POST UTME UNILORIN 2021 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
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?
Correct A. Water
B. Climate
C. Topography
D. Vegetation

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
A city with a population of 500,000 is experiencing rapid growth at a rate of 5% per annum. If the current population density is 2,000 people per square kilometer, what will be the population density after 10 years?
A. 1,500 people per square kilometer
Correct B. 2,500 people per square kilometer
C. 3,500 people per square kilometer
D. 4,500 people per square kilometer

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3
A farmer is considering two different irrigation systems for his crops. System A uses a drip irrigation method, while System B uses a sprinkler irrigation method. Which system is more likely to cause soil erosion?
A. System A
Correct B. System B
C. Both systems are equally likely to cause soil erosion
D. Neither system is likely to cause soil erosion

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4
A river has a discharge of 100 cubic meters per second. If the river flows through a valley with a width of 500 meters and a depth of 10 meters, what is the average velocity of the river?
A. 0.2 meters per second
Correct B. 0.5 meters per second
C. 1.0 meters per second
D. 2.0 meters per second

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5
A city is experiencing a heat wave, with temperatures reaching 40°C. If the relative humidity is 60%, what is the heat index?
A. 45°C
B. 50°C
Correct C. 55°C
D. 60°C

Correct Answer: C

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Question 6
A map is drawn to a scale of 1:50,000. If the distance between two points on the map is 6 cm, what is the actual distance between the two points in meters?
A. 300 m
Correct B. 600 m
C. 1200 m
D. 2400 m

Correct Answer: B

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Question 7
The diagram below shows the cross-section of a river valley. What type of landform is labeled 'A'?
A. U-shaped valley
Correct B. V-shaped valley
C. Meandering valley
D. Deltaic valley

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8
The climate of Nigeria can be broadly classified into two main types: tropical and savanna. Which of the following regions in Nigeria experiences a tropical climate?
A. Sahel region
B. Sudan savanna region
C. Guinea savanna region
Correct D. Tropical rainforest region

Correct Answer: D

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Question 9
The diagram below shows a simple circuit. If the resistance of the circuit is 10 ohms and the voltage is 12 volts, what is the current flowing through the circuit?
A. 0.8 A
Correct B. 1.2 A
C. 1.6 A
D. 2.4 A

Correct Answer: B

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Question 10
The economic activities of Nigeria can be broadly classified into two main types: primary and secondary. Which of the following industries is an example of a primary economic activity?
A. Agriculture
Correct B. Mining
C. Manufacturing
D. Construction

Correct Answer: B

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Question 11
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. Geology

Correct Answer: D

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Question 12
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. What is the name of the landform labeled 'A'?
Correct A. Valley
B. Plateau
C. Hill
D. Mountain

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
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 5 years?
A. 125,000
B. 150,000
C. 175,000
Correct D. 200,000

Correct Answer: D

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Question 14
The diagram below shows a simple economic graph. What is the name of the economic concept represented by the downward-sloping curve?
A. Law of Supply
Correct B. Law of Demand
C. Equilibrium Price
D. Consumer Surplus

Correct Answer: B

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Question 15
The process of soil erosion involves the removal of soil particles from one location to another. Which of the following is NOT a primary agent of soil erosion?
A. Water
B. Wind
Correct C. Ice
D. Gravity

Correct Answer: C

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Question 16
The Earth's rotation causes the Coriolis effect, which in turn influences global wind patterns. What is the primary reason for the formation of high and low-pressure systems in the atmosphere?
A. Temperature differences between the equator and the poles
Correct B. The rotation of the Earth
C. The movement of the Earth around the Sun
D. The interaction between the atmosphere and the oceans

Correct Answer: B

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Question 17
The diagram below shows a cross-section of the Earth's crust. What is the name of the zone where the Earth's crust is being created?
A. The zone of subduction
B. The zone of continental rifting
C. The zone of oceanic rifting
Correct D. The zone of seafloor spreading

Correct Answer: D

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Question 18
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between the price of a commodity and the quantity demanded. What is the name of the phenomenon shown in the graph?
A. The law of supply
Correct B. The law of demand
C. Giffen's paradox
D. The concept of elasticity

Correct Answer: B

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Question 19
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river system. What is the name of the process by which the river erodes the surrounding landscape?
A. The process of deposition
Correct B. The process of erosion
C. The process of sedimentation
D. The process of weathering

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between the amount of rainfall and the type of vegetation in a region. What is the name of the phenomenon shown in the graph?
Correct A. The concept of zonation
B. The concept of succession
C. The concept of climax community
D. The concept of ecological niche

Correct Answer: A

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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 is a characteristic of this type of landscape?
A. U-shaped valley
Correct B. V-shaped valley
C. Flat valley
D. W-shaped valley

Correct Answer: B

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Question 23
The economic activity that involves the extraction of oil from the ground is known as:
A. Mining
Correct B. Drilling
C. Refining
D. Exploration

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24
The process of soil formation that involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller fragments through the action of living organisms is known as:
Correct A. Biological weathering
B. Chemical weathering
C. Physical weathering
D. Mechanical weathering

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between the price of a commodity and the quantity demanded. Which of the following is a characteristic of this type of graph?
A. Inverse relationship
B. Direct relationship
C. Positive relationship
Correct D. Negative relationship

Correct Answer: D

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