POST UTME VERITAS UNIVERSITY 2021 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
What is the primary factor responsible for the formation of the Jos Plateau in Nigeria?
A. Volcanic activity
Correct B. Tectonic uplift
C. Weathering and erosion
D. Glacial activity

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2
What is the name of the soil formation process that involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller particles through the action of wind, water, and ice?
Correct A. Weathering
B. Erosion
C. Deposition
D. Pedogenesis

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
What is the term used to describe the movement of people from rural areas to urban areas in search of better economic opportunities?
Correct A. Urbanization
B. Ruralization
C. Migration
D. Counterurbanization

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
What is the name of the land-forming process that involves the movement of rocks and soil from one place to another through the action of wind, water, and ice?
A. Weathering
Correct B. Erosion
C. Deposition
D. Denudation

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5
What is the term used to describe the process of creating a map that accurately represents the features and relationships of a particular area?
Correct A. Cartography
B. Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
C. Remote Sensing
D. Surveying

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
The diagram below shows the distribution of vegetation in a tropical region. Which of the following climate belts is characterized by a high level of rainfall and a narrow temperature range?
Correct A. Equatorial
B. Tropical Savanna
C. Desert
D. Temperate

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
A firm producing textiles in a developing country is considering relocating to a country with a lower labor cost. Which of the following economic concepts is most relevant to this decision?
Correct A. Comparative Advantage
B. Opportunity Cost
C. Gross Domestic Product
D. Human Development Index

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
The diagram below shows the process of plate tectonics. Which of the following is the result of the movement of the plates?
A. Mountain Building
B. Volcanic Eruption
Correct C. Earthquake
D. Weathering

Correct Answer: C

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Question 9
The diagram below shows the distribution of population in a country. Which of the following is the most likely reason for the uneven distribution?
A. Climate
Correct B. Economic Factors
C. Geological Factors
D. Cultural Factors

Correct Answer: B

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Question 10
The diagram below shows the process of photosynthesis. Which of the following is the by-product of photosynthesis?
Correct A. Oxygen
B. Carbon Dioxide
C. Water
D. Glucose

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
A map projection that preserves angles and shapes is known as a:
Correct A. Conformal map projection
B. Equidistant map projection
C. Azimuthal map projection
D. Gnomonic map projection

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
The process by which the Earth's plates move apart at a mid-ocean ridge is known as:
A. Seafloor spreading
B. Continental drift
C. Plate convergence
Correct D. Plate divergence

Correct Answer: D

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Question 13
A city with a high population density and a high rate of population growth is likely to experience:
A. A decrease in housing prices
Correct B. An increase in housing prices
C. A decrease in the cost of living
D. An increase in the cost of living

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14
The process by which soil is formed from the weathering of rocks is known as:
A. Soil erosion
Correct B. Soil formation
C. Soil transportation
D. Soil deposition

Correct Answer: B

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Question 15
A river that flows through a narrow valley and has a steep gradient is known as a:
A. Meandering river
B. Winding river
Correct C. Straight river
D. Tributary river

Correct Answer: C

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Question 16
The concept of 'Environmental Kuznets Curve' (EKC) suggests that as a country's GDP per capita increases, environmental degradation initially worsens before improving. What is the primary reason for this phenomenon?
A. Increased industrialization and urbanization lead to higher levels of pollution
B. As countries develop, they adopt more stringent environmental regulations and technologies
C. The EKC is an artifact of data quality and measurement issues
Correct D. The relationship between GDP and environmental degradation is non-linear and influenced by various factors

Correct Answer: D

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Question 17
A river's discharge is affected by the following factors: precipitation, evaporation, infiltration, and transpiration. Which of the following is NOT a primary factor influencing a river's discharge?
A. Precipitation
B. Evaporation
C. Infiltration
Correct D. Tectonic activity

Correct Answer: D

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Question 18
The diagram below shows the relationship between temperature and the rate of chemical reactions. What is the primary conclusion that can be drawn from this diagram?
Correct A. The rate of chemical reactions increases with increasing temperature
B. The rate of chemical reactions decreases with increasing temperature
C. The relationship between temperature and reaction rate is non-linear
D. The diagram does not provide sufficient information to draw a conclusion

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
A population's growth rate is influenced by the following factors: birth rate, death rate, immigration, and emigration. Which of the following is NOT a primary factor influencing a population's growth rate?
A. Birth rate
B. Death rate
C. Immigration
Correct D. Climate change

Correct Answer: D

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Question 20
The diagram below shows the relationship between the amount of fertilizer applied to a crop and the yield. What is the primary conclusion that can be drawn from this diagram?
Correct A. The yield increases with increasing amounts of fertilizer applied
B. The yield decreases with increasing amounts of fertilizer applied
C. The relationship between fertilizer application and yield is non-linear
D. The diagram does not provide sufficient information to draw a conclusion

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
The concept of 'Urban Sprawl' is closely related to which of the following population and settlement studies theories?
A. Theoretical Ecology
Correct B. Urban Ecology
C. Human Ecology
D. Biogeography

Correct Answer: B

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Question 22
A river's meandering path is an example of which type of internal land-forming process?
A. Erosion
B. Deposition
Correct C. Meandering
D. Cutting

Correct Answer: C

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Question 23
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a sedimentary rock. Which of the following is a characteristic of this rock type?
A. Foliated texture
B. Non-foliated texture
Correct C. Layered structure
D. Grainy texture

Correct Answer: C

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Question 24
The diagram below shows a graph of temperature against altitude. Which of the following is a characteristic of the climate in the region represented by this graph?
A. Tropical climate
Correct B. Temperate climate
C. Continental climate
D. Polar climate

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25
The diagram below shows a map of a region with different types of vegetation. Which of the following is a characteristic of the region represented by this map?
Correct A. High levels of rainfall
B. Low levels of rainfall
C. High levels of temperature
D. Low levels of temperature

Correct Answer: A

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