POST UTME UNN 2022 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
A diagram shows a cross-section of a mountain range. Which of the following processes is most likely responsible for the formation of the mountain range?
A. Weathering
B. Erosion
C. Plate Tectonics
D. Volcanic Activity
Question 2
A soil profile is characterized by a distinct B horizon with a high concentration of iron and aluminum oxides. Which of the following processes is most likely responsible for the formation of this horizon?
A. Weathering
B. Erosion
C. Leaching
D. Illuviation
Question 3
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 4
A map shows a river flowing through a valley. Which of the following landforms is most likely to be found at the mouth of the river?
A. Delta
B. Floodplain
C. Meander
D. Oxbow Lake
Question 5
A population of 100,000 people is growing at a rate of 5% per annum. If the population is currently 50% urban, what will be the population of the urban area after 10 years?
A. 50000
B. 75000
C. 100000
D. 125000
Question 6
A rock sample is analyzed and found to have a density of 2.5 g/cm³. What is the volume of the sample if it weighs 50 g?
A. 20 cm³
B. 25 cm³
C. 30 cm³
D. 35 cm³
Question 7
The following landform was formed by the process of glacial erosion:
A. U-shaped valley
B. Cirque
C. Arête
D. Hanging valley
Question 8
The diagram below shows a map of the Niger Delta region. Identify the location of the Niger River.
A. The Niger River flows through the city of Lagos.
B. The Niger River flows through the city of Port Harcourt.
C. The Niger River flows through the city of Benin.
D. The Niger River flows through the city of Abuja.
Question 9
A diagram of the following soil profile would show a:
A. Soil profile with a distinct O horizon
B. Soil profile with a distinct A horizon
C. Soil profile with a distinct B horizon
D. Soil profile with a distinct C horizon
Question 10
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
C. 120,000
D. 125,000
Question 11
A map projection that preserves angles and shapes is known as a:
A. Conformal map projection
B. Equal-area map projection
C. Azimuthal equidistant map projection
D. Gnomonic map projection
Question 12
A map shows a river flowing through a valley. The river has a tributary that joins it at a point marked 'X'. What is the name of the landform feature that occurs where the tributary joins the main river?
A. Meander
B. Oxbow lake
C. Delta
D. Estuary
Question 13
The Earth's rotation causes the Coriolis force, which in turn influences the formation of weather patterns. What is the primary effect of the Coriolis force on global wind patterns?
A. Deflection of winds towards the equator
B. Deflection of winds towards the poles
C. No effect on global wind patterns
D. Increased wind speed
Question 14
The process of soil formation from the weathering of rocks is known as:
A. Erosion
B. Deposition
C. Weathering
D. Pedogenesis
Question 15
Using the concept of economic geography, explain the relationship between the location of a factory and the availability of raw materials in the manufacturing process.
A. The location of a factory affects the availability of raw materials through the creation of different transportation costs.
B. The availability of raw materials influences the location of a factory through the creation of different production costs.
C. The location of a factory has no effect on the availability of raw materials in the manufacturing process.
D. The availability of raw materials affects the location of a factory through the creation of different market conditions.

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