POST UTME UNN 2021 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The process of soil formation involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller particles through physical and chemical weathering. Which of the following is an example of chemical weathering?
A. Freeze-thaw action
Correct B. Oxidation of iron-rich rocks
C. Erosion by wind and water
D. Gravitational disintegration

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2
A map projection is a way of representing the Earth's surface on a flat surface. Which of the following map projections is known for preserving angles and shapes?
A. Mercator projection
B. Gall-Peters projection
C. Robinson projection
Correct D. Azimuthal equidistant projection

Correct Answer: D

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Question 3
The Earth's surface is composed of several types of rocks, including igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. Which of the following is an example of a metamorphic rock?
A. Granite
B. Sandstone
Correct C. Marble
D. Basalt

Correct Answer: C

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Question 4
The process of erosion involves the removal of soil and rock particles from one location to another. Which of the following is an example of erosion caused by wind?
Correct A. Deflation
B. Erosion by glaciers
C. Erosion by rivers
D. Erosion by wind

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
The Earth's atmosphere is composed of several layers, including the troposphere, stratosphere, and mesosphere. Which of the following is an example of a phenomenon that occurs in the stratosphere?
Correct A. Ozone layer depletion
B. Weathering of rocks
C. Erosion by wind
D. Formation of clouds

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
The process of plate tectonics that involves the movement of the Earth's lithosphere as a result of convection currents in the mantle is known as:
A. Continental drift
Correct B. Sea-floor spreading
C. Plate convergence
D. Plate divergence

Correct Answer: B

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Question 7
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river delta. Which of the following is a characteristic of this type of delta?
Correct A. It is formed by the deposition of sediment
B. It is a result of tectonic activity
C. It is a type of coastal erosion
D. It is a type of river meandering

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
The diagram below shows a graph of population growth over time. What is the name of the stage in the demographic transition model where the population growth rate begins to slow down?
A. Stage 1: High birth and death rates
B. Stage 2: Low birth and death rates
C. Stage 3: Low birth rates and high death rates
Correct D. Stage 4: Low birth and death rates

Correct Answer: D

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Question 9
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a mountain range. Which of the following is a characteristic of this type of mountain?
Correct A. It is formed by the movement of tectonic plates
B. It is a result of volcanic activity
C. It is a type of coastal erosion
D. It is a type of river meandering

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
The diagram below shows a graph of the water cycle. What is the name of the process by which water is transferred from the land to the atmosphere through evaporation?
Correct A. Evaporation
B. Transpiration
C. Infiltration
D. Runoff

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
The concept of 'Resource Curse' in Economic Geography refers to the phenomenon where the discovery of a valuable natural resource in a country leads to:
A. Increased economic growth and development
Correct B. Increased corruption and political instability
C. Increased foreign investment and trade
D. Increased poverty and inequality

Correct Answer: B

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Question 12
The diagram below shows the water cycle. Which process is represented by the arrow pointing from the ocean to the atmosphere?
Correct A. Evaporation
B. Condensation
C. Precipitation
D. Runoff

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
The concept of 'Population Density' in Population and Settlement Studies refers to the number of people per unit area of land. Which of the following is a correct formula for calculating population density?
Correct A. Population Density = Population ÷ Area
B. Population Density = Area ÷ Population
C. Population Density = Population × Area
D. Population Density = Area ÷ Area

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river. Which of the following is a characteristic of the river's channel?
A. The channel is narrow and steep
B. The channel is wide and shallow
Correct C. The channel is meandering and sinuous
D. The channel is straight and linear

Correct Answer: C

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Question 15
The concept of 'Soil Erosion' in Soil Formation and Erosion refers to the process of soil being worn away by natural forces. Which of the following is a major cause of soil erosion?
A. Rainfall
B. Wind
C. Water
Correct D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

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Question 16
The diagram below shows the distribution of vegetation belts in Nigeria. Which of the following vegetation belts is NOT found in Nigeria?
A. Desert
B. Savanna
C. Tropical Rainforest
Correct D. Temperate Grassland

Correct Answer: D

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Question 17
The Earth's rotation causes the following phenomenon:
Correct A. The Coriolis effect
B. The Foucault pendulum
C. The precession of the equinoxes
D. The perihelion of the Earth

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
The diagram below shows the structure of a rock. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of this rock?
Correct A. It is a type of sedimentary rock
B. It is a type of igneous rock
C. It has a phaneritic texture
D. It contains the mineral quartz

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
The population of a city is increasing 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
Correct C. 120,000
D. 125,000

Correct Answer: C

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Question 20
The diagram below shows the distribution of population in a city. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of this distribution?
Correct A. It is a uniform distribution
B. It is a normal distribution
C. It has a high population density in the center
D. It has a low population density in the center

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
The Earth's rotation causes the apparent shift of the position of a star in the sky due to the planet's motion. This phenomenon is known as
A. Asterism
B. Precession
Correct C. Aberration
D. Refraction

Correct Answer: C

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Question 22
The diagram below shows the process of soil formation through weathering. Which of the following is NOT a type of weathering?
A. Mechanical weathering
B. Chemical weathering
C. Biological weathering
Correct D. Thermal weathering

Correct Answer: D

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Question 23
The diagram below shows the structure of a plant cell. Which of the following organelles is responsible for photosynthesis?
A. Cell wall
Correct B. Chloroplast
C. Mitochondria
D. Nucleus

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24
The diagram below shows the process of plate tectonics. Which of the following is NOT a type of plate boundary?
A. Divergent boundary
B. Convergent boundary
C. Transform boundary
Correct D. Stationary boundary

Correct Answer: D

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Question 25
The diagram below shows the structure of a river system. Which of the following is NOT a type of river?
A. River
B. Stream
C. Lake
Correct D. Ocean

Correct Answer: D

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