POST UTME FUTA 2023 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The Benue Trough is a major geological feature in Nigeria. What is the primary reason for the formation of this trough?
A. Tectonic activity
B. Volcanic activity
C. Weathering and erosion
D. Sea level rise
Question 2
A map projection is a way of representing the Earth's surface on a flat surface. Which of the following is a characteristic of a Mercator projection?
A. It preserves angles and shapes
B. It preserves distances and shapes
C. It preserves angles and sizes
D. It preserves distances and sizes
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. Biological weathering
D. Thermal expansion
Question 4
A city with a population of 500,000 people has a growth rate of 3% per annum. If the city's population is expected to double in 20 years, what is the annual growth rate of the city's population?
A. 2%
B. 3%
C. 4%
D. 5%
Question 5
A river in Nigeria has a meandering course. What is the primary reason for this?
A. Tectonic plate movement
B. Volcanic activity
C. Erosion and sedimentation
D. Glacial activity
Question 6
The diagram below shows the different stages of the water cycle. Which stage is characterized by the condensation of water vapor in the atmosphere?
A. Stage 1
B. Stage 2
C. Stage 3
D. Stage 4
Question 7
A map of Nigeria shows a region with a high concentration of oil deposits. What type of geological feature is this?
A. Fold mountain
B. Volcanic cone
C. Dome structure
D. Fault line
Question 8
The type of rock that is formed from the cooling and solidification of magma is known as
A. Igneous rock
B. Sedimentary rock
C. Metamorphic rock
D. Foliated rock
Question 9
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 10
A map of Nigeria shows a region with a high concentration of coal deposits. What type of geological feature is this?
A. Fold mountain
B. Volcanic cone
C. Dome structure
D. Coal swamp
Question 11
A map of Nigeria shows a region with a high concentration of limestone deposits. What type of geological feature is this?
A. Fold mountain
B. Volcanic cone
C. Dome structure
D. Limestone deposit
Question 12
The Benue Trough is a major geological feature in Nigeria. What is the primary reason for the formation of this trough?
A. Tectonic activity
B. Volcanic activity
C. Weathering and erosion
D. Sea level rise
Question 13
The Kainji Dam is a major hydroelectric dam in Nigeria. What is the primary purpose of this dam?
A. Irrigation
B. Drinking water supply
C. Hydroelectric power generation
D. Flood control
Question 14
The process of weathering is the breakdown of rocks into smaller fragments. Which of the following is a type of weathering?
A. Mechanical weathering
B. Chemical weathering
C. Biological weathering
D. All of the above
Question 15
The Earth's rotation causes the following phenomenon:
A. The Coriolis effect
B. The Foucault pendulum
C. The precession of the equinoxes
D. The nutation of the Earth's axis

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