POST UTME ABU 2025 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
A rock sample is composed of 60% quartz, 20% feldspar, and 20% mica. If the sample weighs 100 grams, what is the weight of the quartz component?
A. 40 grams
B. 60 grams
C. 80 grams
D. 100 grams
Question 2
The diagram below shows a cross-section of the Earth's crust. What is the name of the process that occurs when the Earth's crust is stretched and thinned?
A. Rifting
B. Volcanism
C. Plate tectonics
D. Weathering
Question 3
The diagram below shows the cross-section of a river. Which of the following landforms is most likely to be formed by the river?
A. Delta
B. Meander
C. Oxbow lake
D. Valley
Question 4
The following table shows the relationship between the amount of rainfall and the yield of crops in a particular region of Nigeria. What is the implication of this table for the region's agricultural development?
A. The region's agricultural development is not dependent on rainfall
B. The region's agricultural development is directly related to rainfall
C. The region's agricultural development is not affected by rainfall
D. The region's agricultural development is negatively affected by rainfall
Question 5
A map scale is given as 1:50,000. If the distance between two points on the map is 5 cm, what is the actual distance between the two points in kilometers?
A. 0.01 km
B. 0.001 km
C. 0.0001 km
D. 0.00001 km
Question 6
The concept of 'carrying capacity' in population studies refers to the maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can sustainably support. Which of the following is a key factor that influences carrying capacity?
A. Availability of food resources
B. Water scarcity
C. Climate change
D. Human population growth rate
Question 7
A map of Nigeria shows the following relief features: the Jos Plateau, the Adamawa Plateau, and the Chad Basin. Which of the following is a characteristic of the Jos Plateau?
A. It is a low-lying area
B. It is a high-lying area
C. It is a coastal plain
D. It is a mountainous region
Question 8
A recent map of the Niger Delta region shows a significant increase in the area of land affected by oil spills. Which of the following is a likely consequence of this increase?
A. Increased oil production in the region.
B. Decreased oil production in the region.
C. Increased economic activity in the region.
D. Decreased economic activity in the region.
Question 9
The following diagram shows a cross-section of the Niger River. What is the name of the feature labeled 'A'?
A. Delta
B. Meander
C. Oxbow Lake
D. Floodplain
Question 10
The Niger Delta region is characterized by a unique combination of internal and external land-forming processes. Which of the following is an example of an internal land-forming process in the region?
A. Weathering and erosion.
B. Deposition and sedimentation.
C. Plate tectonics and mountain building.
D. Volcanic activity and lava flows.
Question 11
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between temperature and altitude in the atmosphere. What is the name of the process that occurs when the temperature decreases with increasing altitude?
A. Adiabatic cooling
B. Adiabatic heating
C. Conduction
D. Convection
Question 12
In the context of Environmental Issues and Management, what is the primary cause of desertification in the Sahel region of Nigeria?
A. Overgrazing
B. Climate change
C. Deforestation
D. Soil salinization
Question 13
The Earth's rotation causes the following phenomenon:
A. The Coriolis effect
B. The trade winds
C. The jet stream
D. The Hadley cell
Question 14
A geologist is studying the rocks in the Jos Plateau region of Nigeria. Which of the following types of rocks is most likely to be found in this region?
A. Igneous
B. Sedimentary
C. Metamorphic
D. Foliated
Question 15
The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is characterized by a unique combination of physical and economic geography features. Which of the following is NOT a primary factor contributing to the region's high level of biodiversity?
A. High levels of rainfall and humidity
B. Diverse array of plant and animal species
C. Presence of mangrove forests and salt marshes
D. Human activities such as deforestation and pollution

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