POST UTME VERITAS UNIVERSITY 2017 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The diagram below shows the distribution of vegetation belts in the tropics. Which of the following vegetation belts is NOT found in the tropics?
A. Tropical Rainforest
B. Tropical Dry Forest
C. Savanna
Correct D. Temperate Forest

Correct Answer: D

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Question 2
The Earth's atmosphere is composed of approximately 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, and 1% other gases. What is the total percentage of nitrogen and oxygen in the atmosphere?
Correct A. 99%
B. 98%
C. 95%
D. 90%

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
The diagram below shows the process of soil erosion by water. What is the primary factor that contributes to soil erosion?
Correct A. Water Flow
B. Soil Particles
C. Vegetation
D. Topography

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
The diagram below shows the distribution of population in a city. What is the primary reason for the uneven distribution of population?
A. Availability of Housing
Correct B. Accessibility to Employment
C. Proximity to Transportation Hubs
D. Availability of Amenities

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5
The diagram below shows the process of environmental degradation. What is the primary cause of environmental degradation?
A. Pollution
B. Deforestation
C. Climate Change
Correct D. Overexploitation

Correct Answer: D

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Question 6
A river's discharge is affected by its slope, which in turn is influenced by the underlying geology. Which of the following types of rocks would most likely result in a steeper slope and, consequently, a higher discharge?
A. Limestone
B. Sandstone
Correct C. Granite
D. Shale

Correct Answer: C

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Question 7
The Niger Delta is a region of significant environmental concern due to its unique combination of factors. Which of the following is NOT a contributing factor to the region's environmental degradation?
A. Oil spills
B. Deforestation
C. Climate change
Correct D. Soil erosion

Correct Answer: D

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Question 8
The concept of 'pedimentation' is often associated with the formation of specific landforms. Which of the following landforms is NOT typically formed through pedimentation?
A. Pediments
B. Valleys
Correct C. Deltas
D. Plains

Correct Answer: C

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Question 9
The process of 'weathering' is a critical component of the rock cycle. Which of the following types of weathering is characterized by the breakdown of rocks into smaller particles through the action of ice?
A. Mechanical weathering
B. Chemical weathering
C. Biological weathering
Correct D. Freeze-thaw weathering

Correct Answer: D

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Question 10
The concept of 'carrying capacity' is often used in the context of population dynamics. Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences a region's carrying capacity?
A. Climate
B. Geology
C. Economy
Correct D. Technology

Correct Answer: D

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Question 11
A firm's production function is given by Q = 100L^0.5K^0.5, where Q is output, L is labor, and K is capital. If the firm's labor and capital inputs are increased by 20% and 15% respectively, what is the percentage change in output?
A. 10%
B. 12%
Correct C. 15%
D. 18%

Correct Answer: C

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Question 12
A map shows the distribution of population density in a country. The map has a scale of 1 cm : 100 km. If the distance between two cities on the map is 8 cm, what is the actual distance between them in kilometers?
Correct A. 800 km
B. 1200 km
C. 1600 km
D. 2000 km

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
The Earth's surface is composed of several layers. Which of the following is NOT a layer of the Earth?
A. Crust
B. Mantle
C. Core
Correct D. Atmosphere

Correct Answer: D

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Question 14
A river flows through a valley and has a meandering course. What is the primary reason for this meandering?
Correct A. Erosion
B. Deposition
C. Tectonic activity
D. Human activity

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
A rock sample is composed of 60% quartz, 20% feldspar, and 20% mica. What is the percentage of the rock that is not quartz or feldspar?
A. 20%
B. 30%
Correct C. 40%
D. 50%

Correct Answer: C

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Question 16
The diagram below shows the climate and vegetation belts of Nigeria. Which of the following regions is characterized by a tropical rainforest climate?
Correct A. The Niger Delta region
B. The Cross River region
C. The Adamawa Plateau region
D. The Jos Plateau region

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
The population density of Nigeria is approximately 202 people per square kilometer. If the total area of Nigeria is 923,768 square kilometers, what is the total population of Nigeria?
A. 39,000,000
Correct B. 40,000,000
C. 41,000,000
D. 42,000,000

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18
The diagram below shows the Earth's solar system. Which of the following planets is known for its reddish appearance?
Correct A. Mars
B. Jupiter
C. Saturn
D. Uranus

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
The map below shows the major rivers of Nigeria. Which of the following rivers is the longest?
Correct A. The Niger River
B. The Benue River
C. The Chad River
D. The Sokoto River

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20
The diagram below shows the structure of the Earth's atmosphere. Which of the following layers is responsible for absorbing ultraviolet radiation?
A. The Troposphere
Correct B. The Stratosphere
C. The Mesosphere
D. The Thermosphere

Correct Answer: B

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Question 21
A map projection that preserves angles and shapes is known as a
Correct A. Conformal projection
B. Azimuthal projection
C. Gnomonic projection
D. Orthographic projection

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
The process by which the Earth's plates move apart at a mid-ocean ridge is known as
Correct A. Seafloor spreading
B. Continental drift
C. Plate convergence
D. Plate divergence

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
The formation of a new oceanic crust at a mid-ocean ridge is an example of
A. Continental drift
B. Plate convergence
C. Plate divergence
Correct D. Seafloor spreading

Correct Answer: D

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Question 24
The process by which the Earth's plates move together at a subduction zone is known as
A. Plate convergence
B. Plate divergence
C. Continental drift
Correct D. Subduction

Correct Answer: D

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Question 25
The formation of a new mountain range at a subduction zone is an example of
A. Continental drift
B. Plate convergence
C. Plate divergence
Correct D. Orogenesis

Correct Answer: D

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