POST UTME VERITAS UNIVERSITY 2022 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The climate and vegetation belts of the Earth are primarily influenced by which of the following factors?
Correct A. Latitude
B. Altitude
C. Ocean currents
D. Wind patterns

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
The Earth's rotation causes the Coriolis effect, which in turn influences the formation of which of the following weather patterns?
Correct A. Tropical cyclones
B. Frontal systems
C. Jet streams
D. Trade winds

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
The process of plate tectonics is responsible for the formation of which of the following landforms?
A. Volcanic islands
Correct B. Mountain ranges
C. Deltas
D. Canyons

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4
The solar system is composed of which of the following types of celestial bodies?
A. Stars and galaxies
Correct B. Planets and dwarf planets
C. Asteroids and comets
D. Black holes and neutron stars

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5
The process of weathering and erosion is responsible for the formation of which of the following landforms?
A. Canyons
B. Deltas
Correct C. Valleys
D. Plateaus

Correct Answer: C

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Question 6
In the context of soil formation, what is the primary role of the B horizon in the development of a soil profile?
A. To store water and nutrients
B. To act as a barrier to root growth
Correct C. To facilitate the leaching of soluble salts
D. To provide a habitat for microorganisms

Correct Answer: C

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Question 7
A river with a high gradient and a narrow valley is likely to have which of the following landforms at its mouth?
Correct A. A delta
B. A fan
C. A spit
D. A bar

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
The process of soil erosion by water is most effectively reduced by which of the following methods?
A. Terracing
Correct B. Contour plowing
C. Crop rotation
D. Cover cropping

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9
The Niger Delta is a classic example of which type of coastal landform?
A. A spit
B. A bar
Correct C. A delta
D. A beach

Correct Answer: C

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Question 10
The population of Nigeria is projected to reach which of the following figures by the year 2050?
A. 200 million
B. 250 million
Correct C. 300 million
D. 350 million

Correct Answer: C

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Question 11
The Earth's rotation causes the Coriolis effect, which in turn influences the formation of high and low-pressure systems. What is the primary factor that determines the direction of the Coriolis effect in the Northern Hemisphere?
Correct A. The Earth's rotation
B. The rotation of the atmosphere
C. The movement of air masses
D. The interaction between the atmosphere and the oceans

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
The Niger Delta is a major sedimentary basin in Nigeria. What is the primary mechanism responsible for the formation of this delta?
A. Tectonic uplift
B. Volcanic activity
Correct C. Sedimentation
D. Erosion

Correct Answer: C

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Question 13
The concept of 'population density' is often used to describe the distribution of people in a given area. What is the formula for calculating population density?
Correct A. ( \text{Population Density} = \frac{\text{Population}}{\text{Area}}
B. ( \text{Population Density} = \frac{\text{Area}}{\text{Population}}
C. ( \text{Population Density} = \text{Population} \times \text{Area}
D. ( \text{Population Density} = \frac{\text{Population}}{\text{Area}} \times \text{Time}

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. What is the name of the landform labeled 'A'?
Correct A. A meander
B. A oxbow lake
C. A delta
D. A floodplain

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
The concept of 'urbanization' refers to the process of people moving from rural areas to cities. What is the primary factor that drives urbanization in developing countries?
Correct A. Economic growth
B. Population growth
C. Government policies
D. Environmental degradation

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
The process of soil formation is influenced by which of the following factors?
A. Temperature and precipitation
B. Topography and vegetation
C. Parent material and time
Correct D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

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Question 17
The population of a city is growing at a rate of 5% per annum. If the current population is 100,000, what will be the population after 2 years?
Correct A. 121,000
B. 110,000
C. 105,000
D. 115,000

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
The Earth's atmosphere is composed of approximately 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, and 1% other gases. What is the percentage of oxygen in the atmosphere?
A. 20%
Correct B. 21%
C. 22%
D. 23%

Correct Answer: B

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Question 19
The diagram below shows the water cycle. What is the process labeled 'A'?
Correct A. Evaporation
B. Condensation
C. Precipitation
D. Runoff

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river. What is the process labeled 'B'?
A. Erosion
Correct B. Deposition
C. Meandering
D. Cutting

Correct Answer: B

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Question 21
The diagram below shows the distribution of vegetation belts in West Africa. Which of the following vegetation belts is NOT characteristic of the region?
A. Tropical Rainforest
B. Savanna
C. Desert
Correct D. Temperate Grassland

Correct Answer: D

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Question 22
The Earth's rotation causes the following phenomenon:
Correct A. The Coriolis Effect
B. The Tides
C. The Seasons
D. The Earth's Axial Precession

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
The diagram below shows the process of plate tectonics. Which of the following is NOT a type of plate boundary?
A. Divergent
B. Convergent
C. Transform
Correct D. Erosion

Correct Answer: D

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Question 24
The diagram below shows the distribution of population in Nigeria. Which of the following is a characteristic of the population distribution?
A. High population density in the north
B. Low population density in the south
Correct C. High population growth rate
D. Low population growth rate

Correct Answer: C

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Question 25
The diagram below shows the process of mining. Which of the following is a type of mining?
A. Surface mining
B. Subsurface mining
Correct C. Open-pit mining
D. Underground mining

Correct Answer: C

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