POST UTME FUTA 2019 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The Earth's rotation causes the Coriolis force, which in turn influences global weather patterns. What is the primary effect of the Coriolis force on the trajectory of a hurricane?
Correct A. Deflection to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and to the left in the Southern Hemisphere
B. Deflection to the left in the Northern Hemisphere and to the right in the Southern Hemisphere
C. No deflection in either hemisphere
D. Increased wind speed

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
A company is considering investing in a new factory to produce solar panels. The factory will require an initial investment of ₦1.2 billion and will generate annual profits of ₦500 million. If the company's cost of capital is 10% per annum, what is the net present value (NPV) of the investment?
Correct A. ₦1.5 billion
B. ₦1.8 billion
C. ₦2.1 billion
D. ₦2.5 billion

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
A river has a mean annual discharge of 1000 m³/s. If the river flows through a gorge with a width of 500 m and a depth of 50 m, what is the average velocity of the river?
A. 0.5 m/s
Correct B. 1.0 m/s
C. 2.0 m/s
D. 5.0 m/s

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4
A diagram shows a cross-section of a river with a meandering course. What is the primary reason for the meandering of the river?
Correct A. Erosion of the riverbanks
B. Deposition of sediment
C. Tectonic activity
D. Human intervention

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
A diagram shows a graph of the relationship between the concentration of a pollutant and the population of a city. What is the primary implication of the graph?
A. The population of the city is increasing exponentially
B. The concentration of the pollutant is decreasing linearly
Correct C. The relationship between the pollutant and population is non-linear
D. The population of the city is decreasing exponentially

Correct Answer: C

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Question 6
In the context of Nigeria's climate and vegetation belts, what is the primary factor responsible for the formation of the Guinea savanna region?
Correct A. Temperature and precipitation patterns
B. Altitude and soil type
C. Distance from the coast and latitude
D. Vegetation type and land use

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
Using the concept of population density, what is the relationship between the population of Lagos State and the available land area?
A. Directly proportional
Correct B. Inversely proportional
C. No relationship
D. Indirectly proportional

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8
What is the primary land-forming process responsible for the formation of the Niger Delta?
A. Volcanic activity
B. Weathering and erosion
C. Tectonic activity
Correct D. Deposition and sedimentation

Correct Answer: D

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Question 9
Using the concept of map reading and interpretation, what is the significance of the 10-degree latitude line in Nigeria?
Correct A. Separates the savanna and forest regions
B. Separates the coastal and inland regions
C. Separates the tropical and temperate regions
D. Separates the arid and semi-arid regions

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
What is the primary factor responsible for the formation of the Benue Trough?
Correct A. Tectonic activity
B. Volcanic activity
C. Weathering and erosion
D. Deposition and sedimentation

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is characterized by a unique combination of physical and economic features. Which of the following best describes the primary land-forming process responsible for the region's distinctive landscape?
A. Tectonic uplift
Correct B. River erosion
C. Coastal deposition
D. Glacial activity

Correct Answer: B

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Question 12
The climate of Nigeria can be broadly classified into three main belts: the Guinea, Sudan, and Sahel. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Sahel climate?
A. Low rainfall
B. High temperature
Correct C. High humidity
D. Short growing season

Correct Answer: C

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Question 13
The formation of soil in Nigeria is influenced by a combination of factors, including parent material, climate, and vegetation. Which of the following is NOT a type of soil found in Nigeria?
A. Laterite
B. Alfisol
Correct C. Andisol
D. Gleysol

Correct Answer: C

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Question 14
The Niger River is a major internal land-forming process in Nigeria, responsible for shaping the country's landscape. Which of the following is a consequence of the Niger River's meandering course?
Correct A. Formation of oxbow lakes
B. Creation of river deltas
C. Development of waterfalls
D. Erosion of riverbanks

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
The external land-forming process of plate tectonics has played a significant role in shaping Nigeria's landscape. Which of the following is a consequence of the African plate's movement?
Correct A. Formation of the Benue Trough
B. Creation of the Niger Delta
C. Development of the Jos Plateau
D. Erosion of the Nigerian coast

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
The population growth rate of a country is given by the equation ( rac{dP}{dt} = rP left( 1 - rac{P}{K} ight) ), where ( r ) is the intrinsic growth rate and ( K ) is the carrying capacity. If the population is currently 100,000 and the intrinsic growth rate is 0.02, what is the carrying capacity if the population growth rate is 0.001?
A. 100,000
B. 200,000
C. 500,000
Correct D. 1,000,000

Correct Answer: D

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Question 17
A map projection is used to represent the Earth's surface on a flat surface. Which of the following map projections preserves angles and shapes?
A. Mercator projection
Correct B. Gall-Peters projection
C. Robinson projection
D. Azimuthal equidistant projection

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18
A rock cycle is the continuous process of transformation of rocks from one type to another. Which of the following is an example of a metamorphic rock?
A. Igneous rock
B. Sedimentary rock
C. Metamorphic rock
Correct D. Foliated rock

Correct Answer: D

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Question 19
A soil erosion process is the removal of soil particles from one location to another. Which of the following is a type of soil erosion?
A. Water erosion
Correct B. Wind erosion
C. Glacial erosion
D. Chemical erosion

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20
A climate is the average weather conditions in a particular region over a long period of time. Which of the following is a type of climate?
Correct A. Tropical climate
B. Desert climate
C. Temperate climate
D. Polar climate

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
A vegetation belt is a region of the Earth's surface characterized by a specific type of vegetation. Which of the following is a type of vegetation belt?
Correct A. Rainforest belt
B. Desert belt
C. Tundra belt
D. Grassland belt

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
A population growth model is a mathematical representation of the growth of a population over time. Which of the following is a type of population growth model?
A. Exponential growth model
Correct B. Logistic growth model
C. Sigmoid growth model
D. Linear growth model

Correct Answer: B

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Question 23
A map projection is a representation of the Earth's surface on a flat surface. Which of the following map projections preserves areas?
A. Mercator projection
B. Gall-Peters projection
C. Robinson projection
Correct D. Azimuthal equidistant projection

Correct Answer: D

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Question 24
A rock cycle is the continuous process of transformation of rocks from one type to another. Which of the following is an example of a metamorphic rock?
A. Igneous rock
B. Sedimentary rock
C. Metamorphic rock
Correct D. Foliated rock

Correct Answer: D

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Question 25
A soil erosion process is the removal of soil particles from one location to another. Which of the following is a type of soil erosion?
A. Water erosion
Correct B. Wind erosion
C. Glacial erosion
D. Chemical erosion

Correct Answer: B

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