POST UTME UNILORIN 2019 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
In the context of Economic Geography, what is the primary factor that determines the location of a manufacturing industry?
A. Transportation costs
Correct B. Availability of raw materials
C. Labor costs
D. Market demand

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2
A rock sample is composed of 60% quartz, 20% feldspar, and 20% mica. What is the percentage of mica in the sample?
A. 10%
Correct B. 20%
C. 30%
D. 40%

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3
A map shows a river flowing through a valley. What type of landform is the valley?
A. Dolomite
B. Limestone
Correct C. Valley
D. Plateau

Correct Answer: C

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Question 4
A farmer is considering planting a crop in a region with a high water table. What type of soil would be most suitable for this crop?
A. Sandy soil
B. Clay soil
C. Loamy soil
Correct D. Peat soil

Correct Answer: D

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Question 5
A graph shows a positive correlation between the amount of rainfall and the yield of a crop. What type of relationship is this?
A. Direct proportion
B. Inverse proportion
Correct C. Positive correlation
D. Negative correlation

Correct Answer: C

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Question 6
The concept of 'carrying capacity' in population studies refers to the maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can sustainably support. Which of the following is a key factor that influences carrying capacity?
Correct A. Availability of food resources
B. Predation pressure
C. Disease prevalence
D. Climate change

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
A map projection is a way of representing the Earth's surface on a flat surface. Which of the following map projections is known for preserving angles and shapes?
A. Mercator projection
Correct B. Gall-Peters projection
C. Robinson projection
D. Azimuthal equidistant projection

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8
The Niger Delta is a major wetland ecosystem in Nigeria. Which of the following is a major threat to the Niger Delta's biodiversity?
Correct A. Oil spills
B. Overfishing
C. Deforestation
D. Climate change

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
The concept of 'diffusion' in geography refers to the process by which substances spread out from a source. Which of the following is an example of diffusion?
A. Diffusion of a gas through a membrane
Correct B. Diffusion of a liquid through a porous material
C. Diffusion of a solid through a gas
D. Diffusion of a gas through a liquid

Correct Answer: B

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Question 10
The concept of 'urban sprawl' in geography refers to the spread of urban development into surrounding rural areas. Which of the following is a characteristic of urban sprawl?
A. High population density
Correct B. Low population density
C. Mixed land use
D. Single land use

Correct Answer: B

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Question 11
A map projection that preserves angles and shapes is known as a:
Correct A. Azimuthal equidistant projection
B. Gnomonic projection
C. Mercator projection
D. Robinson projection

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
The process of weathering that involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller fragments is known as:
Correct A. Mechanical weathering
B. Chemical weathering
C. Biological weathering
D. Hydraulic action

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
A city with a population of 500,000 and a growth rate of 3% per annum will have a population of:
Correct A. 550,000
B. 525,000
C. 500,000
D. 475,000

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
The diagram below shows the relationship between the concentration of a pollutant and the number of organisms in an ecosystem. What is the name of the curve shown?
Correct A. Logistic curve
B. Exponential curve
C. Linear curve
D. Sigmoid curve

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
The Earth's atmosphere is composed of approximately 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, and 1% other gases. What is the percentage of oxygen in the atmosphere?
Correct A. 21%
B. 22%
C. 23%
D. 24%

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
The process of soil formation through the weathering of rocks and the accumulation of organic matter is known as _______.
A. Soil erosion
B. Soil formation
Correct C. Pedogenesis
D. Soil degradation

Correct Answer: C

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Question 17
The _______ climate belt is characterized by high temperatures and high levels of rainfall throughout the year.
Correct A. Tropical
B. Desert
C. Temperate
D. Polar

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
The _______ process involves the movement of rocks and minerals from one location to another through the action of wind, water, or ice.
A. Weathering
Correct B. Erosion
C. Deposition
D. Plate tectonics

Correct Answer: B

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Question 19
The _______ process involves the movement of the Earth's crust, resulting in the creation of mountains and volcanoes.
A. Weathering
B. Erosion
C. Deposition
Correct D. Plate tectonics

Correct Answer: D

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Question 20
The _______ system is the study of the Earth's physical structure, composition, and processes.
Correct A. Geological
B. Hydrological
C. Atmospheric
D. Pedological

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
The process of soil formation and erosion is closely linked to the development of landforms. Discuss the relationship between soil formation, erosion, and landform development, using examples from the Niger Delta region.
A. Soil formation leads to landform development, which in turn causes erosion.
Correct B. Erosion leads to soil formation, which then influences landform development.
C. Landform development is the primary driver of soil formation and erosion.
D. Soil formation and erosion are independent processes that do not affect landform development.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 22
A map shows a population density of 150 people per square kilometer in a region. If the region has an area of 500 square kilometers, what is the total population of the region?
Correct A. 75000
B. 50000
C. 75000
D. 100000

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
A diagram shows a cross-section of a river valley. Identify the type of landform that is formed when a river flows through a region with a high rate of erosion.
Correct A. A canyon
B. A valley
C. A delta
D. A plain

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24
A map shows a region with a high population density and a low rate of population growth. What is the likely environmental issue affecting the region?
Correct A. Overcrowding
B. Pollution
C. Deforestation
D. Climate change

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
A diagram shows a cross-section of a soil profile. Identify the type of soil that is formed when a mixture of clay, silt, and sand is deposited in a region.
Correct A. Loam
B. Clay
C. Silt
D. Sand

Correct Answer: A

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