POST UTME DELSU 2022 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
A map of Nigeria shows the Niger Delta region as having a high concentration of mangrove forests. What type of vegetation belt is this region likely to be part of?
A. Tropical Rainforest Belt
B. Savanna Belt
Correct C. Mangrove Belt
D. Desert Belt

Correct Answer: C

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Question 2
A company in the Niger Delta region is planning to establish a new oil refinery. Which of the following economic activities is most likely to be associated with this project?
A. Agriculture
B. Mining
Correct C. Manufacturing
D. Tourism

Correct Answer: C

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Question 3
A soil sample from the Jos Plateau region of Nigeria shows a high concentration of iron oxide. What type of soil formation process is this likely to be a result of?
Correct A. Weathering
B. Erosion
C. Deposition
D. Leaching

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
A diagram of the Benue Trough shows a series of faults and folds. What type of geological structure is this likely to be?
A. Fold
Correct B. Fault
C. Volcano
D. Plate Boundary

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5
A graph of the population growth of Nigeria shows a J-shaped curve. What type of population growth model is this likely to be?
A. Exponential Growth
Correct B. Logistic Growth
C. Linear Growth
D. Stationary Growth

Correct Answer: B

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Question 6
The process of soil formation through the weathering of rocks is an example of a ______________ process.
A. mechanical
Correct B. chemical
C. biological
D. physical

Correct Answer: B

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Question 7
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT a result of the river's erosive action?
A. A
B. B
Correct C. C
D. D

Correct Answer: C

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Question 8
The climate of a region is determined by its ______________, which is influenced by the amount of solar radiation it receives.
A. latitude
B. altitude
Correct C. proximity to the equator
D. distance from the ocean

Correct Answer: C

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Question 9
The diagram below shows a population pyramid. Which of the following is a characteristic of a population with a high birth rate?
Correct A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
The process of soil erosion is accelerated by the presence of ______________, which can be caused by human activities such as deforestation and overgrazing.
A. vegetation
B. topsoil
Correct C. water
D. wind

Correct Answer: C

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Question 11
The diagram below shows the distribution of vegetation belts in Nigeria. Which of the following vegetation belts is NOT found in the savanna region?
A. Tropical Rainforest
B. Semi-Arid
Correct C. Mangrove
D. Desert

Correct Answer: C

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Question 12
The diagram below shows the relationship between population growth and resource availability. What is the likely outcome of a rapid increase in population?
A. Increased resource availability
Correct B. Decreased resource availability
C. No change in resource availability
D. Increased population growth

Correct Answer: B

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Question 13
The diagram below shows the distribution of rocks in Nigeria. Which of the following rocks is NOT found in the sedimentary basin?
A. Igneous
B. Metamorphic
C. Sedimentary
Correct D. Foliated

Correct Answer: D

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Question 14
The diagram below shows the relationship between climate and vegetation. What is the likely effect of a change in climate on the vegetation?
A. Increased vegetation
Correct B. Decreased vegetation
C. No change in vegetation
D. Increased climate variability

Correct Answer: B

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Question 15
The diagram below shows the distribution of landforms in Nigeria. Which of the following landforms is NOT found in the plateau region?
A. Mountain
B. Valley
C. Plateau
Correct D. Delta

Correct Answer: D

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Question 16
A recent study on soil erosion in the Niger Delta region revealed that the rate of soil loss is directly proportional to the square root of the rainfall intensity. If the rainfall intensity is 50 mm/h, and the rate of soil loss is 0.5 kg/m²/h, what is the rate of soil loss when the rainfall intensity is 100 mm/h?
A. 0.5 kg/m²/h
Correct B. 1.0 kg/m²/h
C. 1.5 kg/m²/h
D. 2.0 kg/m²/h

Correct Answer: B

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Question 17
A population of 1000 individuals is growing at a rate of 5% per annum. If the population is currently 1200 individuals, what is the annual growth rate?
A. 3%
B. 5%
C. 7%
Correct D. 10%

Correct Answer: D

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Question 18
A rock sample is composed of 60% quartz, 20% feldspar, and 20% mica. If the sample weighs 100g, what is the weight of the quartz component?
Correct A. 60g
B. 40g
C. 30g
D. 20g

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
A river flows through a narrow gorge, and its velocity is 5 m/s. If the river's discharge is 100 m³/s, what is the cross-sectional area of the river?
A. 10 m²
B. 20 m²
C. 30 m²
Correct D. 40 m²

Correct Answer: D

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Question 20
A map shows a region with a population density of 100 people/km². If the region has an area of 100 km², what is the total population?
Correct A. 1000 people
B. 5000 people
C. 10000 people
D. 50000 people

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
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
Correct B. Chemical weathering
C. Physical weathering
D. Biological weathering

Correct Answer: B

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Question 22
The economic importance of the Niger Delta region in Nigeria can be attributed to its rich deposits of:
A. Coal
B. Iron ore
Correct C. Petroleum
D. Copper

Correct Answer: C

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Question 23
The concept of 'carrying capacity' in environmental management refers to the maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can support without suffering long-term damage. This concept is relevant to the management of:
A. Wildlife reserves
B. National parks
C. Urban areas
Correct D. Agricultural lands

Correct Answer: D

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Question 24
The 'Okavango Delta' is a notable example of a:
A. River delta
B. Lake delta
Correct C. Wetland
D. Floodplain

Correct Answer: C

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Question 25
The process of 'sedimentation' in the Niger Delta region is primarily influenced by the:
A. Tides
B. Waves
Correct C. River discharge
D. Atmospheric circulation

Correct Answer: C

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