POST UTME WELLSPRING UNIVERSITY 2025 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
Determine the type of rock that would form from the cooling and solidification of a magma with a composition of 50% plagioclase feldspar and 50% pyroxene.
Correct A. Gabbro
B. Basalt
C. Andesite
D. Diorite

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
A river with a high gradient and a narrow valley is likely to have which of the following characteristics?
A. A lot of sediment
B. A meandering course
Correct C. A steep gradient
D. A wide floodplain

Correct Answer: C

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Question 3
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a delta. What is the name of the landform labeled 'A'?
Correct A. Mouth of the river
B. Delta plain
C. Bird's foot delta
D. Cuspate delta

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
A farmer is considering planting a crop of maize in a field with a pH of 6.5. What is the likely effect of the soil pH on the growth of the maize?
A. The maize will grow faster
Correct B. The maize will grow slower
C. The maize will not grow at all
D. The maize will grow normally

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5
The diagram below shows a simple circuit with a battery, a resistor, and a switch. What is the effect of closing the switch on the circuit?
Correct A. The current will increase
B. The current will decrease
C. The current will remain the same
D. The circuit will be broken

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
The diagram below represents a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT a result of the erosional process?
A. A waterfall
Correct B. A delta
C. A canyon
D. A plateau

Correct Answer: B

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Question 7
The map below shows the distribution of major crops in Nigeria. Which of the following regions is NOT a major producer of maize?
A. North-Central
B. North-East
C. South-West
Correct D. South-East

Correct Answer: D

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Question 8
The diagram below represents a soil profile. Which of the following soil types is characterized by a high concentration of clay particles?
A. Sandy soil
Correct B. Clayey soil
C. Loamy soil
D. Silty soil

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9
The map below shows the distribution of major industries in Nigeria. Which of the following regions is NOT a major producer of petroleum?
A. South-South
B. South-West
C. North-Central
Correct D. North-East

Correct Answer: D

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Question 10
The diagram below represents a cross-section of a river delta. Which of the following landforms is NOT a result of the depositional process?
A. A delta
B. A bay
C. A barrier reef
Correct D. A canyon

Correct Answer: D

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Question 11
The process of soil formation through the weathering of rocks is known as _______.
A. Erosion
B. Weathering
C. Soilification
Correct D. Pedogenesis

Correct Answer: D

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Question 12
A map scale of 1:50,000 means that _______.
A. 1 cm on the map represents 50,000 cm in real life
B. 1 cm on the map represents 500,000 cm in real life
Correct C. 1 cm on the map represents 50,000 m in real life
D. 1 cm on the map represents 500,000 m in real life

Correct Answer: C

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Question 13
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of this type of landscape?
A. U-shaped
B. V-shaped
Correct C. Flat
D. Wavy

Correct Answer: C

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Question 14
The Earth's atmosphere is composed of _______% oxygen.
Correct A. 20%
B. 30%
C. 40%
D. 50%

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
The diagram below shows a simple circuit. What is the function of the resistor?
A. To reduce the voltage
B. To increase the current
Correct C. To reduce the current
D. To increase the voltage

Correct Answer: C

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Question 16
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. Physical weathering
D. Biological weathering

Correct Answer: C

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Question 17
A map projection that preserves angles and shapes is known as:
A. Mercator projection
Correct B. Gall-Peters projection
C. Robinson projection
D. Azimuthal equidistant projection

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18
The process of soil formation that involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller fragments through the action of living organisms is known as:
A. Mechanical weathering
B. Chemical weathering
Correct C. Biological weathering
D. Physical weathering

Correct Answer: C

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Question 19
A type of rock that is formed from the cooling and solidification of magma is known as:
Correct A. Igneous rock
B. Sedimentary rock
C. Metamorphic rock
D. Foliated rock

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20
The process of plate tectonics that involves the movement of the Earth's crust towards a subduction zone is known as:
A. Divergent motion
Correct B. Convergent motion
C. Transform motion
D. Plate collision

Correct Answer: B

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Question 21
The process of soil formation through the weathering of rocks is known as _______.
A. Erosion
Correct B. Weathering
C. Deposition
D. Soilification

Correct Answer: B

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Question 22
The Niger Delta is an example of a _______ landform.
Correct A. Deltaic
B. Alluvial
C. Cuesta
D. Arête

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
The climate of Nigeria can be broadly classified into _______ belts.
A. 4
Correct B. 5
C. 6
D. 7

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24
The process of soil erosion by water is known as _______.
A. Rill erosion
B. Gully erosion
Correct C. Sheet erosion
D. Tunnel erosion

Correct Answer: C

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Question 25
The formation of a cuesta landform is due to the _______ of a plateau.
Correct A. Erosion
B. Deposition
C. Weathering
D. Tectonic uplift

Correct Answer: A

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