POST UTME ESUT 2023 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
In a population pyramid, what does a broad base indicate?
Correct A. A high birth rate
B. A low death rate
C. A high life expectancy
D. A high infant mortality rate

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
What is the primary factor controlling the distribution of vegetation in the savannas of Africa?
A. Temperature
Correct B. Precipitation
C. Altitude
D. Soil type

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3
A company is considering investing in a new mining project. The project's feasibility study indicates that the mine will produce 100,000 tons of ore per year for 20 years. If the company wants to extract 10% of the ore as copper, how many tons of copper will be extracted in the first 5 years?
A. 400,000
Correct B. 500,000
C. 600,000
D. 700,000

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4
A rock sample is analyzed and found to have a density of 2.5 g/cm^3. If the sample weighs 50 g, what is its volume?
A. 10 cm^3
Correct B. 20 cm^3
C. 30 cm^3
D. 40 cm^3

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5
The diagram below shows the structure of a cell. What is the function of the mitochondria?
A. To synthesize proteins
B. To store genetic information
Correct C. To generate energy for the cell
D. To regulate cell growth

Correct Answer: C

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

Correct Answer: C

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Question 7
The diagram below shows the process of soil erosion through _______.
A. water
Correct B. wind
C. ice
D. human activity

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8
The diagram below shows the process of plate tectonics. Which of the following is a result of this process?
A. volcanic eruptions
B. earthquakes
Correct C. mountain formation
D. ocean formation

Correct Answer: C

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Question 9
The diagram below shows the process of soil formation through the addition of organic matter. Which of the following is a result of this process?
Correct A. increased fertility
B. decreased fertility
C. increased water holding capacity
D. decreased water holding capacity

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
The diagram below shows the process of plate tectonics. Which of the following is a result of this process?
A. volcanic eruptions
B. earthquakes
Correct C. ocean formation
D. continent formation

Correct Answer: C

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Question 11
What is the primary factor controlling the formation of the Benue Trough in Nigeria?
A. Tectonic activity
B. Volcanic activity
C. Weathering and erosion
Correct D. Plate tectonics

Correct Answer: D

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Question 12
A population of 100,000 people is growing at a rate of 2% per annum. Calculate the population after 10 years, using the exponential growth formula.
A. 120,000
B. 140,000
Correct C. 160,000
D. 180,000

Correct Answer: C

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Question 13
What is the primary type of rock that forms from the cooling and solidification of magma?
Correct A. Igneous
B. Sedimentary
C. Metamorphic
D. Foliated

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
A farmer is considering two different types of fertilizers for his crops. The first fertilizer costs ₦500 per bag and provides a yield increase of 20%. The second fertilizer costs ₦750 per bag and provides a yield increase of 30%. Which fertilizer should the farmer choose if he wants to maximize his yield while minimizing his cost?
A. Fertilizer 1
Correct B. Fertilizer 2
C. Both fertilizers are equally effective
D. Neither fertilizer is effective

Correct Answer: B

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Question 15
What is the primary factor controlling the formation of the Niger Delta?
A. Tectonic activity
B. Volcanic activity
C. Weathering and erosion
Correct D. Sedimentation

Correct Answer: D

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Question 16
The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is characterized by a complex network of rivers and creeks. What is the primary reason for the high level of sedimentation in this region?
A. High rainfall and runoff from surrounding hills
B. Tectonic activity and subsidence
C. Human activities such as deforestation and sand mining
Correct D. A combination of the above factors

Correct Answer: D

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Question 17
The Jos Plateau is a region of Nigeria known for its rich mineral resources. What type of rock formation is most commonly found in this region?
Correct A. Granite
B. Basalt
C. Sedimentary rock
D. Igneous rock

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
The Okavango Delta is a unique wetland ecosystem located in southern Africa. What is the primary reason for the formation of this delta?
A. Tectonic activity and subsidence
B. Human activities such as deforestation and sand mining
C. A combination of the above factors
Correct D. The Okavango River flowing into a shallow lake

Correct Answer: D

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Question 19
The Sahara Desert is the largest hot desert in the world, covering a vast area of North Africa. What is the primary reason for the formation of this desert?
A. Tectonic activity and subsidence
B. Human activities such as deforestation and sand mining
C. A combination of the above factors
Correct D. The Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) and trade winds

Correct Answer: D

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Question 20
The Niger River is the longest river in West Africa, flowing through several countries including Nigeria. What is the primary reason for the high level of sedimentation in this river?
A. High rainfall and runoff from surrounding hills
B. Tectonic activity and subsidence
C. Human activities such as deforestation and sand mining
Correct D. A combination of the above factors

Correct Answer: D

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Question 21
The concept of 'push-pull factors' in migration studies is often used to explain the movement of people from rural to urban areas. What are the two main types of push factors that contribute to this migration?
Correct A. Economic and environmental factors
B. Social and cultural factors
C. Political and demographic factors
D. Technological and infrastructure factors

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
A company is considering investing in a new project that involves the extraction of a valuable mineral resource. What type of economic system would be most suitable for this project?
A. Market economy
B. Command economy
Correct C. Mixed economy
D. Traditional economy

Correct Answer: C

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Question 23
A map shows the distribution of a particular disease in a region. What type of map would be most useful for identifying the areas with the highest incidence of the disease?
Correct A. Thematic map
B. Topographic map
C. Physiographic map
D. Cartogram

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24
A rock sample is analyzed and found to have a composition of 50% quartz, 30% feldspar, and 20% mica. What type of rock is this sample most likely to be?
A. Igneous rock
Correct B. Sedimentary rock
C. Metamorphic rock
D. Hydrothermal rock

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25
A company is considering investing in a new project that involves the extraction of a valuable mineral resource. What type of economic system would be most suitable for this project?
A. Market economy
B. Command economy
Correct C. Mixed economy
D. Traditional economy

Correct Answer: C

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