POST UTME FUTO 2017 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The Earth's rotation causes the apparent shift of the position of the stars in the sky due to the movement of the observer, which is known as
A. Precession
B. Nutation
Correct C. Aberration
D. Refraction

Correct Answer: C

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Question 2
The diagram below shows the cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT a result of the river's erosional activity?
A. Meandering river
B. Waterfall
C. Oxbow lake
Correct D. Delta

Correct Answer: D

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Question 3
The population of a city is growing at a rate of 5% per annum. If the current population is 100,000, what will be the population after 2 years?
A. 110,000
B. 105,000
Correct C. 120,000
D. 125,000

Correct Answer: C

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Question 4
The diagram below shows a simple economic model. What is the effect of an increase in the price of a commodity on the quantity demanded?
A. Increase
Correct B. Decrease
C. No effect
D. Inverse relationship

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5
The diagram below shows a geological map of a region. Which of the following rocks is NOT a type of igneous rock?
A. Granite
B. Basalt
Correct C. Sedimentary rock
D. Gneiss

Correct Answer: C

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Question 6
The population growth rate of a country is influenced by the following factors. Which one of the following is NOT a factor?
Correct A. High standard of living
B. High birth rate
C. High death rate
D. High standard of education

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
A river has a mean annual discharge of 1000 m3/s. If the river flows for 365 days in a year, calculate the total volume of water discharged in a year.
A. 365,000 m3
Correct B. 365,000,000 m3
C. 3,650,000 m3
D. 365,000,000,000 m3

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8
A company has a production cost of ₦100,000 per unit. If the selling price is ₦150,000 per unit, calculate the profit per unit.
A. ₦20,000
B. ₦50,000
Correct C. ₦75,000
D. ₦100,000

Correct Answer: C

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Question 9
The diagram below shows the distribution of population in a city. What is the population density of the city?
A. 100 people/km2
B. 500 people/km2
Correct C. 1000 people/km2
D. 5000 people/km2

Correct Answer: C

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Question 10
A firm has a capital structure of 60% debt and 40% equity. If the cost of debt is 10% and the cost of equity is 15%, calculate the weighted average cost of capital (WACC).
A. 10%
Correct B. 12%
C. 15%
D. 18%

Correct Answer: B

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Question 11
The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is characterized by a unique combination of physical and economic features. What is the primary reason for the high level of sedimentation in the Niger Delta?
Correct A. The Niger River's high sediment load
B. The region's low-lying terrain
C. The presence of mangrove forests
D. The influence of the Atlantic Ocean's waves

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
A map of Nigeria shows the following features: the Benue Trough, the Chad Basin, and the Jos Plateau. What is the primary geological process responsible for the formation of the Jos Plateau?
A. Volcanic activity
Correct B. Tectonic uplift
C. Weathering and erosion
D. Plateau formation

Correct Answer: B

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Question 13
The following diagram shows the solar system's planetary orbits. What is the primary reason for the eccentricity of the Earth's orbit?
Correct A. The gravitational influence of other planets
B. The solar system's age
C. The Earth's mass
D. The eccentricity of the Sun's orbit

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
The following table shows the relationship between the amount of rainfall and the type of vegetation in a region. What is the primary conclusion that can be drawn from this data?
A. There is a direct relationship between rainfall and vegetation type
Correct B. There is an inverse relationship between rainfall and vegetation type
C. There is no relationship between rainfall and vegetation type
D. The data is insufficient to draw a conclusion

Correct Answer: B

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Question 15
The following diagram shows the process of soil formation. What is the primary stage of soil formation?
Correct A. Weathering
B. Erosion
C. Deposition
D. Soil formation

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
The process of soil formation involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller particles through physical and chemical weathering. Which of the following is an example of a physical weathering process?
Correct A. Freezing and Thawing
B. Chemical Weathering
C. Erosion
D. Deposition

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following is a characteristic of the river valley?
A. A steep slope
Correct B. A flat bottom
C. A narrow width
D. A winding course

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18
The climate of Nigeria is characterized by a wet and dry season. Which of the following is a result of the wet season?
A. Increased evaporation
B. Decreased rainfall
Correct C. Increased vegetation growth
D. Decreased soil erosion

Correct Answer: C

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Question 19
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between temperature and altitude. Which of the following is a characteristic of the graph?
A. A positive correlation
Correct B. A negative correlation
C. A direct proportion
D. An inverse proportion

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20
The process of soil erosion involves the removal of soil particles from one location to another. Which of the following is a cause of soil erosion?
A. Rainfall
B. Wind
Correct C. Human activity
D. Vegetation growth

Correct Answer: C

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Question 21
The process of soil formation through the breakdown of rocks is known as _______.
Correct A. Weathering
B. Erosion
C. Deposition
D. Plate Tectonics

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
The diagram below shows the process of _______.
A. Weathering
Correct B. Erosion
C. Deposition
D. Plate Tectonics

Correct Answer: B

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Question 23
The climate of Nigeria is characterized by _______.
A. Tropical Rainforest
Correct B. Savanna
C. Desert
D. Temperate

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24
The diagram below shows the process of _______.
A. Weathering
B. Erosion
Correct C. Deposition
D. Plate Tectonics

Correct Answer: C

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Question 25
The vegetation belt of Nigeria is characterized by _______.
A. Tropical Rainforest
Correct B. Savanna
C. Desert
D. Temperate

Correct Answer: B

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