POST UTME COVENANT UNIVERSITY 2019 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
In the context of Nigeria's geography, what is the primary factor responsible for the formation of the Niger Delta?
A. Tectonic activity
B. Volcanic eruptions
Correct C. River erosion and deposition
D. Sea level rise

Correct Answer: C

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Question 2
A diagram of the Earth's solar system is shown below. What is the correct order of the planets from the Sun?
Correct A. Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
B. Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune
C. Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
D. Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Uranus, Saturn, Jupiter, Neptune

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
What is the primary function of the equatorial region in Nigeria?
Correct A. Agricultural production
B. Industrial development
C. Tourism and recreation
D. Urbanization

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
A diagram of the Earth's magnetic field is shown below. What is the direction of the magnetic field lines at the North Pole?
A. Into the Earth
Correct B. Out of the Earth
C. Parallel to the Earth's surface
D. Perpendicular to the Earth's surface

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5
What is the primary factor responsible for the formation of the Benue Trough?
Correct A. Tectonic activity
B. Volcanic eruptions
C. River erosion and deposition
D. Sea level rise

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
The diagram below shows the distribution of vegetation belts in Nigeria. Which of the following vegetation belts is NOT found in Nigeria?
A. Tropical Rainforest
B. Savanna
C. Desert
Correct D. Temperate Rainforest

Correct Answer: D

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Question 7
The diagram below shows the structure of the Earth's atmosphere. What is the primary function of the stratosphere?
A. To regulate Earth's temperature
Correct B. To protect the Earth from harmful radiation
C. To support life on Earth
D. To facilitate weather patterns

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8
The diagram below shows the distribution of natural resources in Nigeria. Which of the following resources is NOT found in Nigeria?
A. Petroleum
B. Natural Gas
C. Coal
Correct D. Uranium

Correct Answer: D

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Question 9
The diagram below shows the structure of a map. What is the primary function of the legend?
Correct A. To provide a key to the map symbols
B. To show the scale of the map
C. To provide a title for the map
D. To show the location of the map

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
The diagram below shows the distribution of population in Nigeria. What is the primary reason for the uneven distribution of population?
A. Climate
Correct B. Economic opportunities
C. Access to education
D. Access to healthcare

Correct Answer: B

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Question 11
The Earth's rotation causes the Coriolis effect, which in turn results in the formation of high and low-pressure systems. What is the primary consequence of the Coriolis effect on global climate patterns?
A. Global wind patterns are disrupted, leading to extreme weather events.
B. The Coriolis effect has no significant impact on global climate patterns.
Correct C. High and low-pressure systems are formed, influencing regional climate conditions.
D. The Coriolis effect causes the formation of ocean currents, which in turn affect global climate patterns.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 12
A sedimentary rock is formed through the process of lithification, which involves the compaction and cementation of sediments. What is the primary type of cementation that occurs in sedimentary rocks?
Correct A. Chemical cementation, where minerals precipitate out of solution.
B. Mechanical cementation, where particles are pressed together.
C. Biological cementation, where organisms help bind particles together.
D. Hydrothermal cementation, where hot fluids deposit minerals.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
The map below shows the distribution of major oil-producing countries. What is the primary reason for the concentration of oil-producing countries in the Middle East?
A. Geological processes have created a favorable environment for oil formation.
Correct B. The region's tectonic history has led to the formation of oil-rich sedimentary basins.
C. The Middle East has a high level of economic investment in the oil industry.
D. The region's climate and geography make it an ideal location for oil exploration.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14
The diagram below shows the process of soil erosion by water. What is the primary factor that contributes to soil erosion?
Correct A. Rainfall intensity and duration.
B. Soil type and structure.
C. Land use and land cover.
D. Topography and slope.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
The graph below shows the relationship between population density and economic development. What is the primary conclusion that can be drawn from this graph?
Correct A. There is a positive correlation between population density and economic development.
B. There is a negative correlation between population density and economic development.
C. Population density has no impact on economic development.
D. Economic development has no impact on population density.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT a result of the erosive action of the river?
A. A meander
B. A waterfall
Correct C. A delta
D. A lake

Correct Answer: C

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Question 17
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between the amount of fertilizer used and the yield of a crop. What is the name of the type of relationship shown in the graph?
A. Direct variation
B. Inverse variation
Correct C. Direct proportion
D. Inverse proportion

Correct Answer: C

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Question 18
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a mountain range. Which of the following landforms is a result of the tectonic uplift of the Earth's crust?
Correct A. A mountain
B. A valley
C. A plateau
D. A lake

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between the amount of rainfall and the growth of a plant. What is the name of the type of relationship shown in the graph?
A. Direct variation
B. Inverse variation
Correct C. Direct proportion
D. Inverse proportion

Correct Answer: C

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Question 20
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river delta. Which of the following landforms is NOT a result of the depositional action of the river?
A. A delta
Correct B. A waterfall
C. A lake
D. A meander

Correct Answer: B

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Question 21
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
Correct C. Denudation
D. Erosion

Correct Answer: C

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Question 22
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which type of land-forming process is responsible for the formation of this valley?
Correct A. Erosion
B. Deposition
C. Denudation
D. Internal land-forming process

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between the amount of rainfall and the rate of soil erosion. Which type of environmental issue is illustrated by this graph?
Correct A. Soil erosion
B. Water pollution
C. Deforestation
D. Climate change

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24
The diagram below shows a map of the distribution of a particular mineral resource. Which type of economic geography is illustrated by this map?
Correct A. Resource-based economy
B. Industrial economy
C. Service-based economy
D. Agricultural economy

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a mountain range. Which type of internal land-forming process is responsible for the formation of this mountain range?
A. Volcanic activity
Correct B. Plate tectonics
C. Weathering and erosion
D. Glaciation

Correct Answer: B

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