POST UTME DELSU 2021 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT a result of the river's erosional activity?
Correct A. A waterfall
B. A delta
C. A meander
D. A lake

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
A firm produces 100 units of a product with a fixed cost of ₦50,000 and a variable cost of ₦50 per unit. What is the total cost of producing 150 units?
A. ₦75,000
Correct B. ₦80,000
C. ₦85,000
D. ₦90,000

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3
A population of 1000 people is growing at a rate of 5% per annum. What will be the population after 5 years?
A. 1200
B. 1300
C. 1400
Correct D. 1500

Correct Answer: D

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Question 4
The diagram below shows a map of a region with different landforms. Which of the following landforms is NOT a result of tectonic activity?
A. A mountain
B. A valley
C. A lake
Correct D. A delta

Correct Answer: D

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Question 5
A firm has a production function Q = 2L^0.5K^0.5, where Q is the output, L is the labor and K is the capital. If the firm has 100 units of labor and 200 units of capital, what is the output?
A. 20
B. 40
Correct C. 60
D. 80

Correct Answer: C

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Question 6
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. Biological weathering
Correct D. Hydrolysis

Correct Answer: D

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Question 7
A city's population growth rate is 2.5% per annum. If the current population is 500,000, what will be the population after 5 years?
A.
B.
C.
D.

Correct Answer: VIEW ANSWER

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Question 8
The diagram below shows the relationship between the amount of rainfall and the number of days with rainfall in a particular region. What is the name of the type of graph shown?
A. Bar graph
Correct B. Line graph
C. Scatter plot
D. Histogram

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9
The diagram below shows the structure of a particular type of rock. What is the name of the type of rock shown?
A. Igneous rock
B. Sedimentary rock
Correct C. Metamorphic rock
D. Foliated rock

Correct Answer: C

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Question 10
The diagram below shows the relationship between the amount of fertilizer used and the yield of a particular crop. What is the name of the type of graph shown?
A. Bar graph
B. Line graph
Correct C. Scatter plot
D. Histogram

Correct Answer: C

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Question 11
The concept of 'Urban Sprawl' is closely related to the idea of 'Suburbanization'. Discuss the relationship between these two concepts, using a case study of Lagos, Nigeria.
A. Urban Sprawl is a result of Suburbanization, as people move from cities to suburbs.
Correct B. Suburbanization is a result of Urban Sprawl, as cities expand into suburbs.
C. Urban Sprawl and Suburbanization are unrelated concepts.
D. Urban Sprawl is a result of Suburbanization, but only in developed countries.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 12
A map of Nigeria shows the following vegetation belts: Savanna, Rainforest, and Mangrove. What is the approximate latitude range for each of these vegetation belts?
Correct A. Savanna: 10°N - 15°N, Rainforest: 15°N - 20°N, Mangrove: 20°N - 25°N
B. Savanna: 15°N - 20°N, Rainforest: 20°N - 25°N, Mangrove: 25°N - 30°N
C. Savanna: 10°N - 15°N, Rainforest: 15°N - 20°N, Mangrove: 20°N - 25°N
D. Savanna: 15°N - 20°N, Rainforest: 20°N - 25°N, Mangrove: 25°N - 30°N

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
The Earth's climate is influenced by the following factors: Latitude, Altitude, and Ocean Currents. Rank these factors in order of their relative importance in determining the climate of a region.
A. Latitude, Altitude, Ocean Currents
B. Ocean Currents, Latitude, Altitude
Correct C. Latitude, Ocean Currents, Altitude
D. Altitude, Latitude, Ocean Currents

Correct Answer: C

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Question 14
A diagram of the Earth's solar system shows the following planets: Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars. What is the approximate order of these planets from the Sun?
Correct A. Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars
B. Mercury, Earth, Venus, Mars
C. Venus, Mercury, Earth, Mars
D. Mars, Earth, Venus, Mercury

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
A map of Nigeria shows the following rivers: Niger, Benue, and Osun. What is the approximate length of each of these rivers?
Correct A. Niger: 4,100 km, Benue: 1,400 km, Osun: 300 km
B. Niger: 1,400 km, Benue: 4,100 km, Osun: 300 km
C. Niger: 4,100 km, Benue: 1,400 km, Osun: 300 km
D. Niger: 1,400 km, Benue: 4,100 km, Osun: 300 km

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. What type of landform is formed when a river flows through a region of soft rock?
Correct A. A meander
B. A delta
C. A waterfall
D. A canyon

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
The diagram below shows a map of Nigeria's mineral resources. Which of the following is NOT a major mineral resource found in Nigeria?
A. Coal
B. Iron ore
Correct C. Copper
D. Uranium

Correct Answer: C

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Question 18
The diagram below shows a graph of Nigeria's population growth. What is the approximate rate of population growth per annum?
A. 2.5%
Correct B. 3.5%
C. 4.5%
D. 5.5%

Correct Answer: B

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Question 19
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river delta. What type of landform is formed when a river flows through a region of soft rock?
A. A meander
Correct B. A delta
C. A waterfall
D. A canyon

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20
The diagram below shows a map of Nigeria's climate zones. Which of the following climate zones is NOT found in Nigeria?
A. Tropical rainforest
B. Savanna
C. Desert
Correct D. Temperate

Correct Answer: D

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Question 21
A map projection is a way of representing the Earth's surface on a flat surface. Which of the following map projections is known for preserving angles and shapes?
A. Mercator Projection
Correct B. Gall-Peters Projection
C. Robinson Projection
D. Azimuthal Equidistant Projection

Correct Answer: B

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Question 22
The Niger Delta is a major wetland area in Nigeria, known for its rich biodiversity. What is the primary reason for the high level of biodiversity in the Niger Delta?
A. High levels of rainfall
Correct B. Presence of mangrove forests
C. Freshwater input from the Niger River
D. Sedimentation from the Niger River

Correct Answer: B

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Question 23
The concept of 'carrying capacity' is used in environmental management to describe the maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can support indefinitely. What is the primary factor that determines carrying capacity?
Correct A. Availability of food
B. Availability of water
C. Predation pressure
D. Habitat quality

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24
The Hadley, Ferrel, and Ross cells are three types of atmospheric circulation cells that play a crucial role in shaping the Earth's climate. Which of the following is a characteristic of the Hadley cell?
A. It is a circulation cell that occurs in the mid-latitudes
B. It is a circulation cell that occurs in the polar regions
Correct C. It is a circulation cell that occurs in the equatorial regions
D. It is a circulation cell that occurs in the stratosphere

Correct Answer: C

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Question 25
The concept of 'sustainable development' is used to describe economic development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. What is the primary goal of sustainable development?
A. To maximize economic growth
B. To minimize environmental degradation
C. To ensure social justice
Correct D. To balance economic, social, and environmental needs

Correct Answer: D

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