POST UTME UNILAG 2021 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
A river's discharge is affected by its slope, which is determined by the difference in elevation between two points. If the elevation at point A is 100m and at point B is 50m, and the distance between the two points is 10km, what is the slope of the river?
A. 0.1
Correct B. 0.5
C. 1.0
D. 5.0

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2
A map shows a region with a population density of 100 people per square kilometer. If the region has an area of 500 square kilometers, what is the total population?
Correct A. 50000
B. 500000
C. 5000000
D. 50000000

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
A company is planning to build a factory in a region with a high concentration of natural resources. The region has an abundance of coal, iron ore, and limestone. Which of the following industries would be most suitable for this region?
Correct A. Steel production
B. Cement production
C. Coal mining
D. Iron ore mining

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
A city is experiencing a severe water shortage due to a prolonged drought. The city's water supply is mainly dependent on a nearby river. What is the most effective way to conserve water in this situation?
A. Implementing water-saving measures in industries
B. Reducing water usage in households
C. Increasing water supply from the river
Correct D. Implementing a water rationing system

Correct Answer: D

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Question 5
A landscape is formed by the movement of tectonic plates. Which of the following features is most likely to be formed by the collision of two tectonic plates?
Correct A. Mountain range
B. Volcanic island
C. Deep-sea trench
D. Folding mountain

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
The diagram below shows the distribution of vegetation belts in Africa. Which of the following vegetation belts is NOT found in the tropical region of Africa?
A. Tropical Rainforest
B. Tropical Savanna
Correct C. Temperate Grassland
D. Desert

Correct Answer: C

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Question 7
A river flows through a region with a slope of 1 in 100. If the river's velocity is 2 m/s, what is the acceleration due to gravity?
Correct A. 9.8 m/s^2
B. 10 m/s^2
C. 11 m/s^2
D. 12 m/s^2

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
The diagram below shows the cross-section of a river. What is the type of river shown?
Correct A. Meandering River
B. Straight River
C. Winding River
D. Tributary River

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
The diagram below shows the solar system. Which of the following planets is NOT a gas giant?
A. Jupiter
B. Saturn
C. Uranus
Correct D. Mercury

Correct Answer: D

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Question 10
The diagram below shows the rock cycle. What is the process of metamorphism?
A. Weathering
B. Erosion
Correct C. Metamorphism
D. Plate Tectonics

Correct Answer: C

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Question 11
The Niger Delta region is characterized by a complex network of distributaries and distributaries. What is the primary reason for this complex network?
A. The Niger Delta is a region of high tectonic activity.
Correct B. The Niger Delta is a region of high sedimentation rate.
C. The Niger Delta is a region of high tidal range.
D. The Niger Delta is a region of high wave energy.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 12
A study on the population growth of Nigeria shows that the population is growing at a rate of 2.5% per annum. If the current population is 200 million, what will be the population in 10 years?
A. 250 million
B. 225 million
Correct C. 275 million
D. 300 million

Correct Answer: C

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Question 13
A map of Nigeria shows a region with a high concentration of oil fields. What is the primary reason for this concentration?
A. The region is located in a rift valley.
B. The region is located in a zone of high tectonic activity.
Correct C. The region is located in a zone of high sedimentation rate.
D. The region is located in a zone of high tidal range.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 14
A study on the economic development of Nigeria shows that the country has a high GDP per capita. What is the primary reason for this high GDP per capita?
A. The country has a high level of human capital.
B. The country has a high level of physical capital.
Correct C. The country has a high level of natural resources.
D. The country has a high level of technological innovation.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 15
A map of Nigeria shows a region with a high concentration of agricultural land. What is the primary reason for this concentration?
A. The region is located in a zone of high rainfall.
B. The region is located in a zone of high temperature.
Correct C. The region is located in a zone of high soil fertility.
D. The region is located in a zone of high water availability.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 16
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 minerals
B. To form a hard, impermeable layer
C. To facilitate the movement of water and air
D. To store plant nutrients

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
What is the primary factor controlling the formation of a delta?
A. Tectonic activity
B. Volcanic eruptions
Correct C. River discharge
D. Sea level changes

Correct Answer: C

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Question 18
A company is considering investing in a new factory in Nigeria. What economic factor should they consider first?
A. Availability of raw materials
B. Labor costs
C. Transportation costs
Correct D. Market demand

Correct Answer: D

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Question 19
What is the primary difference between a fault and a fold in the context of rock deformation?
A. Faults involve horizontal movement, while folds involve vertical movement
B. Faults involve vertical movement, while folds involve horizontal movement
Correct C. Faults involve the breaking of rocks, while folds involve the bending of rocks
D. Faults involve the formation of new rocks, while folds involve the alteration of existing rocks

Correct Answer: C

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Question 20
What is the primary mechanism by which the Earth's atmosphere loses heat to space?
A. Conduction
B. Convection
Correct C. Radiation
D. Evaporation

Correct Answer: C

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Question 21
The population growth rate of Nigeria is influenced by the following factors, EXCEPT:
A. High birth rate
B. Low death rate
Correct C. High standard of living
D. Limited access to education

Correct Answer: C

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Question 22
The diagram below shows the distribution of population in Nigeria. Which of the following regions has the highest population density?
A. North-West
B. North-East
Correct C. South-West
D. South-East

Correct Answer: C

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Question 23
The map below shows the location of the Niger Delta region. Which of the following cities is NOT located in the Niger Delta region?
A. Port Harcourt
B. Lagos
Correct C. Abuja
D. Benin City

Correct Answer: C

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Question 24
The diagram below shows the water cycle. Which of the following processes is NOT part of the water cycle?
A. Evaporation
B. Condensation
C. Runoff
Correct D. Photosynthesis

Correct Answer: D

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Question 25
The map below shows the location of the Jos Plateau. Which of the following features is NOT characteristic of the Jos Plateau?
A. Volcanic origin
B. Granite rocks
C. High altitude
Correct D. Tropical climate

Correct Answer: D

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