POST UTME ESUT 2023 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The Niger Delta region in Nigeria is characterized by a complex network of rivers and wetlands. What is the primary reason for the formation of this unique landscape?
A. Tectonic activity
B. Volcanic eruptions
C. Weathering and erosion
D. Deposition and sedimentation
Question 2
A country that relies heavily on the export of a single commodity, such as oil, is an example of a:
A. Monoculture economy
B. Dual economy
C. Service-based economy
D. Primary sector economy
Question 3
What is the primary factor controlling the formation of the Niger Delta?
A. Tectonic activity
B. Volcanic activity
C. Weathering and erosion
D. Sedimentation
Question 4
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
B. Sedimentary rock
C. Metamorphic rock
D. Hydrothermal rock
Question 5
The movement of tectonic plates that results in the creation of mountain ranges is an example of:
A. Continental drift
B. Plate convergence
C. Plate divergence
D. Plate subduction
Question 6
The process of soil formation through the weathering of rocks is an example of a _______ process.
A. mechanical
B. chemical
C. biological
D. physical
Question 7
The process of soil formation from rock is known as:
A. Weathering
B. Erosion
C. Deposition
D. Pedogenesis
Question 8
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
D. The Okavango River flowing into a shallow lake
Question 9
The diagram below shows the process of plate tectonics. Which of the following is a result of this process?
A. volcanic eruptions
B. earthquakes
C. mountain formation
D. ocean formation
Question 10
What is the primary factor controlling the distribution of vegetation in the savannas of Africa?
A. Temperature
B. Precipitation
C. Altitude
D. Soil type
Question 11
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT a result of the river's erosional activity?
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Question 12
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
B. 20 cm^3
C. 30 cm^3
D. 40 cm^3
Question 13
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
C. Mixed economy
D. Traditional economy
Question 14
What is the primary factor controlling the formation of the Benue Trough in Nigeria?
A. Tectonic activity
B. Volcanic activity
C. Weathering and erosion
D. Plate tectonics
Question 15
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
B. 500,000
C. 600,000
D. 700,000

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