POST UTME ESUT 2022 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The Earth's rotation causes the apparent shift of the position of the North Star from its actual position. What is the name of this phenomenon?
Correct A. Precession
B. Nutation
C. Aberration
D. Refraction

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
A company is considering two different locations for a new factory. Location A has a high labor cost but low transportation cost, while Location B has a low labor cost but high transportation cost. Which location would be more suitable for a company that relies heavily on just-in-time inventory management?
A. Location A
Correct B. Location B
C. Both locations are equally suitable
D. Neither location is suitable

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3
A soil sample has a pH of 6.5 and a cation exchange capacity of 20 meq/100g. What is the likely soil type?
A. Sandy loam
Correct B. Clay loam
C. Silt loam
D. Peat

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4
A city with a population of 500,000 has a growth rate of 3% per annum. What is the population after 5 years?
A. 550,000
B. 600,000
Correct C. 650,000
D. 700,000

Correct Answer: C

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Question 5
The diagram below shows the distribution of rainfall in Nigeria. What is the name of the region with the highest rainfall?
Correct A. The Niger Delta
B. The Cross River Valley
C. The Adamawa Plateau
D. The Chad Basin

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
The process of soil formation through the weathering of rocks is known as _______.
A. Erosion
B. Weathering
C. Soilification
Correct D. Pedogenesis

Correct Answer: D

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Question 7
A map scale of 1:50,000 means that _______.
A. 1 cm on the map represents 50,000 cm in real life
Correct B. 1 cm on the map represents 50,000 m in real life
C. 1 cm on the map represents 50,000 km in real life
D. 1 cm on the map represents 50,000 mm in real life

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of this type of landscape?
A. U-shaped
B. V-shaped
Correct C. Flat
D. Wavy

Correct Answer: C

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Question 9
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 10
The diagram below shows a map of Nigeria. Which of the following states is NOT a coastal state?
A. Lagos
B. Delta
Correct C. Kogi
D. Rivers

Correct Answer: C

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Question 11
Using the concept of fractal dimension, explain the relationship between the length of the coastline of Nigeria and the scale of measurement.
Correct A. The length of the coastline increases as the scale of measurement decreases.
B. The length of the coastline decreases as the scale of measurement increases.
C. The length of the coastline remains constant regardless of the scale of measurement.
D. The length of the coastline is directly proportional to the scale of measurement.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
A population of 1000 individuals is growing at a rate of 10% per annum. Using the exponential growth model, calculate the population after 5 years.
A. 1900
B. 2000
C. 2100
Correct D. 2200

Correct Answer: D

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Question 13
Using the concept of isostasy, explain the relationship between the elevation of the Jos Plateau and the surrounding terrain.
Correct A. The elevation of the Jos Plateau is higher than the surrounding terrain due to isostatic rebound.
B. The elevation of the Jos Plateau is lower than the surrounding terrain due to isostatic depression.
C. The elevation of the Jos Plateau is the same as the surrounding terrain due to isostatic equilibrium.
D. The elevation of the Jos Plateau is unrelated to the surrounding terrain due to isostatic compensation.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
A map shows a river flowing through a valley. Using the concept of drainage basin, identify the type of drainage basin.
Correct A. Dendritic drainage basin
B. Trellis drainage basin
C. Rectangular drainage basin
D. Radial drainage basin

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
Using the concept of economic base theory, explain the relationship between the primary sector and the tertiary sector in the Nigerian economy.
Correct A. The primary sector is the base of the economy, while the tertiary sector is the superstructure.
B. The primary sector is the superstructure, while the tertiary sector is the base of the economy.
C. The primary sector and the tertiary sector are equally important in the economy.
D. The primary sector and the tertiary sector are unrelated in the economy.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
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 chemical weathering process?
Correct A. Hydrolysis
B. Oxidation
C. Mechanical weathering
D. Erosion

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
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. Glacier

Correct Answer: D

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Question 18
The population of a city is growing at a rate of 5% per annum. If the current population is 100,000, what will be the population after 2 years?
Correct A. 121,000
B. 110,000
C. 105,000
D. 125,000

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
The diagram below shows a map of Nigeria's major rivers. Which of the following rivers is NOT a tributary of the Niger River?
A. Benue River
B. Kano River
Correct C. Cross River
D. Adamawa River

Correct Answer: C

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Question 20
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a delta. Which of the following landforms is NOT a result of deltaic deposition?
A. Mudflat
B. Sandbar
Correct C. Glacier
D. Delta

Correct Answer: C

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Question 21
The savannas of Nigeria are characterized by a distinct type of vegetation known as the 'woodland-savanna mosaic'. What is the primary factor responsible for the formation of this vegetation type?
Correct A. Rainfall
B. Temperature
C. Soil type
D. Human activity

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
The Niger Delta is a major economic hub in Nigeria, with significant oil and gas reserves. What is the primary environmental issue associated with the Niger Delta?
Correct A. Oil spills
B. Deforestation
C. Soil erosion
D. Water pollution

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
The Earth's climate system is influenced by several factors, including the amount of solar radiation it receives. What is the primary factor responsible for the variation in solar radiation received by the Earth?
Correct A. Earth's distance from the Sun
B. Earth's axis tilt
C. Atmospheric composition
D. Ocean currents

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24
The process of soil erosion is influenced by several factors, including the type of vegetation cover. What is the primary type of vegetation cover that helps to prevent soil erosion?
A. Grasses
Correct B. Trees
C. Crops
D. Weeds

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25
The Earth's atmosphere is composed of several gases, including oxygen, nitrogen, and carbon dioxide. What is the primary function of the atmosphere in the Earth's climate system?
Correct A. Regulation of temperature
B. Regulation of humidity
C. Regulation of atmospheric pressure
D. Regulation of wind patterns

Correct Answer: A

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