POST UTME AAUA 2023 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
Determine the rate of soil erosion in a region with a slope of 10° and a rainfall intensity of 50 mm/h. Assume a soil density of 1.5 g/cm³ and a soil cohesion of 0.5 N/m.
A. 0.5 m³/s
B. 1.0 m³/s
Correct C. 1.5 m³/s
D. 2.0 m³/s

Correct Answer: C

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Question 2
A river with a discharge of 100 m³/s flows through a gorge with a width of 50 m and a depth of 20 m. Calculate the velocity of the river using the equation Q = A * v, where Q is the discharge, A is the cross-sectional area, and v is the velocity.
A. 0.5 m/s
Correct B. 1.0 m/s
C. 1.5 m/s
D. 2.0 m/s

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3
A farmer wants to plant a crop in a region with a climate of 20°C and 60% relative humidity. Determine the type of crop that can be planted using the Koppen climate classification.
Correct A. Tropical savanna
B. Temperate grassland
C. Desert
D. Temperate forest

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
A company wants to establish a factory in a region with a population of 100,000 people and a GDP of ₦10 billion. Determine the location of the factory using the gravity model of trade.
A. Near the city center
B. Near the airport
Correct C. Near the seaport
D. Near the highway

Correct Answer: C

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Question 5
A geologist wants to study the Earth's magnetic field using a magnetometer. Determine the type of magnetometer that can be used using the equation B = μ₀ * H.
Correct A. Fluxgate magnetometer
B. Rogowski coil
C. Hall effect sensor
D. Gyrocompass

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
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 7
A company that specializes in the production of cement is an example of a _______ industry.
A. Primary
B. Secondary
Correct C. Tertiary
D. Quaternary

Correct Answer: C

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Question 8
The diagram below shows the different stages of soil formation. Which stage is represented by the letter _______?
A. A
B. B
Correct C. C
D. D

Correct Answer: C

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Question 9
The process of soil erosion is accelerated by the presence of _______ in the soil.
A. Water
Correct B. Wind
C. Vegetation
D. Organic matter

Correct Answer: B

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Question 10
The diagram below shows the different types of rocks. Which type of rock is represented by the letter _______?
A. A
B. B
Correct C. C
D. D

Correct Answer: C

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Question 11
The diagram below shows the distribution of vegetation belts in Nigeria. Which of the following vegetation belts is NOT found in the savanna region?
A. Sahel
B. Guinea
C. Tropical Rainforest
Correct D. Mangrove

Correct Answer: D

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Question 12
The Earth's rotation causes the following phenomenon:
A. Tides
B. Seasons
Correct C. Day and Night
D. Weather Patterns

Correct Answer: C

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Question 13
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. Stationary

Correct Answer: D

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Question 14
The diagram below shows the water cycle. Which of the following is NOT a stage of the water cycle?
A. Evaporation
B. Condensation
C. Precipitation
Correct D. Infiltration

Correct Answer: D

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Question 15
The diagram below shows the structure of a rock. Which of the following is NOT a type of rock?
A. Igneous
B. Sedimentary
C. Metamorphic
Correct D. Fossil

Correct Answer: D

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Question 16
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT a result of the river's erosional activity?
A. Meander
B. Valley
Correct C. Oxygen
D. Delta

Correct Answer: C

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Question 17
The diagram below represents a typical example of a tropical rainforest ecosystem. Which of the following is a characteristic of the vegetation in this ecosystem?
A. Dense canopy
Correct B. Epiphytes
C. Grasses
D. Shrubs

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a deltaic deposit. Which of the following is a characteristic of the sedimentary rocks formed in this environment?
A. Coarse-grained
Correct B. Fine-grained
C. Homogeneous
D. Heterogeneous

Correct Answer: B

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Question 19
The diagram below represents a typical example of a glacial landscape. Which of the following is a characteristic of the landforms formed in this environment?
Correct A. U-shaped valleys
B. Glacial lakes
C. Moraines
D. Drumlins

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a coastal cliff. Which of the following is a characteristic of the cliff's morphology?
Correct A. Steep slope
B. Gradual slope
C. Vertical face
D. Overhanging face

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
The diagram below represents a typical example of a karst landscape. Which of the following is a characteristic of the landforms formed in this environment?
Correct A. Caves
B. Sinkholes
C. Towers
D. Dolines

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is characterized by a complex network of rivers and creeks. What is the primary reason for this complex network?
A. Tectonic activity
B. Volcanic activity
Correct C. River erosion and sedimentation
D. Sea level rise

Correct Answer: C

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Question 23
A farmer in the savannah region of Nigeria is considering the use of contour farming to reduce soil erosion. What is the primary benefit of contour farming?
A. Increased crop yields
Correct B. Reduced soil erosion
C. Improved water retention
D. Increased soil fertility

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24
The Jos Plateau in Nigeria is a region of volcanic activity. What is the primary type of rock formed as a result of this activity?
Correct A. Igneous rock
B. Sedimentary rock
C. Metamorphic rock
D. Foliated rock

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
The population of Lagos State in Nigeria is projected to reach 25 million by 2030. What is the primary factor contributing to this rapid population growth?
A. High birth rate
B. Low death rate
Correct C. Rural-urban migration
D. Natural increase

Correct Answer: C

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