POST UTME UNIOSUN 2019 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
A soil is classified as a clay loam. What is the primary characteristic of this soil type?
A. High water-holding capacity
B. Low fertility
C. High permeability
D. High pH
Question 2
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
B. The rotation of the Earth
C. The movement of the tectonic plates
D. The distribution of land and sea
Question 3
A study on the impact of soil erosion in Nigeria found that the country loses an estimated 1.5 million hectares of arable land annually. What is the likely effect on the country's food security?
A. Increase
B. Decrease
C. No change
D. Uncertain
Question 4
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a mountain range. What is the name of the landform labeled 'B'?
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Question 5
Using the map below, identify the location of the Niger River in Nigeria.
A. Northcentral Nigeria
B. Southeastern Nigeria
C. Southwestern Nigeria
D. Northwestern Nigeria
Question 6
What is the primary factor that determines the distribution of vegetation in Nigeria?
A. Temperature
B. Precipitation
C. Soil Type
D. Altitude
Question 7
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. What is the name of the landform labeled 'A'?
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Question 8
A rock is composed of 50% quartz, 30% feldspar, and 20% mica. What is the primary type of rock that this composition suggests?
A. Igneous
B. Sedimentary
C. Metamorphic
D. Hydrothermal
Question 9
What is the name of the process by which the Earth's surface is shaped by the movement of tectonic plates?
A. Weathering
B. Erosion
C. Plate Tectonics
D. Glaciation
Question 10
The Earth's rotation causes the Coriolis effect, which influences global wind patterns and ocean currents. What is the primary consequence of the Coriolis effect on global climate?
A. Increased precipitation in tropical regions
B. Formation of high-pressure systems in the subtropics
C. Global wind patterns and ocean currents are unaffected
D. Increased risk of hurricanes and typhoons
Question 11
The Ogun River is an important source of freshwater for the city of Lagos. What is the primary reason for the high levels of pollution in the Ogun River?
A. Industrial activities such as textile and manufacturing
B. Agricultural activities such as farming and livestock
C. Domestic waste and sewage from urban areas
D. Natural processes such as weathering and erosion
Question 12
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
D. 125,000
Question 13
A company is considering investing in a project that will generate 1000 units of electricity per day. If the company's demand is 500 units per day, what is the excess electricity generated?
A. 500 units
B. 750 units
C. 1000 units
D. 1250 units
Question 14
A company is considering the construction of a new factory in a region with high levels of rainfall. Which of the following economic factors would most likely influence the company's decision?
A. Availability of skilled labor
B. Access to transportation infrastructure
C. Proximity to raw materials
D. Risk of flooding
Question 15
Using the map below, identify the location of the Niger Delta region in Nigeria.
A. Southwestern Nigeria
B. Northcentral Nigeria
C. Southeastern Nigeria
D. Northwestern Nigeria

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