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POST UTME ESUT 2017 Geography | Objective

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Question 1

In a random sample of 1000 people from a population of 10 million, 20% of the sample reported using public transportation to commute to work. What is the estimated population proportion of people using public transportation to commute to work?

A. 0.15

Correct B. 0.20

C. 0.25

D. 0.30

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2

A company has a total of 1000 employees, with 60% of them being male. If 20% of the male employees are in the management department, what is the total number of male employees in the management department?

A. 120

Correct B. 150

C. 180

D. 200

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3

A map of Nigeria shows the Niger Delta region as having a total area of 70,000 square kilometers. If the region is bounded by the Niger River to the north and the Atlantic Ocean to the south, what is the approximate length of the Niger River?

A. 1000

B. 1200

Correct C. 1500

D. 1800

Correct Answer: C

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Question 4

A geologist is studying the formation of a mountain range. The geologist observes that the rocks in the range are primarily composed of granite and basalt. What type of plate boundary is most likely responsible for the formation of this mountain range?

A. Divergent

Correct B. Convergent

C. Transform

D. Hotspot

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5

A company is planning to build a new factory in a region with a high level of seismic activity. The company wants to ensure that the factory is designed to withstand earthquakes. What type of foundation is most suitable for a factory in a seismically active region?

A. Shallow foundation

Correct B. Deep foundation

C. Raft foundation

D. Pile foundation

Correct Answer: B

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Question 6

The process of soil formation is influenced by the interaction of several factors, including climate, topography, and vegetation. Which of the following is NOT a primary factor in soil formation?

Correct A. Tectonic activity

B. Weathering

C. Erosion

D. Biological activity

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7

A map is a representation of the Earth's surface. Which of the following is a characteristic of a topographic map?

A. It shows the location of political boundaries

Correct B. It represents the Earth's surface features in a two-dimensional format

C. It is used for navigation

D. It is a scale model of the Earth

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8

The population of a city is increasing at a rate of 5% per annum. If the current population is 100,000, what will be the population after 2 years?

A. 110,000

B. 115,000

C. 120,000

Correct D. 125,000

Correct Answer: D

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Question 9

A river flows through a valley and has a slope of 1 in 100. If the river flows for 10 km, how much will the height of the river bed change?

A. 10 m

B. 20 m

C. 50 m

Correct D. 100 m

Correct Answer: D

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Question 10

A diagram of a river system is shown below. Which of the following is a characteristic of the river system?

A. It has a single source and a single mouth

Correct B. It has multiple sources and multiple mouths

C. It has a single source and multiple mouths

D. It has multiple sources and a single mouth

Correct Answer: B

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Question 11

The Earth's rotation causes the Coriolis effect, which in turn influences the formation of high and low-pressure systems. However, this effect is most pronounced in the Northern Hemisphere. What is the primary reason for this asymmetry?

Correct A. The Earth's slightly ellipsoidal shape

B. The uneven distribution of land and sea

C. The Coriolis effect is weaker in the Southern Hemisphere

D. The Earth's rotation is slower in the Northern Hemisphere

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12

A river's course is shaped by the interplay of tectonic forces, erosion, and deposition. Which of the following is NOT a primary factor in the formation of a meandering river?

A. Tectonic uplift

B. Erosion of the riverbanks

C. Deposition of sediment

Correct D. The river's velocity

Correct Answer: D

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Question 13

The process of plate tectonics is responsible for the creation of mountain ranges, volcanoes, and earthquakes. What is the primary mechanism by which plates move?

Correct A. Convection currents in the Earth's mantle

B. The movement of the Earth's core

C. The rotation of the Earth

D. The gravitational pull of the Moon

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14

The Earth's climate is influenced by the distribution of land and sea, as well as the movement of the Earth's axis. What is the primary reason for the difference in climate between the equatorial and polar regions?

A. The uneven distribution of land and sea

Correct B. The movement of the Earth's axis

C. The Coriolis effect

D. The Earth's slightly ellipsoidal shape

Correct Answer: B

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Question 15

The process of weathering is responsible for the breakdown of rocks into smaller particles. What is the primary type of weathering that occurs in areas with high temperatures and low rainfall?

A. Mechanical weathering

Correct B. Chemical weathering

C. Physical weathering

D. Biological weathering

Correct Answer: B

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Question 16

What is the primary factor controlling the distribution of vegetation in Nigeria?

A. Temperature

Correct B. Precipitation

C. Altitude

D. Soil Type

Correct Answer: B

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Question 17

A map of Nigeria shows a region with a high concentration of population. What is the most likely reason for this?

A. Proximity to the coast

B. Availability of fertile land

Correct C. Access to transportation routes

D. Presence of natural resources

Correct Answer: C

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Question 18

What is the name of the process by which the Earth's surface is shaped by the movement of tectonic plates?

A. Weathering

B. Erosion

Correct C. Plate Tectonics

D. Glaciation

Correct Answer: C

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Question 19

A diagram of the Earth's solar system shows the planets in order from the Sun. What is the name of the planet that is farthest from the Sun?

A. Mercury

B. Venus

Correct C. Neptune

D. Uranus

Correct Answer: C

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Question 20

What is the term for the movement of water from the ground to the atmosphere through plants?

Correct A. Transpiration

B. Evaporation

C. Condensation

D. Runoff

Correct Answer: A

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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 is a characteristic of a Mercator map projection?

A. It preserves angles and shapes of features on the Earth's surface.

B. It preserves the size and shape of features on the Earth's surface.

Correct C. It preserves the distance and direction of features on the Earth's surface.

D. It preserves the altitude and depth of features on the Earth's surface.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 22

The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river delta. Which of the following is a characteristic of this type of delta?

Correct A. It is formed by the deposition of sediment at the mouth of a river.

B. It is formed by the erosion of a coastline.

C. It is formed by the movement of tectonic plates.

D. It is formed by the action of waves and currents.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23

The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between population growth and economic development. Which of the following is a characteristic of this relationship?

A. It is a direct relationship, where an increase in population growth leads to an increase in economic development.

B. It is an inverse relationship, where an increase in population growth leads to a decrease in economic development.

C. It is a non-linear relationship, where an increase in population growth leads to a non-linear increase in economic development.

Correct D. It is a complex relationship, where an increase in population growth can lead to both positive and negative effects on economic development.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 24

The diagram below shows a cross-section of a mountain range. Which of the following is a characteristic of this type of mountain range?

Correct A. It is formed by the movement of tectonic plates.

B. It is formed by the erosion of a coastline.

C. It is formed by the action of glaciers.

D. It is formed by the deposition of sediment at the mouth of a river.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25

The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between temperature and precipitation. Which of the following is a characteristic of this relationship?

A. It is a direct relationship, where an increase in temperature leads to an increase in precipitation.

B. It is an inverse relationship, where an increase in temperature leads to a decrease in precipitation.

C. It is a non-linear relationship, where an increase in temperature leads to a non-linear increase in precipitation.

Correct D. It is a complex relationship, where an increase in temperature can lead to both positive and negative effects on precipitation.

Correct Answer: D

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