POST UTME DELSU 2017 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The process of soil formation through the action of wind, water, and ice is known as
A. Weathering
B. Erosion
C. Deposition
Correct D. Pedogenesis

Correct Answer: D

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Question 2
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT a result of fluvial erosion?
A. Meander
B. Oxbow Lake
C. Delta
Correct D. Waterfall

Correct Answer: D

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Question 3
The map below shows the location of the Benue Trough in Nigeria. What is the primary reason for the formation of this trough?
Correct A. Tectonic activity
B. Volcanic activity
C. Weathering and erosion
D. Plate movement

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a delta. Which of the following landforms is NOT a result of deltaic deposition?
A. Delta
B. Oxbow Lake
C. Deltaic plain
Correct D. Waterfall

Correct Answer: D

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Question 5
The map below shows the location of the Niger Delta in Nigeria. What is the primary reason for the formation of this delta?
A. Tectonic activity
B. Volcanic activity
C. Weathering and erosion
Correct D. Plate movement

Correct Answer: D

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Question 6
In the context of Economic Geography, what is the primary factor that determines the location of a manufacturing industry?
Correct A. Accessibility to raw materials
B. Availability of labor
C. Proximity to markets
D. Government incentives

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
A company is considering relocating its manufacturing plant from a coastal area to an inland area. What are the potential environmental impacts of this decision?
A. Increased air pollution
B. Reduced water pollution
Correct C. Increased greenhouse gas emissions
D. Decreased energy consumption

Correct Answer: C

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Question 8
What is the primary difference between a continental drift and a plate tectonic theory?
A. Continental drift is a more recent theory
B. Plate tectonic theory is a more recent theory
Correct C. Continental drift focuses on the movement of continents
D. Plate tectonic theory focuses on the movement of continents

Correct Answer: C

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Question 9
A farmer in Nigeria is considering using a new irrigation system to increase crop yields. What are the potential environmental impacts of this decision?
A. Increased water pollution
B. Reduced soil erosion
C. Increased greenhouse gas emissions
Correct D. Decreased biodiversity

Correct Answer: D

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Question 10
What is the primary factor that determines the formation of a delta?
Correct A. River discharge
B. Sea level
C. Sediment load
D. Tectonic activity

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
The Niger Delta region is characterized by a complex network of rivers and creeks. What is the primary reason for this complex network?
A. Tectonic activity
Correct B. Weathering and erosion
C. Human activities
D. Geological structure

Correct Answer: B

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Question 12
The concept of 'carrying capacity' is often used in the context of population studies. What does it refer to?
Correct A. The maximum population size that an environment can support
B. The minimum population size required for an environment to be considered habitable
C. The rate at which a population grows or declines
D. The age structure of a population

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
The diagram below shows a cross-section of the Earth's atmosphere. What is the primary function of the ozone layer?
Correct A. To absorb ultraviolet radiation
B. To regulate temperature
C. To facilitate atmospheric circulation
D. To influence precipitation patterns

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
The concept of 'urban sprawl' is often associated with the growth of cities. What are the primary consequences of urban sprawl?
A. Increased housing costs and reduced affordability
B. Decreased air quality and increased greenhouse gas emissions
C. Increased traffic congestion and reduced mobility
Correct D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

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Question 15
The diagram below shows a simple economic model. What is the primary assumption of this model?
Correct A. That firms operate in a perfectly competitive market
B. That firms operate in a perfectly monopolistic market
C. That firms operate in a perfectly oligopolistic market
D. That firms operate in a perfectly monopolistic competitive market

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
What is the primary mechanism of landform development in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria?
A. Tectonic uplift
B. Weathering and erosion
Correct C. Deposition and sedimentation
D. Volcanic activity

Correct Answer: C

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Question 17
What is the main economic activity that drives the population growth in the Lagos State?
A. Agriculture
B. Manufacturing
Correct C. Services
D. Mining

Correct Answer: C

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Question 18
What is the primary cause of the high population density in the Kano State?
A. High birth rate
B. Low death rate
Correct C. Urbanization
D. Migration

Correct Answer: C

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Question 19
What is the main economic resource that drives the development of the Niger Delta region?
Correct A. Oil
B. Gas
C. Coal
D. Iron ore

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20
What is the primary mechanism of landform development in the Jos Plateau region of Nigeria?
A. Tectonic uplift
Correct B. Weathering and erosion
C. Deposition and sedimentation
D. Volcanic activity

Correct Answer: B

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Question 21
The process of soil formation involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller particles through physical and chemical weathering. Which of the following is an example of a physical weathering process?
Correct A. Freeze-thaw action
B. Chemical weathering
C. Biological weathering
D. Erosion

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT typically found in this type of valley?
A. Meander
B. Oxbow lake
C. Delta
Correct D. Plateau

Correct Answer: D

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Question 23
The diagram below shows a simple economic model. Which of the following is a characteristic of a perfectly competitive market?
A. Barriers to entry
B. Monopoly power
Correct C. Free entry and exit
D. Price ceilings

Correct Answer: C

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Question 24
The diagram below shows a simple ecosystem. Which of the following is a characteristic of a climax community?
A. High primary production
B. Low biodiversity
Correct C. Stable population sizes
D. High disturbance levels

Correct Answer: C

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Question 25
The diagram below shows a simple climate model. Which of the following is a characteristic of a tropical savanna climate?
A. High rainfall throughout the year
B. Low rainfall during the winter months
Correct C. High temperatures throughout the year
D. Cold winters and warm summers

Correct Answer: C

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