POST UTME IGBINEDION UNIVERSITY 2017 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The diagram below shows the Earth's magnetic field lines. Which of the following statements is CORRECT?
A. Magnetic field lines emerge from the North Pole.
B. Magnetic field lines enter the South Pole.
C. Magnetic field lines are parallel to the Earth's surface.
Correct D. Magnetic field lines are perpendicular to the Earth's surface.

Correct Answer: D

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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?
A. The river has a straight course.
B. The river has a narrow and deep channel.
C. The river has a wide and shallow channel.
Correct D. The river has a winding course with multiple bends.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 3
The diagram below shows a population pyramid. Which of the following is a characteristic of the population?
A. The population is aging.
Correct B. The population is young and growing.
C. The population is stable.
D. The population is declining.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4
The diagram below shows a map of a city. Which of the following is a characteristic of the city's transportation system?
A. The city has a comprehensive public transportation system.
B. The city has a limited public transportation system.
C. The city has a reliance on private vehicles.
Correct D. The city has a mix of public and private transportation options.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 5
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a glacier. Which of the following is a characteristic of the glacier?
Correct A. The glacier is a slow-moving river of ice.
B. The glacier is a fast-moving river of ice.
C. The glacier is a stationary mass of ice.
D. The glacier is a mixture of ice and rock.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
A soil profile is characterized by a distinct B-horizon. Which of the following processes is most likely responsible for its formation?
A. Weathering
B. Erosion
C. Leaching
Correct D. Illuviation

Correct Answer: D

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Question 7
A map scale is given as 1:50,000. If the distance between two points on the map is 5 cm, what is the actual distance in meters?
A. 250 m
Correct B. 500 m
C. 750 m
D. 1000 m

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8
A rock outcrop is composed of a mixture of granite and basalt. Which of the following is a likely consequence of the interaction between these two rocks?
Correct A. Metamorphism
B. Weathering
C. Erosion
D. Plate tectonics

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
A diagram of a river profile shows a meandering course with a sinuosity ratio of 1.5. What is the likely reason for this shape?
A. Tectonic uplift
B. River capture
Correct C. Meandering
D. Oxbow lake formation

Correct Answer: C

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Question 10
A graph shows a positive correlation between the amount of rainfall and the rate of soil erosion. What is the likely explanation for this relationship?
A. Increased runoff
Correct B. Reduced vegetation cover
C. Higher rainfall intensity
D. Increased soil moisture

Correct Answer: B

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Question 11
A river's discharge is affected by its slope, which is influenced by the rate of tectonic uplift and the resistance offered by the surrounding landscape. What is the primary factor that determines the slope of a river?
A. Tectonic uplift
Correct B. Resistance offered by the surrounding landscape
C. River discharge
D. Water density

Correct Answer: B

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Question 12
A company is considering the construction of a new factory in a region with a high level of soil erosion. Which of the following soil types is most susceptible to erosion?
A. Clay
B. Silt
Correct C. Sand
D. Loam

Correct Answer: C

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Question 13
A map shows a region with a high level of population density. What is the most likely reason for this high population density?
A. Availability of fertile land
B. Access to transportation
Correct C. Proximity to a major city
D. Availability of natural resources

Correct Answer: C

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Question 14
A company is considering the construction of a new factory in a region with a high level of soil erosion. Which of the following soil types is most resistant to erosion?
Correct A. Clay
B. Silt
C. Sand
D. Loam

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
A map shows a region with a high level of population density. What is the most likely reason for this high population density?
A. Availability of fertile land
B. Access to transportation
Correct C. Proximity to a major city
D. Availability of natural resources

Correct Answer: C

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Question 16
The diagram below represents a cross-section of a river valley. Identify the type of landform that would be formed if the river were to change its course and flow through the valley.
Correct A. Meander
B. Oxbow Lake
C. Delta
D. Floodplain

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
A population of 1000 individuals is growing at a rate of 10% per annum. If the population is currently 1200, what was the initial population?
Correct A. 1000
B. 1200
C. 1500
D. 1800

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
The diagram below represents a geological cross-section of a mountain range. Identify the type of rock that would be formed if the mountain range were to undergo metamorphism.
A. Marble
B. Slate
Correct C. Gneiss
D. Schist

Correct Answer: C

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Question 19
A firm produces two goods, A and B. The production function for good A is given by ( Q_A = 2L + 3K ), where L is labor and K is capital. The production function for good B is given by ( Q_B = 4L + 2K ). If the firm has 10 units of labor and 5 units of capital, how many units of good A will be produced?
Correct A. 20
B. 25
C. 30
D. 35

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20
The diagram below represents a map of a river network. Identify the type of river that would be formed if the river network were to undergo meandering.
Correct A. Meandering River
B. Straight River
C. Oxbow Lake
D. Floodplain

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
An isohyet is a line on a map that connects points of equal
Correct A. precipitation
B. temperature
C. humidity
D. atmospheric pressure

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
The process of soil formation from the weathering of rocks is known as
Correct A. pedogenesis
B. denudation
C. erosion
D. deposition

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. What is the name of the landform labeled 'A'?
Correct A. valley
B. plateau
C. plain
D. hill

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24
The diagram below shows a graph of temperature against time. What is the name of the phenomenon labeled 'B'?
A. seasonal variation
Correct B. daily variation
C. annual variation
D. diurnal variation

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25
The diagram below shows a map of a river network. What is the name of the landform labeled 'C'?
A. valley
B. plateau
Correct C. delta
D. hill

Correct Answer: C

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