POST UTME ABU 2022 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
A river's discharge is affected by its slope, which is influenced by the rate of tectonic uplift and the resistance offered by the river's channel. Which of the following best describes the relationship between the river's slope and its discharge?
A. The river's discharge increases as its slope decreases.
Correct B. The river's discharge decreases as its slope increases.
C. The river's discharge remains constant regardless of its slope.
D. The relationship between the river's slope and discharge is not well understood.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2
A population of 1000 individuals is growing at a rate of 10% per year. If the population is currently at 1200 individuals, what was the population 5 years ago?
Correct A. 900
B. 1000
C. 1100
D. 1200

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
A diagram of a soil profile is shown below. What is the likely cause of the soil's low fertility?
Correct A. Lack of organic matter
B. High pH
C. Low water-holding capacity
D. High salt content

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
A city's population is growing at a rate of 5% per year. If the current population is 500,000, what will be the population in 10 years?
A. 750000
B. 1000000
Correct C. 1250000
D. 1500000

Correct Answer: C

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Question 5
A diagram of a river's drainage basin is shown below. What is the likely effect of a change in the river's discharge on the surrounding landscape?
Correct A. The surrounding landscape will become more eroded.
B. The surrounding landscape will become more stable.
C. The surrounding landscape will remain unchanged.
D. The surrounding landscape will become more vegetated.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
The population growth rate of a city is 3.5% per annum. If the current population is 1,000,000, what will be the population after 5 years?
A. 1,050,000
B. 1,075,000
C. 1,100,000
Correct D. 1,125,000

Correct Answer: D

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Question 7
A river has a discharge of 100 m³/s. If the river flows over a waterfall with a height of 50 m, what is the power of the waterfall?
A. 5,000 kW
B. 10,000 kW
Correct C. 15,000 kW
D. 20,000 kW

Correct Answer: C

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Question 8
A map shows a road network with a scale of 1:50,000. If the distance between two points on the map is 5 cm, what is the actual distance between the two points?
A. 2.5 km
Correct B. 5 km
C. 10 km
D. 15 km

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9
A soil profile shows a layer of clay at a depth of 20 cm. If the density of the clay is 1.5 g/cm³, what is the mass of the clay layer?
A. 30 g
B. 60 g
Correct C. 90 g
D. 120 g

Correct Answer: C

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Question 10
A population pyramid shows a population of 1,000,000 people, with 500,000 males and 500,000 females. If the population grows at a rate of 2% per annum, what will be the population after 10 years?
A. 1,210,000
B. 1,220,000
C. 1,230,000
Correct D. 1,240,000

Correct Answer: D

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Question 11
The concept of 'population momentum' is most closely associated with which of the following demographic transition models?
A. First demographic transition
B. Second demographic transition
Correct C. Third demographic transition
D. Fourth demographic transition

Correct Answer: C

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Question 12
The Niger Delta region is characterized by a unique combination of physical and economic factors. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the region?
A. High population density
B. Rich oil reserves
Correct C. Fertile agricultural land
D. High levels of industrialization

Correct Answer: C

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Question 13
The process of plate tectonics is responsible for the formation of which of the following landforms?
Correct A. Mountain ranges
B. Volcanic islands
C. Continental shelves
D. Fjords

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
The concept of 'carrying capacity' is most relevant to which of the following environmental issues?
A. Climate change
B. Biodiversity loss
C. Water pollution
Correct D. Overpopulation

Correct Answer: D

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Question 15
The 'Hadley cell' is a key component of which of the following atmospheric circulation patterns?
Correct A. Hadley cell
B. Ferrel cell
C. Rossby wave
D. Jet stream

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is most likely to be formed by the erosive action of the river?
Correct A. A meander
B. A valley
C. A delta
D. An oxbow lake

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
The diagram below shows a map of the African continent. Which of the following climate zones is most likely to be found in the region marked 'X'?
Correct A. Tropical
B. Desert
C. Temperate
D. Polar

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between the amount of rainfall and the type of vegetation in a given region. Which of the following types of vegetation is most likely to be found in a region with high rainfall?
Correct A. Tropical rainforest
B. Desert
C. Temperate grassland
D. Boreal forest

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
The diagram below shows a cross-section of the Earth's crust. Which of the following types of rocks is most likely to be found in the region marked 'X'?
Correct A. Igneous
B. Sedimentary
C. Metamorphic
D. Foliated

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20
The diagram below shows a map of the Earth's solar system. Which of the following planets is most likely to have a highly eccentric orbit?
Correct A. Mercury
B. Venus
C. Earth
D. Mars

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
A study on the population dynamics of Nigeria reveals that the population growth rate is influenced by the availability of arable land. Which of the following is a correct interpretation of this relationship?
Correct A. The availability of arable land is a limiting factor in population growth.
B. The availability of arable land has a direct positive effect on population growth.
C. The availability of arable land has a direct negative effect on population growth.
D. The availability of arable land has no effect on population growth.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
A map of Nigeria shows that the Niger Delta region has a high concentration of wetlands. What is the primary reason for this phenomenon?
A. The Niger Delta region is located near the equator.
B. The Niger Delta region has a high precipitation rate.
C. The Niger Delta region has a low elevation.
Correct D. The Niger Delta region has a high concentration of wetlands due to its location near the coast.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 23
A soil sample from the Jos Plateau region of Nigeria has a pH level of 6.5. What is the primary characteristic of this soil?
A. The soil is acidic.
B. The soil is alkaline.
Correct C. The soil is neutral.
D. The soil is saline.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 24
A river in Nigeria has a discharge rate of 1000 m3/s. What is the primary factor that affects this discharge rate?
A. The river's slope.
B. The river's width.
C. The river's depth.
Correct D. The river's discharge rate is affected by its slope, width, and depth.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 25
A map of Nigeria shows that the Sahara Desert covers a large portion of the country. What is the primary reason for this phenomenon?
A. The Sahara Desert is located near the equator.
B. The Sahara Desert has a high precipitation rate.
C. The Sahara Desert has a low elevation.
Correct D. The Sahara Desert is a result of the country's location in the tropics.

Correct Answer: D

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