Practice Post UTME UNN geography 2022 Past Questions

Question 1

A map projection that preserves angles and shapes is known as a:

Correct A. Conformal map projection

B. Equal-area map projection

C. Azimuthal equidistant map projection

D. Gnomonic map projection

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2

The process of soil formation from the weathering of rocks is known as:

A. Erosion

B. Deposition

C. Weathering

Correct D. Pedogenesis

Correct Answer: D

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Question 3

A diagram of the following soil profile would show a:

Correct 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

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4

The following climate type is characterized by high temperatures and high humidity throughout the year:

Correct A. Tropical rainforest climate

B. Desert climate

C. Temperate oceanic climate

D. Continental climate

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5

The following landform was formed by the process of glacial erosion:

Correct A. U-shaped valley

B. Cirque

C. Arête

D. Hanging valley

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6

The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river delta. Identify the type of sedimentation that occurs in the area labeled 'A'.

A. Distributive sedimentation

B. Accumulative sedimentation

C. Erosional sedimentation

Correct D. Depositional sedimentation

Correct Answer: D

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Question 7

A company is considering the construction of a new factory in a region with high levels of air pollution. Using the concept of opportunity cost, explain why the company should not locate the factory in this region.

Correct A. The company will incur high costs due to the need for pollution control measures.

B. The company will face opposition from local residents due to concerns about air quality.

C. The company will not be able to attract skilled workers due to the poor air quality.

D. The company will not be able to obtain necessary permits due to environmental regulations.

Correct Answer: A

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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.

Correct 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.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9

A company is considering the construction of a new factory in a region with high levels of air pollution. Using the concept of opportunity cost, explain why the company should not locate the factory in this region.

Correct A. The company will incur high costs due to the need for pollution control measures.

B. The company will face opposition from local residents due to concerns about air quality.

C. The company will not be able to attract skilled workers due to the poor air quality.

D. The company will not be able to obtain necessary permits due to environmental regulations.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10

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.

Correct 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.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 11

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

Correct C. Freeze-thaw weathering

D. Abrasion

Correct Answer: C

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Question 12

The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the river valley?

A. Widening of the river channel

B. Deposition of sediments

C. Formation of a meander

Correct D. Uplift of the surrounding hills

Correct Answer: D

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Question 13

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

Correct D. 125,000

Correct Answer: D

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Question 14

The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between temperature and the rate of chemical reaction. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the graph?

Correct A. The graph is a straight line

B. The graph is a curve

C. The graph shows a negative relationship

D. The graph shows a positive relationship

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15

The diagram below shows a cross-section of a mountain range. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the mountain range?

Correct A. Formation of a plateau

B. Formation of a valley

C. Formation of a hill

D. Uplift of the surrounding hills

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16

Using the concept of isohyet, explain the relationship between the distribution of rainfall and the formation of vegetation belts in the tropical region of West Africa.

Correct A. Rainfall distribution influences the formation of vegetation belts through the creation of different microclimates.

B. Vegetation belts are formed due to the variation in temperature and humidity in the tropical region.

C. The distribution of rainfall affects the type of vegetation that can grow in a particular area.

D. Vegetation belts are not influenced by rainfall distribution in the tropical region.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17

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

Correct B. 75000

C. 100000

D. 125000

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18

Using the concept of soil erosion, explain the relationship between deforestation and soil degradation in the savanna region of Nigeria.

Correct A. Deforestation leads to soil degradation through the loss of vegetation cover.

B. Soil degradation is caused by the removal of trees and the exposure of soil to erosion.

C. The removal of trees leads to an increase in soil moisture, which causes soil degradation.

D. Deforestation has no effect on soil degradation in the savanna region.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19

A company produces 1000 units of a product per day. If the company operates for 365 days per year, what is the total production of the company in a year?

Correct A. 365000

B. 3650000

C. 36500000

D. 365000000

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20

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.

Correct 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.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21

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

Correct B. Deflection of winds towards the poles

C. No effect on global wind patterns

D. Increased wind speed

Correct Answer: B

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Question 22

A map projection is a way of representing the Earth's surface on a flat surface. What is the primary advantage of the Mercator projection?

A. Accurate representation of angles and shapes

Correct B. Preservation of area and shape

C. Easy to draw and understand

D. Inaccurate representation of angles and shapes

Correct Answer: B

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Question 23

The climate-vegetation belt theory proposes that climate influences the distribution of vegetation. What is the primary factor that determines the climate-vegetation belt?

A. Temperature

B. Precipitation

C. Altitude

Correct D. Latitude

Correct Answer: D

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Question 24

The process of plate tectonics involves the movement of the Earth's lithosphere. What is the primary mechanism that drives plate tectonics?

A. Radioactive decay

Correct B. Convection currents

C. Gravitational forces

D. Tidal forces

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25

The formation of a delta is influenced by the interaction between the river and the surrounding environment. What is the primary factor that determines the shape of a delta?

A. River discharge

Correct B. Sediment load

C. Tides

D. Wave action

Correct Answer: B

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