POST UTME IMS U 2019 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The Earth's rotation causes the apparent shift of the position of the North Celestial Pole (NCP) in the sky due to the
Correct A. precession of the equinoxes
B. wobble of the Earth's axis
C. tilt of the Earth's axis
D. rotation of the Earth's core

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
The process of weathering that involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller fragments through the action of ice is known as
Correct A. freeze-thaw weathering
B. chemical weathering
C. mechanical weathering
D. biological weathering

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
The diagram below shows the distribution of vegetation in Nigeria. Which of the following regions is characterized by the savanna vegetation?
A. Sahel region
Correct B. Savanna region
C. Mangrove region
D. Rainforest region

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4
The diagram below shows the structure of a river system. Which of the following is a characteristic of the river's channel?
A. straight and narrow
Correct B. winding and wide
C. straight and wide
D. winding and narrow

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5
The diagram below shows the distribution of population in Nigeria. Which of the following regions has the highest population density?
A. Northwest region
B. Northeast region
Correct C. Southwest region
D. Southeast region

Correct Answer: C

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Question 6
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. Attrition

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
A map is a representation of the Earth's surface. What is the term for the process of creating a map?
Correct A. Cartography
B. Geography
C. Topography
D. Surveying

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
The population of a city is increasing at a rate of 5% per annum. If the current population is 100,000, what will be the population after 2 years?
A. 105000
B. 110000
C. 115000
Correct D. 120000

Correct Answer: D

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Question 9
A rock is composed of minerals that are arranged in a specific pattern. What is the term for this pattern?
A. Texture
B. Mineral composition
Correct C. Crystal structure
D. Rock type

Correct Answer: C

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Question 10
A diagram of a river system is shown below. What is the term for the point where the river meets the sea?
A. Delta
B. Estuary
Correct C. River mouth
D. Fjord

Correct Answer: C

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Question 11
The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is characterized by a complex network of rivers and creeks. What is the primary reason for this complex network?
A. Tectonic activity
B. Volcanic activity
Correct C. River erosion
D. Sea level rise

Correct Answer: C

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Question 12
A map of Nigeria shows a region with a high concentration of oil deposits. What type of rock is most likely to be associated with these oil deposits?
A. Igneous rock
Correct B. Sedimentary rock
C. Metamorphic rock
D. Volcanic rock

Correct Answer: B

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Question 13
A diagram of the soil profile of a Nigerian soil shows a distinct layer of clay at the bottom. What is the primary reason for the formation of this clay layer?
A. Weathering of rocks
B. Erosion of the soil surface
Correct C. Deposition of clay particles
D. Compaction of the soil

Correct Answer: C

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Question 14
A map of Nigeria shows a region with a high concentration of agricultural land. What type of soil is most likely to be associated with this agricultural land?
A. Alfisol
B. Ultisol
Correct C. Mollisol
D. Inceptisol

Correct Answer: C

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Question 15
A diagram of the water cycle shows the process of evaporation. What is the primary factor that affects the rate of evaporation?
Correct A. Temperature
B. Humidity
C. Wind speed
D. Solar radiation

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is characterized by a complex network of rivers and creeks. What is the primary reason for the high level of sedimentation in this region?
A. The high level of rainfall in the region
B. The presence of numerous rivers and creeks
C. The high level of human activity in the region
Correct D. The geology of the region

Correct Answer: D

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Question 17
The concept of 'carrying capacity' is often used in the context of environmental management. What does this term refer to?
Correct A. The maximum number of people that can be supported by a given area of land
B. The amount of waste that can be generated by a given population
C. The amount of pollution that can be tolerated by a given ecosystem
D. The rate at which a population grows

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
A map of Nigeria is shown below. What is the name of the city located at the confluence of the Niger and Benue rivers?
A. Lagos
B. Abuja
C. Kaduna
Correct D. Onitsha

Correct Answer: D

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Question 19
The Nigerian economy is heavily reliant on the export of crude oil. What is the primary reason for this reliance?
Correct A. The high demand for oil in the global market
B. The lack of alternative sources of revenue
C. The geology of the region
D. The high level of corruption in the oil industry

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20
The concept of 'sustainable development' is often used in the context of environmental management. What does this term refer to?
Correct A. The practice of using natural resources in a way that does not harm the environment
B. The practice of using natural resources in a way that maximizes economic benefits
C. The practice of using natural resources in a way that minimizes social costs
D. The practice of using natural resources in a way that maximizes social benefits

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following land-forming processes is primarily responsible for the formation of this valley?
Correct A. Erosion
B. Deposition
C. Tectonic uplift
D. Volcanic activity

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
The table below shows the average annual rainfall in different regions of Nigeria. Which of the following regions has the highest average annual rainfall?
A. North-East
B. North-West
Correct C. South-East
D. South-West

Correct Answer: C

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Question 23
The diagram below shows a map of the Earth's climate zones. Which of the following climate zones is characterized by high temperatures and high levels of precipitation throughout the year?
Correct A. Tropical rainforest
B. Desert
C. Temperate grassland
D. Polar tundra

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a mountain range. Which of the following land-forming processes is primarily responsible for the formation of this mountain range?
A. Volcanic activity
Correct B. Tectonic uplift
C. Erosion
D. Deposition

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25
The table below shows the average annual temperature in different regions of Nigeria. Which of the following regions has the highest average annual temperature?
A. North-East
B. North-West
C. South-East
Correct D. South-West

Correct Answer: D

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