Practice post utme delsu geography 2024 Past Questions

Question 1

Using the concept of isostasy, explain how the formation of mountain ranges can lead to the creation of oceanic trenches.

A. The formation of mountain ranges causes the Earth's crust to thicken, leading to a decrease in the density of the crust and the formation of oceanic trenches.

B. The formation of mountain ranges causes the Earth's crust to thin, leading to a decrease in the density of the crust and the formation of oceanic trenches.

C. The formation of mountain ranges causes the Earth's crust to thicken, leading to an increase in the density of the crust and the formation of oceanic trenches.

D. The formation of mountain ranges causes the Earth's crust to thin, leading to an increase in the density of the crust and the formation of oceanic trenches.

Question 2

The diagram below shows a cross-section of a mountain range. Which of the following land-forming processes is most likely responsible for the formation of this mountain range?

A. Volcanic Activity

B. Plate Tectonics

C. Weathering

D. Erosion

Question 3

The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river delta. Which of the following features is NOT typically found in a river delta?

A. Mouth of the river

B. Deltaic plain

C. Estuary

D. Mountain range

Question 4

A map is a representation of the Earth's surface, showing the location of features such as mountains, rivers, and cities. Discuss the importance of maps in geography, including their use in navigation, planning, and research.

A. Maps are essential for navigation, as they provide a visual representation of the Earth's surface and help to identify the location of features.

B. Maps are important for planning, as they provide a visual representation of the Earth's surface and help to identify the location of features.

C. Maps are essential for research, as they provide a visual representation of the Earth's surface and help to identify the location of features.

D. Maps are not essential for any of these activities, as they can be replaced by other forms of representation.

Question 5

Using the concept of plate tectonics, explain how the movement of the Earth's lithosphere can lead to the formation of earthquakes.

A. The movement of the Earth's lithosphere can lead to the formation of earthquakes due to the interaction between the moving plates and the rigid mantle.

B. The movement of the Earth's lithosphere can lead to the formation of earthquakes due to the interaction between the moving plates and the liquid outer core.

C. The movement of the Earth's lithosphere can lead to the formation of earthquakes due to the interaction between the moving plates and the solid inner core.

D. The movement of the Earth's lithosphere can lead to the formation of earthquakes due to the interaction between the moving plates and the atmosphere.

Question 6

A river is flowing through a region with a high level of tectonic activity. What is the likely effect of the river's flow on the surrounding landscape?

A. The river will erode the surrounding landscape.

B. The river will deposit sediment on the surrounding landscape.

C. The river will create a new channel.

D. The river will stabilize the surrounding landscape.

Question 7

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

A. Tropical rainforest

B. Temperate rainforest

C. Desert

D. Grassland

Question 8

A rock is composed of a mixture of minerals, including quartz, feldspar, and mica. Discuss the geological processes that have shaped the rock, including the formation of the minerals and the rock's texture.

A. The rock was formed through the process of magmatic differentiation, where the minerals were separated from the magma based on their density.

B. The rock was formed through the process of metamorphism, where the minerals were altered by heat and pressure.

C. The rock was formed through the process of sedimentation, where the minerals were deposited from a solution.

D. The rock was formed through the process of weathering, where the minerals were broken down by wind and water.

Question 9

What is the primary factor that determines the distribution of population in Nigeria?

A. Availability of arable land

B. Accessibility to transportation

C. Availability of water resources

D. Availability of fertile soil

Question 10

The diagram below shows a graph of temperature against time for a given location. What is the average rate of change of temperature over the 24-hour period?

A. 2°C/h

B. 4°C/h

C. 6°C/h

D. 8°C/h

Question 11

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

A. Mitochondria

B. Chloroplast

C. Ribosomes

D. Lysosome

Question 12

A city is experiencing a severe drought, and the local government is considering implementing a water conservation program. Using the concept of the water cycle, explain how the program can help to conserve water.

A. The program can help to conserve water by reducing the amount of water that is lost through evaporation.

B. The program can help to conserve water by increasing the amount of water that is stored in reservoirs.

C. The program can help to conserve water by reducing the amount of water that is used for irrigation.

D. The program can help to conserve water by increasing the amount of water that is recycled.

Question 13

The diagram below shows the structure of a river system. Which of the following features is most likely to be found in the upper course of a river?

A. Waterfalls

B. Rapids

C. Meanders

D. Oxbow lakes

Question 14

The process of weathering that involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller fragments through the action of ice is known as:

A. Mechanical weathering

B. Chemical weathering

C. Freeze-thaw weathering

D. Abrasion

Question 15

The concept of sustainable development is closely related to the idea of environmental management. Discuss the relationship between sustainable development and environmental management, using the Brundtland Commission's definition of sustainable development as a reference.

A. Sustainable development is a process that aims to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

B. Environmental management is a subset of sustainable development, focusing on the conservation and protection of natural resources.

C. Sustainable development is a goal-oriented approach to environmental management, prioritizing economic growth and social development.

D. Sustainable development and environmental management are mutually exclusive concepts, with the former prioritizing economic growth and the latter prioritizing environmental protection.

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