POST UTME AAUA 2017 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The diagram below shows a soil profile. Which of the following soil types is characterized by a high concentration of clay particles?
A. Sand
B. Silt
C. Clay
D. Loam
Question 2
A population of 100,000 people is distributed across a region with a total area of 10,000 km². If the population density is 10 people/km², what is the carrying capacity of the region?
A. 100,000 people
B. 10,000 people
C. 50,000 people
D. 20,000 people
Question 3
Using the concept of plate tectonics, explain the formation of the Himalayan mountain range.
A. The Himalayas were formed as a result of the collision between the Indian and Eurasian plates.
B. The Himalayas were formed as a result of volcanic activity.
C. The Himalayas were formed as a result of erosion.
D. The Himalayas were formed as a result of weathering.
Question 4
What is the process by which the Earth's crust is broken and reformed?
A. Weathering
B. Erosion
C. Plate tectonics
D. Volcanic activity
Question 5
Using the concept of economic geography, explain the concept of comparative advantage.
A. Comparative advantage refers to the ability of a country to produce a good or service at a lower opportunity cost than another country.
B. Comparative advantage refers to the ability of a country to produce a good or service at a higher opportunity cost than another country.
C. Comparative advantage refers to the ability of a country to produce a good or service at the same opportunity cost as another country.
D. Comparative advantage refers to the ability of a country to produce a good or service at a lower price than another country.
Question 6
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 7
The Earth's atmosphere is composed of 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, and 1% other gases. What is the percentage of other gases in the atmosphere?
A. 0.5%
B. 1%
C. 2%
D. 5%
Question 8
The Earth's rotation causes a phenomenon known as the Coriolis effect. Which of the following best describes this effect?
A. The apparent deflection of moving objects on Earth due to the rotation of the planet.
B. The apparent deflection of moving objects on Earth due to the gravitational pull of other planets.
C. The apparent deflection of moving objects on Earth due to the rotation of the planet and the gravitational pull of other planets.
D. The apparent deflection of moving objects on Earth due to the rotation of the planet and the magnetic field of the Earth.
Question 9
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following processes is responsible for the formation of the valley?
A. Erosion
B. Deposition
C. Weathering
D. Plate tectonics
Question 10
A company is considering two different locations for a new factory. Location A has a high cost of labor but low transportation costs, while Location B has a low cost of labor but high transportation costs. Which location would be more suitable for a company that prioritizes low production costs?
A. Location A
B. Location B
C. Both locations are equally suitable
D. Neither location is suitable
Question 11
The diagram below represents the solar system. What is the primary reason for the difference in temperature between the inner and outer planets?
A. The distance from the Sun
B. The composition of the atmosphere
C. The presence of a magnetic field
D. The rotation rate of the planet
Question 12
What is the primary source of energy for the Earth's climate system?
A. Solar energy
B. Geothermal energy
C. Wind energy
D. Hydro energy
Question 13
The diagram below represents the population pyramid of a developing country. What is the primary implication of this demographic structure?
A. A rapidly growing population
B. A rapidly aging population
C. A high dependency ratio
D. A low fertility rate
Question 14
In the context of Economic Geography, what is the primary factor that determines the location of a manufacturing industry?
A. Transportation costs
B. Availability of raw materials
C. Market demand
D. Government policies
Question 15
The diagram below illustrates the concept of population density. What is the primary factor influencing population density?
A. The availability of resources
B. The quality of infrastructure
C. The level of economic development
D. The size of the population

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