POST UTME VERITAS UNIVERSITY 2017 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The diagram below shows the process of soil erosion by water. What is the primary factor that contributes to soil erosion?
A. Water Flow
B. Soil Particles
C. Vegetation
D. Topography
Question 2
The Earth's surface is approximately 71% water. However, this water is not evenly distributed. What percentage of the Earth's surface is covered by freshwater, and what percentage is covered by saltwater?
A. Freshwater: 2.5%, Saltwater: 68.5%
B. Freshwater: 2.5%, Saltwater: 68.5%
C. Freshwater: 1.2%, Saltwater: 69.8%
D. Freshwater: 1.2%, Saltwater: 69.8%
Question 3
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
B. The Stratosphere
C. The Mesosphere
D. The Thermosphere
Question 4
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following land-forming processes is primarily responsible for the formation of the valley?
A. Erosion
B. Deposition
C. Weathering
D. Plate Tectonics
Question 5
The diagram below shows a map of Nigeria's soil types. Which of the following soil types is most commonly found in the northern part of the country?
A. Alfisol
B. Mollisol
C. Ultisol
D. Oxisol
Question 6
The formation of a new mountain range at a subduction zone is an example of
A. Continental drift
B. Plate convergence
C. Plate divergence
D. Orogenesis
Question 7
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?
A. 99%
B. 98%
C. 95%
D. 90%
Question 8
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
D. Subduction
Question 9
The diagram below shows the process of environmental degradation. What is the primary cause of environmental degradation?
A. Pollution
B. Deforestation
C. Climate Change
D. Overexploitation
Question 10
The diagram below shows the Earth's solar system. Which of the following planets is known for its reddish appearance?
A. Mars
B. Jupiter
C. Saturn
D. Uranus
Question 11
The formation of a new oceanic crust at a rift valley is an example of
A. Continental drift
B. Plate convergence
C. Plate divergence
D. Seafloor spreading
Question 12
The diagram below shows the climate and vegetation belts of Nigeria. Which of the following regions is characterized by a tropical rainforest climate?
A. The Niger Delta region
B. The Cross River region
C. The Adamawa Plateau region
D. The Jos Plateau region
Question 13
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
D. Subduction
Question 14
A river flows through a valley and has a meandering course. What is the primary reason for this meandering?
A. Erosion
B. Deposition
C. Tectonic activity
D. Human activity
Question 15
A map projection that preserves angles and shapes is known as a
A. Conformal projection
B. Azimuthal projection
C. Gnomonic projection
D. Orthographic projection

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