POST UTME ABU 2022 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is a result of fluvial deposition?
A. A meandering river
B. A waterfall
C. A delta
D. A lake
Question 2
The concept of 'carrying capacity' is most relevant to which of the following environmental issues?
A. Climate change
B. Biodiversity loss
C. Water pollution
D. Overpopulation
Question 3
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
C. 90 g
D. 120 g
Question 4
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?
A. Tropical rainforest
B. Desert
C. Temperate grassland
D. Boreal forest
Question 5
The diagram below shows a map of Nigeria's vegetation belts. Which of the following vegetation belts is NOT found in the country?
A. Savanna
B. Tropical forest
C. Desert
D. Temperate forest
Question 6
In a population pyramid, what is the term for the age group that is typically characterized by a large number of individuals in the younger age brackets, with a smaller number of individuals in the older age brackets?
A. Expansive
B. Contractive
C. Stationary
D. Pyramidal
Question 7
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?
A. 900
B. 1000
C. 1100
D. 1200
Question 8
What is the term for the process by which the Earth's surface is broken down into smaller particles through the action of wind, water, and ice?
A. Weathering
B. Erosion
C. Deposition
D. Plate Tectonics
Question 9
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
D. 1,240,000
Question 10
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.
C. The soil is neutral.
D. The soil is saline.
Question 11
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
C. 15,000 kW
D. 20,000 kW
Question 12
The 'Hadley cell' is a key component of which of the following atmospheric circulation patterns?
A. Hadley cell
B. Ferrel cell
C. Rossby wave
D. Jet stream
Question 13
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
D. 1,125,000
Question 14
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'?
A. Igneous
B. Sedimentary
C. Metamorphic
D. Foliated
Question 15
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.
D. The Sahara Desert is a result of the country's location in the tropics.

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