POST UTME UNN 2020 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The diagram below shows a population pyramid. Which of the following is a characteristic of the population?
A. The population is aging
B. The population is young
C. The population is stable
D. The population is declining
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 the trade winds in the tropics?
A. The Coriolis effect deflects winds to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and to the left in the Southern Hemisphere.
B. The trade winds are formed due to the temperature difference between the equator and the poles.
C. The trade winds are driven by the high pressure systems near the equator.
D. The trade winds are influenced by the Earth's rotation and the temperature difference between the equator and the poles.
Question 3
The process of plate tectonics that involves the movement of the Earth's lithosphere is known as
A. Continental drift
B. Sea-floor spreading
C. Plate convergence
D. Plate divergence
Question 4
A company is considering investing in a new mining project. The project's feasibility study indicates that the mine will produce 100,000 tons of iron ore per year for 20 years. If the market price of iron ore is 50 per ton, what is the total revenue generated by the mine over its 20-year lifespan?
A. 1,000,000,000
B. 1,500,000,000
C. 2,000,000,000
D. 2,500,000,000
Question 5
The Niger Delta is a region of high sedimentation due to the Niger River's discharge. What is the primary factor responsible for the formation of the Niger Delta?
A. The Niger River's discharge of sediment into the Gulf of Guinea.
B. The Niger River's meandering course through the delta region.
C. The Niger River's confluence with the Benue River.
D. The Niger River's discharge of freshwater into the Gulf of Guinea.
Question 6
The process of weathering that involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller fragments due to the expansion and contraction of water within the rock's pores is known as
A. Mechanical weathering
B. Chemical weathering
C. Physical weathering
D. Biological weathering
Question 7
The Earth's rotation causes the Coriolis effect, which in turn influences global wind patterns. What is the primary mechanism by which the Coriolis effect affects wind direction?
A. Deflection of winds by the Earth's rotation
B. Changes in atmospheric pressure
C. Temperature gradients
D. Mountain ranges and coastlines
Question 8
The diagram below shows a graph of population growth over time. What is the name of the stage of population growth where the population grows rapidly and the birth rate exceeds the death rate?
A. Exponential growth
B. Logistic growth
C. Stationary growth
D. Decline
Question 9
The Benue Trough is a major geological feature of Nigeria. What is the primary type of rock formation found in this region?
A. Igneous rocks
B. Sedimentary rocks
C. Metamorphic rocks
D. Volcanic rocks
Question 10
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river. Which of the following is a characteristic of the river's meandering?
A. The river flows in a straight line
B. The river flows in a zigzag pattern
C. The river flows in a circular pattern
D. The river flows in a spiral pattern
Question 11
The diagram below shows a map of the world's major oil-producing regions. Which of the following is a characteristic of the oil-producing regions?
A. They are located in tropical regions
B. They are located in areas with high population density
C. They are located in areas with high levels of economic development
D. They are located in areas with high levels of rainfall
Question 12
The diagram below shows the distribution of vegetation belts in Nigeria. Which of the following vegetation belts is NOT found in the savanna region?
A. Tropical Rainforest
B. Tropical Monsoon
C. Savanna
D. Desert
Question 13
A map is drawn to a scale of 1:50,000. If the distance between two points on the map is 5 cm, what is the actual distance between the two points in meters?
A. 250 m
B. 500 m
C. 750 m
D. 1000 m
Question 14
What is the primary cause of deforestation in Nigeria?
A. Overpopulation
B. Climate change
C. Agricultural expansion
D. Urbanization
Question 15
The Jos Plateau is a region of Nigeria known for its rich mineral resources. What is the primary mineral found in this region?
A. Copper
B. Gold
C. Iron ore
D. Lead

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