POST UTME FUTA 2017 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
Determine the type of vegetation belt that covers the Jos Plateau in Nigeria, given its elevation and climate characteristics.
A. Tropical Rainforest
B. Tropical Monsoon
C. Savanna
Correct D. Montane

Correct Answer: D

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Question 2
A map of Nigeria shows a river flowing through the city of Kano. What is the name of the river, and what is its primary function?
A. River Benue
Correct B. River Niger
C. River Kano
D. River Sokoto

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3
Using the concept of population density, explain why the city of Lagos is considered a megacity.
A. High population growth rate
B. Low population density
Correct C. High population density
D. Urban sprawl

Correct Answer: C

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Question 4
A diagram of the geological map of Nigeria shows a region of folded rocks. What type of rock is most likely to be found in this region?
A. Igneous
B. Sedimentary
Correct C. Metamorphic
D. Foliated

Correct Answer: C

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Question 5
A graph showing the relationship between population growth and urbanization in Nigeria is provided. What is the name of the curve that best represents this relationship?
Correct A. Exponential
B. Logarithmic
C. Linear
D. Sigmoid

Correct Answer: A

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

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river delta. Which of the following is a characteristic of this type of landscape?
A. It is a region of high relief
Correct B. It is a region of low relief
C. It is a region of high precipitation
D. It is a region of low precipitation

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between population density and economic development. Which of the following is a characteristic of this relationship?
A. As population density increases, economic development also increases
Correct B. As population density increases, economic development decreases
C. There is no relationship between population density and economic development
D. The relationship is non-linear

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a mountain range. Which of the following is a characteristic of this type of landscape?
Correct A. It is a region of high relief
B. It is a region of low relief
C. It is a region of high precipitation
D. It is a region of low precipitation

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between temperature and precipitation. Which of the following is a characteristic of this relationship?
A. As temperature increases, precipitation also increases
Correct B. As temperature increases, precipitation decreases
C. There is no relationship between temperature and precipitation
D. The relationship is non-linear

Correct Answer: B

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Question 11
The process of soil formation involves the interaction of several factors, including climate, topography, and vegetation. Which of the following is NOT a primary factor in soil formation?
Correct A. Gravity
B. Climate
C. Topography
D. Vegetation

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
A map is a representation of the Earth's surface, and it is used to communicate information about the location and characteristics of various features. What is the term for the process of creating a map?
Correct A. Cartography
B. Geography
C. Topography
D. Surveying

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
The formation of rocks is a complex process that involves the cooling and solidification of magma or lava. Which of the following types of rocks is formed 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
The process of erosion is the wearing away of the Earth's surface by natural forces such as wind, water, and ice. Which of the following is NOT a primary agent of erosion?
A. Wind
B. Water
C. Ice
Correct D. Gravity

Correct Answer: D

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Question 15
The concept of environmental management refers to the practice of managing human activities to minimize their impact on the environment. Which of the following is a key principle of environmental management?
A. The precautionary principle
B. The polluter pays principle
Correct C. The principle of sustainable development
D. The principle of environmental justice

Correct Answer: C

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Question 16
The savannas of West Africa are characterized by a distinct vegetation belt, which is influenced by the region's climate. What is the primary factor responsible for the formation of this vegetation belt?
A. Temperature
Correct B. Precipitation
C. Altitude
D. Soil Type

Correct Answer: B

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Question 17
The Niger Delta is a region of significant economic importance in Nigeria, with a diverse range of landforms and ecosystems. What is the primary process responsible for the formation of the Niger Delta?
A. Tectonic Uplift
B. Volcanic Activity
Correct C. River Deposition
D. Wind Erosion

Correct Answer: C

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Question 18
The Jos Plateau is a region of significant geological interest in Nigeria, with a complex history of tectonic activity. What is the primary type of rock formation found in the Jos Plateau?
A. Igneous
B. Sedimentary
Correct C. Metamorphic
D. Hydrothermal

Correct Answer: C

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Question 19
The Ogun River is a significant watercourse in Nigeria, with a diverse range of ecosystems and landforms. What is the primary process responsible for the erosion of the Ogun River?
A. Tectonic Uplift
B. Volcanic Activity
Correct C. River Erosion
D. Wind Erosion

Correct Answer: C

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Question 20
The Obudu Plateau is a region of significant ecological interest in Nigeria, with a diverse range of flora and fauna. What is the primary type of vegetation found on the Obudu Plateau?
A. Tropical Rainforest
Correct B. Tropical Savanna
C. Temperate Grassland
D. Temperate Rainforest

Correct Answer: B

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Question 21
The Benue Trough is a region of significant geological interest in Nigeria, with a complex history of tectonic activity. What is the primary type of rock formation found in the Benue Trough?
A. Igneous
Correct B. Sedimentary
C. Metamorphic
D. Hydrothermal

Correct Answer: B

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Question 22
The Cross River National Park is a region of significant ecological interest in Nigeria, with a diverse range of flora and fauna. What is the primary type of vegetation found in the Cross River National Park?
Correct A. Tropical Rainforest
B. Tropical Savanna
C. Temperate Grassland
D. Temperate Rainforest

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
The Jos Plateau is a region of significant geological interest in Nigeria, with a complex history of tectonic activity. What is the primary type of rock formation found in the Jos Plateau?
A. Igneous
B. Sedimentary
Correct C. Metamorphic
D. Hydrothermal

Correct Answer: C

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Question 24
The Ogun River is a significant watercourse in Nigeria, with a diverse range of ecosystems and landforms. What is the primary process responsible for the erosion of the Ogun River?
A. Tectonic Uplift
B. Volcanic Activity
Correct C. River Erosion
D. Wind Erosion

Correct Answer: C

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Question 25
The Obudu Plateau is a region of significant ecological interest in Nigeria, with a diverse range of flora and fauna. What is the primary type of vegetation found on the Obudu Plateau?
A. Tropical Rainforest
B. Tropical Savanna
C. Temperate Grassland
D. Temperate Rainforest

Correct Answer: VIEW ANSWER

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