POST UTME COAL CITY UNIVERSITY 2022 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The diagram below represents a cross-section of a river system in Nigeria. Identify the type of river system shown.
A. Distributary River System
B. Meandering River System
C. Straight River System
D. Deltaic River System
Question 2
The process of weathering that involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller fragments due to the expansion and contraction of water within the rock's pores is known as
A. Mechanical weathering
B. Chemical weathering
C. Physical weathering
D. Biological weathering
Question 3
The diagram below represents a cross-section of a mountain range in Nigeria. Identify the type of mountain range shown.
A. Folded Mountain Range
B. Volcanic Mountain Range
C. Block Mountain Range
D. Dome Mountain Range
Question 4
The Earth's surface is constantly changing due to various geological processes. What is the term for the process of the Earth's surface being worn away by natural forces such as wind and water?
A. Erosion
B. Deposition
C. Weathering
D. Plate Tectonics
Question 5
The Earth's population is growing at a rapid rate, and this has led to an increase in the demand for housing and other infrastructure. What is the term for the process of people moving from rural areas to urban areas?
A. Urbanization
B. Ruralization
C. Migration
D. Suburbanization
Question 6
The diagram below shows the structure of a mountain range. Which of the following is a characteristic of a mountain range?
A. A mountain range is a series of mountains that are connected by a common base.
B. A mountain range is a series of mountains that are connected by a common peak.
C. A mountain range is a series of mountains that are connected by a common valley.
D. A mountain range is a series of mountains that are connected by a common river.
Question 7
The population of a city is increasing at a rate of 5% per annum. If the current population is 100,000, what will be the population after 2 years?
A. 110,000
B. 105,000
C. 115,000
D. 120,000
Question 8
The diagram below shows the structure of a wetland. Which of the following is a characteristic of a wetland?
A. A wetland is a natural body of water.
B. A wetland is a type of river.
C. A wetland is a type of lake.
D. A wetland is a type of land that is saturated with water.
Question 9
The diagram below shows the solar system. Which planet is known for being the largest in our solar system?
A. Earth
B. Mars
C. Jupiter
D. Saturn
Question 10
The process of weathering that involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller fragments due to the expansion and contraction of water within the rock's pores is known as
A. Mechanical weathering
B. Chemical weathering
C. Physical weathering
D. Biological weathering
Question 11
The Earth's rotation causes the Coriolis effect, which results in the deflection of moving objects on Earth to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and to the left in the Southern Hemisphere. This phenomenon is most pronounced in which of the following regions?
A. Tropical regions
B. Mid-latitude regions
C. Polar regions
D. Mountainous regions
Question 12
What is the name of the type of map projection that preserves angles and shapes?
A. Conic projection
B. Cylindrical projection
C. Azimuthal projection
D. Gnomonic projection
Question 13
The process of internal land-forming that involves the movement of water through the ground and the creation of underground channels and caverns is known as
A. Karst topography
B. Limestone dissolution
C. Cavernous limestone
D. Dissolution pipes
Question 14
The process of soil formation through the weathering of rocks is an example of which type of land-forming process?
A. Internal land-forming process
B. External land-forming process
C. Weathering process
D. Erosion process
Question 15
The diagram below shows the structure of a glacier. Which of the following is a characteristic of a glacier?

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