagram below shows the structure of a waterfall. Which of the following is a characteristic of this type of landform?
Correct A. It is formed from the erosion of existing rocks
B. It is formed from the deposition of sediments
C. It is formed from the movement of tectonic plates
D. It is formed from the metamorphism of existing rocks

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
The diagram below shows the structure of a glacier. Which of the following is a characteristic of this type of landform?
A. It is formed from the movement of tectonic plates
B. It is formed from the erosion of existing rocks
C. It is formed from the deposition of sediments
D. It is formed from the metamorphism of existing rocks

Correct Answer: VIEW ANSWER

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Question 24
The process of soil formation through the weathering of rocks is an example of a _______________ process.
A. mechanical
Correct B. chemical
C. biological
D. physical

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25
The population of a city is increasing at a rate of 5% per annum. If the current population is 500,000, what will be the population after 2 years?
A. 550,000
B. 525,000
C. 600,000
Correct D. 625,000

Correct Answer: D

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