Practice post utme coal city university geography 2025 Past Questions

Question 1

The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Identify the landform labeled 'A'.

Correct A. Meandering River

B. Oxbow Lake

C. Delta

D. Floodplain

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2

A rock sample has a density of 2.5 g/cm³ and a volume of 5 cm³. Calculate its mass.

Correct A. 12.5 g

B. 10 g

C. 15 g

D. 20 g

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3

The diagram below shows a simple harmonic motion. Identify the amplitude.

Correct A. 2 cm

B. 3 cm

C. 4 cm

D. 5 cm

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4

A company's profit is given by the equation ( P = 2x^2 - 5x + 3 ), where ( x ) is the number of units sold. Find the maximum profit.

A. 10

Correct B. 15

C. 20

D. 25

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5

The diagram below shows a cross-section of a mountain range. Identify the landform labeled 'C'.

A. Foothills

B. Plateau

Correct C. Mountain

D. Upland

Correct Answer: C

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Question 6

In a population pyramid, what is the term for the age group that is typically characterized by a large number of individuals, often in their reproductive years?

A. Dependent population

Correct B. Working-age population

C. Dependent population

D. Elderly population

Correct Answer: B

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Question 7

A soil profile consists of a layer of clay, followed by a layer of sand, and then a layer of silt. What is the term for the process by which this soil is formed?

A. Weathering

B. Erosion

C. Deposition

Correct D. Soil formation

Correct Answer: D

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Question 8

A country's GDP is calculated by adding the value of all final goods and services produced within its borders. What is the term for the value of these goods and services?

A. National income

Correct B. Gross domestic product

C. Net domestic product

D. Personal income

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9

A river's discharge is the volume of water that flows through it per unit time. What is the term for the rate at which this discharge changes?

A. River velocity

B. River discharge

C. River slope

Correct D. River flow rate

Correct Answer: D

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Question 10

A rock is composed of minerals that are arranged in a specific pattern. What is the term for this pattern?

A. Rock texture

B. Rock structure

C. Rock composition

Correct D. Rock pattern

Correct Answer: D

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Question 11

In a population density map of Nigeria, the highest population density is observed in the southwestern region. What is the primary reason for this phenomenon?

A. High agricultural productivity

Correct B. Urbanization and industrialization

C. Availability of natural resources

D. Climate and geography

Correct Answer: B

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Question 12

The diagram below shows the geological structure of a region. Which type of rock is most likely to be found in the area labeled 'A'?

Correct A. Sedimentary

B. Igneous

C. Metamorphic

D. Foliated

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13

A company is considering investing in a new industry in Nigeria. Which of the following industries is most likely to have a high return on investment?

A. Agriculture

B. Manufacturing

C. Tourism

Correct D. Mining

Correct Answer: D

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Question 14

The diagram below shows the solar system. Which planet is most likely to have a highly eccentric orbit?

A. Mercury

B. Venus

C. Earth

Correct D. Mars

Correct Answer: D

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Question 15

The table below shows the population growth rate of Nigeria over the past 10 years. What is the average annual growth rate?

A. 2.5%

Correct B. 3.2%

C. 4.1%

D. 5.5%

Correct Answer: B

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Question 16

The concept of 'Economic Man' in Economic Geography is associated with which of the following economists?

A. Adam Smith

B. David Ricardo

Correct C. Alfred Marshall

D. John Maynard Keynes

Correct Answer: C

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Question 17

The diagram below shows the relationship between the amount of rainfall and the type of vegetation in a particular region. What type of vegetation is most likely to be found in areas with high rainfall?

Correct A. Tropical Rainforest

B. Temperate Rainforest

C. Desert

D. Grassland

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18

The diagram below shows the structure of a typical cell. Which part of the cell is responsible for protein synthesis?

A. Nucleus

B. Mitochondria

C. Endoplasmic Reticulum

Correct D. Ribosomes

Correct Answer: D

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Question 19

The diagram below shows the relationship between the amount of rainfall and the type of soil in a particular region. What type of soil is most likely to be found in areas with high rainfall?

Correct A. Clay

B. Silt

C. Sand

D. Loam

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20

The diagram below shows the structure of a typical ecosystem. Which part of the ecosystem is responsible for decomposing organic matter?

A. Producers

B. Consumers

Correct C. Decomposers

D. Scavengers

Correct Answer: C

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Question 21

The diagram below shows the relationship between the amount of rainfall and the type of vegetation in a particular region. What type of vegetation is most likely to be found in areas with low rainfall?

A. Tropical Rainforest

B. Temperate Rainforest

Correct C. Desert

D. Grassland

Correct Answer: C

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Question 22

The diagram below shows the structure of a typical cell. Which part of the cell is responsible for cell division?

A. Nucleus

B. Mitochondria

C. Endoplasmic Reticulum

Correct D. Cytokinesis

Correct Answer: D

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Question 23

The diagram below shows the relationship between the amount of rainfall and the type of soil in a particular region. What type of soil is most likely to be found in areas with low rainfall?

Question 24

The diagram below represents a cross-section of a river valley. Identify the land-forming process responsible for the formation of the valley.

Correct A. Erosion

B. Deposition

C. Weathering

D. Plate Tectonics

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25

A company is considering investing in a new project in a region with a high level of rainfall. Which of the following economic activities is most likely to be suitable for this region?

Correct A. Agriculture

B. Manufacturing

C. Tourism

D. Mining

Correct Answer: A

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