POST UTME FUTA 2020 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
Determine the type of rock that would form when limestone is subjected to high pressure and temperature over millions of years.
A. Sedimentary
B. Igneous
Correct C. Metamorphic
D. Foliated

Correct Answer: C

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Question 2
A map shows the location of a city as being 200 km east and 100 km north of a reference point. If the scale of the map is 1:50,000, what is the actual distance between the city and the reference point?
A. 4000
Correct B. 5000
C. 6000
D. 7000

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3
A diagram of a simple harmonic motion is shown below. If the amplitude of the motion is 5 cm and the frequency is 2 Hz, what is the maximum velocity of the particle?
A. 10
Correct B. 20
C. 30
D. 40

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4
A firm is considering the production of two goods, A and B. The production of good A requires 2 units of labor and 1 unit of capital, while the production of good B requires 1 unit of labor and 2 units of capital. If the firm has 10 units of labor and 10 units of capital, what is the maximum output of the firm?
A. 20
B. 30
Correct C. 40
D. 50

Correct Answer: C

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Question 5
A map shows the location of a city as being 200 km east and 100 km north of a reference point. If the scale of the map is 1:50,000, what is the actual distance between the city and the reference point?
A. 4000
Correct B. 5000
C. 6000
D. 7000

Correct Answer: B

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Question 6
The process of soil formation through the weathering of rocks is known as _______.
A. Erosion
B. Weathering
C. Soilification
Correct D. Pedogenesis

Correct Answer: D

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Question 7
The diagram below shows the movement of tectonic plates. Which type of plate boundary is shown?
A. Divergent
Correct B. Convergent
C. Transform
D. Convergent-Divergent

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8
The economic concept of _______ refers to the idea that a country's standard of living is determined by its ability to produce goods and services.
A. Comparative Advantage
Correct B. Absolute Advantage
C. Opportunity Cost
D. Gross Domestic Product

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9
The diagram below shows the structure of a cell. Which part of the cell is responsible for protein synthesis?
A. Mitochondria
Correct B. Ribosome
C. Endoplasmic Reticulum
D. Lysosome

Correct Answer: B

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Question 10
The economic concept of _______ refers to the idea that a country's standard of living is determined by its ability to produce goods and services.
A. Comparative Advantage
Correct B. Absolute Advantage
C. Opportunity Cost
D. Gross Domestic Product

Correct Answer: B

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Question 11
A map projection that preserves angles and shapes is known as a:
Correct A. Conic Projection
B. Azimuthal Projection
C. Gnomonic Projection
D. Orthographic Projection

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
The process of soil formation from rocks is known as:
A. Weathering
B. Erosion
C. Deposition
Correct D. Pedogenesis

Correct Answer: D

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Question 13
A type of economic activity that involves the extraction of natural resources from the earth is known as:
A. Agriculture
Correct B. Mining
C. Manufacturing
D. Tourism

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14
The Niger Delta region is characterized by a type of landform known as:
Correct A. Deltaic Plain
B. Coastal Plain
C. Deltaic Slope
D. Deltaic Valley

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
The process of soil erosion by water is known as:
A. Rill Erosion
B. Gully Erosion
Correct C. Sheet Erosion
D. Splash Erosion

Correct Answer: C

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Question 16
The concept of 'carrying capacity' in population studies refers to the maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can sustainably support. Which of the following is a key factor that determines carrying capacity?
Correct A. Availability of food resources
B. Water quality
C. Climate change
D. Human population growth rate

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
The diagram below shows the distribution of vegetation types in Nigeria. Which of the following vegetation types is NOT found in the savanna region?
A. Mangrove
B. Rainforest
C. Savanna
Correct D. Desert

Correct Answer: D

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Question 18
The concept of 'subsistence agriculture' refers to a type of farming that is primarily focused on meeting the food needs of the farmer and their family. Which of the following is a characteristic of subsistence agriculture?
A. Use of advanced technology
B. Focus on cash crops
Correct C. Primarily focused on meeting the food needs of the farmer and their family
D. Large-scale commercial farming

Correct Answer: C

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Question 19
The diagram below shows the structure of a typical river basin. Which of the following is a key function of the river basin?
A. To provide water for irrigation
Correct B. To regulate the flow of water
C. To provide water for drinking
D. To provide water for industrial use

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20
The concept of 'urban sprawl' refers to the uncontrolled growth of cities. Which of the following is a characteristic of urban sprawl?
A. High population density
Correct B. Low population density
C. Mixed land use
D. Single land use

Correct Answer: B

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Question 21
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?
A. Climate
B. Topography
C. Vegetation
Correct D. Gravity

Correct Answer: D

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Question 22
A company is considering investing in a new industry in a region with a high level of rainfall. Which of the following industries would be most suitable for this region?
A. Textile industry
Correct B. Food processing industry
C. Construction industry
D. Tourism industry

Correct Answer: B

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Question 23
The savannas of Africa are characterized by a type of vegetation known as grasslands. Which of the following is a characteristic of grasslands?
A. Tall trees
Correct B. Short grasses
C. Dense forests
D. Rocky outcrops

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24
The process of soil erosion involves the removal of soil particles from one location to another. Which of the following is a major cause of soil erosion?
A. Rainfall
B. Wind
Correct C. Human activities
D. Animal activities

Correct Answer: C

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Question 25
A map is a representation of the Earth's surface. Which of the following is a type of map projection?
Correct A. Mercator projection
B. Gall-Peters projection
C. Robinson projection
D. Azimuthal equidistant projection

Correct Answer: A

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