POST UTME ESUT 2025 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The Earth's atmosphere is composed of several layers, including the troposphere, stratosphere, and mesosphere. What is the primary function of the ozone layer?
A. To absorb ultraviolet radiation from the Sun
B. To regulate the Earth's temperature
C. To protect the Earth from meteorites
D. To facilitate the formation of clouds
Question 2
What is the primary cause of the formation of the Niger Delta?
A. Tectonic activity
B. Volcanic activity
C. Weathering and erosion
D. Deposition of sediment
Question 3
The process of weathering that involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller fragments due to the expansion and contraction of water within the rock's pores is known as:
A. Mechanical weathering
B. Chemical weathering
C. Physical weathering
D. Biological weathering
Question 4
The diagram below represents a cross-section of a river delta. Identify the type of sedimentation that occurs in the area labeled 'A'.
A. Distributive sedimentation
B. Accumulative sedimentation
C. Erosional sedimentation
D. Depositional sedimentation
Question 5
A river's discharge is affected by its slope, which is influenced by the following factors: A) Elevation, B) Channel roughness, C) Water density, D) All of the above.
A. Elevation
B. Channel roughness
C. Water density
D. All of the above
Question 6
What is the primary mechanism by which the Earth's atmosphere retains heat from the Sun?
A. Greenhouse effect
B. Ozone layer
C. Atmospheric pressure
D. Solar radiation
Question 7
What is the primary function of the Hadley cell in the Earth's atmosphere?
A. To distribute heat around the globe
B. To create high and low-pressure systems
C. To drive global wind patterns
D. To regulate Earth's temperature
Question 8
What is the primary function of the root system in plants?
A. To absorb water and nutrients
B. To produce food through photosynthesis
C. To support the plant's structure
D. To regulate the plant's temperature
Question 9
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between temperature and precipitation in Nigeria. Which of the following is a characteristic of the country's climate?
A. It has a high temperature and low precipitation
B. It has a low temperature and high precipitation
C. It has a moderate temperature and moderate precipitation
D. It has a high temperature and high precipitation
Question 10
What is the primary function of the root system in plants?
A. To absorb water and nutrients
B. To produce food through photosynthesis
C. To support the plant's structure
D. To regulate the plant's temperature
Question 11
A landscape is formed by the interaction of the following processes: A) Weathering, B) Erosion, C) Deposition, D) All of the above.
A. Weathering
B. Erosion
C. Deposition
D. All of the above
Question 12
What is the term for the movement of people from rural areas to urban areas?
A. Urbanization
B. Ruralization
C. Migration
D. Counterurbanization
Question 13
The concept of climate change refers to the long-term warming of the planet due to human activities. What is the primary cause of climate change?
A. The burning of fossil fuels, such as coal and oil
B. The deforestation of forests, particularly in the Amazon
C. The release of methane from livestock and natural gas
D. The melting of polar ice caps due to global warming
Question 14
What is the primary function of the Hadley cell in the Earth's atmosphere?
A. To distribute heat around the globe
B. To create high and low-pressure systems
C. To drive global wind patterns
D. To regulate Earth's temperature
Question 15
The Amazon rainforest is a vast ecosystem that spans across nine countries in South America. What is the primary reason for the high level of biodiversity in the Amazon?
A. The Amazon receives high levels of rainfall throughout the year
B. The Amazon has a diverse range of habitats, including rainforests, savannas, and mountains
C. The Amazon is home to a wide variety of plant and animal species that have evolved over millions of years
D. The Amazon is a relatively small ecosystem

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