POST UTME ABU 2024 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
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 2
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river delta. Which of the following is a characteristic of a river delta?
A. The river flows through the delta
B. The delta is formed by the deposition of sediment
Correct C. The delta is a landform that forms at the mouth of a river
D. The delta is a type of mountain

Correct Answer: C

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Question 3
The map below shows the location of a city in Nigeria. What is the name of the state where the city is located?
A. Lagos
B. Kano
Correct C. Abuja
D. Port Harcourt

Correct Answer: C

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Question 4
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a mountain range. Which of the following is a characteristic of a mountain range?
A. The mountains are formed by the movement of tectonic plates
B. The mountains are formed by the erosion of the land
Correct C. The mountains are a type of landform that forms at the boundary between two plates
D. The mountains are a type of mountain that forms in the ocean

Correct Answer: C

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Question 5
The map below shows the location of a city in Nigeria. What is the name of the river that flows through the city?
Correct A. Niger River
B. Benue River
C. Kaduna River
D. Hadejia River

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
The process of soil formation through the breakdown of rocks into smaller particles is known as _______.
Correct A. Weathering
B. Erosion
C. Deposition
D. Soilification

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
A population of 100,000 people is growing at a rate of 5% per annum. Calculate the population after 10 years, using the exponential growth formula.
A. 135,000
Correct B. 150,000
C. 175,000
D. 200,000

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8
A map shows a river flowing through a valley. The river has a gradient of 1:100. If the river flows for 10 km, how much vertical displacement occurs?
A. 100 m
Correct B. 500 m
C. 1 km
D. 5 km

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9
A farmer is considering two different types of fertilizers for his crops. Fertilizer A costs ₦500 per bag and Fertilizer B costs ₦750 per bag. If the farmer needs 10 bags of fertilizer, which option is more cost-effective?
Correct A. Fertilizer A
B. Fertilizer B
C. Both are equally cost-effective
D. Neither is cost-effective

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
A company is planning to build a new factory in a rural area. The factory will require a minimum of 10 hectares of land. If the company has identified 5 different plots of land, each with a different area, which plot is most suitable for the factory?
A. Plot 1
Correct B. Plot 2
C. Plot 3
D. Plot 4

Correct Answer: B

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Question 11
The process of soil formation involves the interaction of several factors, including climate, topography, and vegetation. Which of the following is NOT a primary factor in soil formation?
A. Climate
B. Topography
C. Vegetation
Correct D. Geological History

Correct Answer: D

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Question 12
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river delta. Which of the following is a characteristic of a river delta?
A. A gradual slope
B. A steep slope
Correct C. A flat area
D. A narrow channel

Correct Answer: C

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Question 13
The economic geography of Nigeria is characterized by a diverse range of natural resources. Which of the following is a major economic activity in Nigeria?
A. Agriculture
Correct B. Mining
C. Manufacturing
D. Tourism

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14
The process of soil erosion involves the removal of soil particles from one location to another. Which of the following is a major factor contributing to soil erosion?
A. Climate
B. Topography
C. Vegetation
Correct D. Human Activity

Correct Answer: D

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Question 15
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between population growth and economic development. Which of the following is a characteristic of the relationship between population growth and economic development?
A. A direct relationship
Correct B. An inverse relationship
C. A non-linear relationship
D. A cyclical relationship

Correct Answer: B

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Question 16
The Earth's rotation causes the Coriolis force, which in turn affects the formation of weather patterns. What is the primary effect of the Coriolis force on global weather patterns?
A. The formation of high and low-pressure systems
B. The development of hurricanes and typhoons
Correct C. The creation of trade winds and westerlies
D. The formation of ocean currents

Correct Answer: C

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Question 17
A company is considering investing in a new factory in a region with an abundance of natural resources. What type of economic activity is this company engaging in?
Correct A. Primary economic activity
B. Secondary economic activity
C. Tertiary economic activity
D. Quaternary economic activity

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
A soil profile consists of the following layers: O, A, B, and C. What is the primary function of the O horizon?
Correct A. To absorb and filter rainwater
B. To provide nutrients for plant growth
C. To regulate soil temperature
D. To support root growth

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
A map shows a river flowing through a valley. What type of landform is this?
Correct A. A valley
B. A plateau
C. A mountain
D. A hill

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20
A rock is composed of 50% quartz, 30% feldspar, and 20% mica. What type of rock is this?
A. Igneous rock
B. Sedimentary rock
C. Metamorphic rock
Correct D. Granite

Correct Answer: D

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Question 21
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 this valley?
Correct A. Erosion
B. Deposition
C. Tectonic uplift
D. Volcanic activity

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
A population of 100,000 people is growing at a rate of 5% per annum. If the population is currently 120,000, what was the population 2 years ago?
A. 80,000
Correct B. 90,000
C. 100,000
D. 110,000

Correct Answer: B

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Question 23
The diagram below shows a map of a city with a grid system. What is the distance between points A and B?
A. 5 km
Correct B. 10 km
C. 15 km
D. 20 km

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24
A soil sample has a pH of 6.5 and a texture of sandy loam. Which of the following soil formation processes is most likely responsible for the formation of this soil?
Correct A. Weathering
B. Erosion
C. Deposition
D. Leaching

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a rock layer. What is the likely age of the rock layer?
A. Recent
B. Older
Correct C. Very old
D. Fossilized

Correct Answer: C

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