POST UTME UNN 2019 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
A city has a population of 500,000 people. The city is growing at a rate of 10% per year. What is the population after 5 years?
A. 600,000
B. 700,000
C. 800,000
D. 900,000
Question 2
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
C. Freeze-thaw weathering
D. Abrasion
Question 3
A rock sample is analyzed and found to have a density of 2.5 g/cm³. What is the likely composition of the rock?
A. Igneous
B. Sedimentary
C. Metamorphic
D. Granite
Question 4
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a delta. Which of the following is a characteristic of the delta?
A. A network of distributaries
B. A single main channel
C. A flat and featureless surface
D. A steep and rocky terrain
Question 5
A map scale is given as 1:50,000. If the distance between two towns on the map is 5 cm, what is the actual distance between the towns in kilometers?
A. 2.5 km
B. 5 km
C. 10 km
D. 25 km
Question 6
The process of soil formation involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller particles through physical, chemical, and biological weathering. Which of the following is NOT a type of physical weathering?
A. Freeze-thaw action
B. Abrasion
C. Chemical weathering
D. Biological weathering
Question 7
The process of soil erosion involves the removal of soil particles from one location to another through natural forces such as wind and water. Which of the following is a type of soil erosion?
A. Sheet erosion
B. Rill erosion
C. Gully erosion
D. All of the above
Question 8
A company is considering the construction of a new factory. The factory will require an initial investment of ₦100 million and will generate an annual profit of ₦20 million. What is the payback period of the investment?
A. 5 years
B. 10 years
C. 15 years
D. 20 years
Question 9
The Earth's rotation causes the Coriolis effect, which results in the deflection of moving objects on Earth. What is the direction of deflection in the Northern Hemisphere?
A. To the right
B. To the left
C. No deflection
D. Deflection varies with latitude
Question 10
A diagram shows a cross-section of the Earth's crust. What is the likely internal land-forming process responsible for the formation of this feature?
A. Plate Tectonics
B. Weathering
C. Erosion
D. Deposition
Question 11
A population of 1000 individuals is growing at a rate of 5% per year. What is the population after 10 years?
A. 1500
B. 2000
C. 2500
D. 3000
Question 12
A river is flowing through a valley and has a slope of 1 in 100. What is the gradient of the river?
A. 1:100
B. 1:50
C. 1:200
D. 1:500
Question 13
The Earth's rotation causes the Coriolis effect, which results in the deflection of moving objects to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and to the left in the Southern Hemisphere. This phenomenon is most pronounced in which of the following regions?
A. The equatorial region
B. The mid-latitudes
C. The polar regions
D. The trade wind belt
Question 14
The diagram below shows a map of Nigeria's major rivers. Which of the following rivers is NOT a major river in Nigeria?
A. Niger River
B. Benue River
C. Kaduna River
D. Osun River
Question 15
The diagram below shows a graph of temperature against time for a given location. Which of the following statements is true about the temperature trend?
A. The temperature is increasing at a constant rate.
B. The temperature is decreasing at a constant rate.
C. The temperature is increasing at an increasing rate.
D. The temperature is decreasing at a decreasing rate.

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