POST UTME UNIPORT 2020 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The Earth's atmosphere is composed of approximately 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, and 1% other gases. What is the primary function of the oxygen in the atmosphere?
A. To regulate the Earth's temperature
B. To support the growth of plants and animals
C. To protect the Earth from harmful radiation
D. To facilitate the process of photosynthesis
Question 2
A river has a meandering course with a sinuous path. What is the likely reason for this?
A. High velocity of the river
B. Low velocity of the river
C. High discharge of the river
D. Low discharge of the river
Question 3
A rock sample shows a foliated texture. What type of rock is it?
A. Igneous
B. Sedimentary
C. Metamorphic
D. Foliated
Question 4
The Amazon rainforest is often referred to as the 'lungs of the Earth' due to its role in producing oxygen. What is the primary mechanism by which the Amazon rainforest produces oxygen?
A. Photosynthesis
B. Respiration
C. Decomposition
D. Evaporation
Question 5
The process of plate tectonics that results in the formation of mountain ranges is known as _______.
A. Continental Drift
B. Seafloor Spreading
C. Orogenesis
D. Epeirogenesis
Question 6
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT a result of the river's erosional activity?
A. A waterfall
B. A delta
C. A meander
D. A lake
Question 7
A firm is considering investing in a new project. The project has a net present value (NPV) of ₦1,000,000 and a payback period of 5 years. If the firm's cost of capital is 10%, what is the internal rate of return (IRR) of the project?
A. 15%
B. 12%
C. 10%
D. 8%
Question 8
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a certain rock formation. What is the name of the rock type that is formed when magma cools and solidifies beneath the Earth's surface?
A. Igneous
B. Sedimentary
C. Metamorphic
D. Foliated
Question 9
The diagram below shows a cross-section of the Earth's crust. Which of the following is a characteristic of the Earth's crust?
A. It is composed of rocks and minerals
B. It is broken up into several plates
C. It is a single, solid layer
D. It is made up of only sedimentary rocks
Question 10
A map of Nigeria shows the location of the Niger Delta region. Which of the following is a characteristic of the Niger Delta region?
A. It is a region of high population density
B. It is a region of high agricultural production
C. It is a region of high oil production
D. It is a region of high industrial activity
Question 11
A landscape has a series of parallel ridges and valleys. What is the likely reason for this?
A. Tectonic uplift
B. Volcanic activity
C. Weathering and erosion
D. Glacial activity
Question 12
A population pyramid shows a high proportion of young people in the population. What is the likely reason for this?
A. High birth rate
B. Low death rate
C. High migration rate
D. Low fertility rate
Question 13
A study on the economic geography of Nigeria reveals that the country has a high level of industrial activity. Which of the following is a characteristic of the industrial activity?
A. It is concentrated in the urban areas
B. It is concentrated in the rural areas
C. It is concentrated in the Niger Delta region
D. It is concentrated in the Sahel region
Question 14
A map projection that preserves angles and shapes is known as a:
A. Azimuthal
B. Gnomonic
C. Orthographic
D. Conformal
Question 15
The Niger River is the longest river in West Africa and flows through several countries, including Nigeria, Benin, and Niger. What is the primary reason for the Niger River's importance to the region?
A. Its role in supporting agriculture and irrigation
B. Its potential for hydroelectric power generation
C. Its importance as a transportation route
D. Its role in supporting urban centers and industry

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