POST UTME FUTO 2020 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
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. Predation pressure
C. Disease prevalence
D. Climate variability

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river. Which of the following is a characteristic of the river's meandering behavior?
A. The river's width increases downstream
B. The river's depth decreases upstream
Correct C. The river's meanders are more pronounced in the middle reaches
D. The river's flow rate is faster in the bends

Correct Answer: C

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Question 3
The diagram below shows a simple economic model of supply and demand. What is the effect of an increase in consumer income on the equilibrium price and quantity?
A. The equilibrium price increases and the equilibrium quantity decreases
B. The equilibrium price decreases and the equilibrium quantity increases
C. The equilibrium price remains unchanged and the equilibrium quantity increases
Correct D. The equilibrium price increases and the equilibrium quantity increases

Correct Answer: D

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Question 4
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a mountain range. Which of the following is a characteristic of the mountain's orographic effect?
Correct A. The rainfall increases with elevation
B. The rainfall decreases with elevation
C. The rainfall remains constant with elevation
D. The rainfall is unaffected by elevation

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
The concept of 'entropy' in thermodynamics refers to the measure of a system's disorder or randomness. Which of the following is a characteristic of a system with high entropy?
A. The system is highly organized and structured
Correct B. The system is highly disordered and random
C. The system is in a state of equilibrium
D. The system is undergoing a phase transition

Correct Answer: B

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Question 6
A soil profile in the humid tropics typically exhibits a distinct horizon of high clay content, which is often associated with the presence of a specific type of rock. Identify the type of rock that is most likely to produce this horizon.
A. Basalt
B. Granite
Correct C. Shale
D. Sandstone

Correct Answer: C

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Question 7
A map of the Niger Delta region shows a network of distributaries and distributary channels. What is the primary function of these channels?
Correct A. To transport sediment to the ocean
B. To distribute freshwater throughout the delta
C. To facilitate navigation and trade
D. To regulate the water level of the delta

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
A diagram of the Earth's climate zones shows a distinct belt of high pressure and low precipitation in the subtropics. What is the primary factor responsible for this belt?
A. The Coriolis force
Correct B. The Hadley circulation
C. The trade winds
D. The westerlies

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9
A graph of the relationship between temperature and precipitation in the savannas of Africa shows a strong positive correlation. What is the primary factor responsible for this correlation?
A. The presence of grasslands
Correct B. The influence of the African monsoon
C. The effect of altitude on temperature
D. The impact of human activity on land use

Correct Answer: B

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Question 10
A diagram of the rock cycle shows a process of metamorphism involving the transformation of shale into slate. What is the primary factor responsible for this transformation?
Correct A. High pressure and temperature
B. Low pressure and temperature
C. The presence of water
D. The influence of tectonic forces

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
The Earth's axial tilt is approximately 23.5°. What is the effect of this tilt on the distribution of solar radiation throughout the year?
Correct A. Increased solar radiation in the summer months
B. Decreased solar radiation in the winter months
C. Uniform distribution of solar radiation throughout the year
D. No effect on the distribution of solar radiation

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
A population of 100,000 people is growing at a rate of 2% per annum. What is the population after 5 years?
A. 110,000
B. 120,000
Correct C. 130,000
D. 140,000

Correct Answer: C

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Question 13
The Niger Delta is a region of high sedimentation due to the confluence of several rivers. What is the primary effect of this sedimentation on the surrounding environment?
A. Increased water quality
Correct B. Decreased water quality
C. No effect on water quality
D. Increased land erosion

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14
A diagram of a river profile shows a meandering course with a sinuosity index of 1.5. What is the primary reason for this meandering?
A. Tectonic uplift
B. River flow velocity
C. Sediment load
Correct D. Lateral erosion

Correct Answer: D

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Question 15
A diagram of a wind farm shows a series of wind turbines arranged in a linear fashion. What is the primary advantage of this arrangement?
Correct A. Increased energy output
B. Decreased energy output
C. No effect on energy output
D. Increased land use

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
The diagram below shows the distribution of vegetation belts in Africa. Which of the following vegetation belts is NOT found in the tropical region of Africa?
A. Tropical Rainforest
B. Tropical Savanna
Correct C. Desert
D. Temperate Grassland

Correct Answer: C

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Question 17
A farmer in a rural area is experiencing soil erosion due to heavy rainfall. Which of the following methods can be used to prevent soil erosion?
Correct A. Terracing
B. Contour Plowing
C. Crop Rotation
D. Monoculture

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
The Earth's atmosphere is composed of several layers. Which of the following layers is responsible for absorbing ultraviolet radiation?
A. Troposphere
Correct B. Stratosphere
C. Mesosphere
D. Thermosphere

Correct Answer: B

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Question 19
A company is planning to build a new factory in a rural area. Which of the following environmental impact assessments should be conducted before the construction begins?
A. Air Quality Assessment
B. Water Quality Assessment
C. Soil Quality Assessment
Correct D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

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Question 20
The diagram below shows the water cycle. Which of the following processes is NOT a part of the water cycle?
A. Evaporation
B. Condensation
Correct C. Runoff
D. Infiltration

Correct Answer: C

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Question 21
The Earth's rotation causes the apparent shift of the position of celestial bodies in the sky due to a phenomenon known as
A. Precession
B. Nutation
Correct C. Aberration
D. Refraction

Correct Answer: C

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Question 22
The diagram below shows the distribution of vegetation in Nigeria. Which of the following regions is characterized by a tropical rainforest?
A. The Niger Delta
Correct B. The Cross River Valley
C. The Jos Plateau
D. The Adamawa Plateau

Correct Answer: B

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Question 23
The diagram below shows the water cycle. Which of the following processes is responsible for the formation of clouds?
A. Evaporation
Correct B. Condensation
C. Precipitation
D. Runoff

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24
The diagram below shows the distribution of population in Nigeria. Which of the following regions has the highest population density?
Correct A. The Niger Delta
B. The Cross River Valley
C. The Jos Plateau
D. The Adamawa Plateau

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
The diagram below shows the water cycle. Which of the following processes is responsible for the formation of precipitation?
A. Evaporation
B. Condensation
Correct C. Precipitation
D. Runoff

Correct Answer: C

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