POST UTME KSU 2017 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT a result of fluvial erosion?
Correct A. A waterfall
B. A meandering river
C. A delta
D. A canyon

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
The diagram below shows a map of the Niger Delta region. Which of the following cities is NOT located within the Niger Delta region?
A. Port Harcourt
B. Lagos
C. Calabar
Correct D. Kano

Correct Answer: D

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Question 3
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a mountain range. Which of the following landforms is a result of tectonic uplift?
A. A canyon
B. A delta
C. A waterfall
Correct D. A mountain peak

Correct Answer: D

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Question 4
The diagram below shows a map of the Sahara Desert region. Which of the following cities is located within the Sahara Desert region?
A. Algiers
B. Tripoli
Correct C. Timbuktu
D. Cairo

Correct Answer: C

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Question 5
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river delta. Which of the following landforms is NOT a result of fluvial deposition?
A. A delta
B. A meandering river
Correct C. A canyon
D. A waterfall

Correct Answer: C

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Question 6
In the context of population and settlement studies, what is the primary factor that influences the distribution of population in Nigeria?
A. Economic activities
Correct B. Climate and geography
C. Government policies
D. Cultural and social factors

Correct Answer: B

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Question 7
A river in Nigeria has a drainage basin of 10,000 km². If the average annual rainfall in the basin is 1,200 mm, what is the total volume of water that flows into the river per year?
A. 12,000,000 m³
B. 15,000,000 m³
Correct C. 18,000,000 m³
D. 20,000,000 m³

Correct Answer: C

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Question 8
What is the primary process that shapes the landscape of Nigeria's Jos Plateau?
Correct A. Weathering and erosion
B. Tectonic activity
C. Volcanic activity
D. Glacial activity

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
A soil sample from a Nigerian farm has the following characteristics: pH 6.5, sand 30%, silt 40%, clay 30%. What is the soil type?
Correct A. Sandy loam
B. Silty clay
C. Clay loam
D. Sandy clay

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
A rock sample from a Nigerian outcrop has the following characteristics: texture: fine-grained, mineral composition: quartz, feldspar, mica. What is the rock type?
Correct A. Granite
B. Gneiss
C. Schist
D. Phyllite

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
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 by a river
B. Deposition by a river
C. Erosion by a glacier
D. Deposition by a glacier

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
A company has a production cost function of ( C(x) = 2x^2 + 10x + 5 ). If the company produces 20 units, what is the total production cost?
A. ₦150
Correct B. ₦200
C. ₦250
D. ₦300

Correct Answer: B

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Question 13
The diagram below shows a simple harmonic motion. What is the amplitude of the motion?
A. 2 cm
Correct B. 4 cm
C. 6 cm
D. 8 cm

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14
The population of a city is given by the function ( P(t) = 2t^2 + 5t + 1 ), where ( t ) is the time in years. If the population at time ( t = 3 ) years is 41, what is the rate of change of the population at that time?
A. 2 people/year
B. 4 people/year
Correct C. 6 people/year
D. 8 people/year

Correct Answer: C

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Question 15
The diagram below shows a simple circuit. What is the equivalent resistance of the circuit?
A. 2 ohms
Correct B. 4 ohms
C. 6 ohms
D. 8 ohms

Correct Answer: B

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Question 16
The concept of 'Environmental Justice' was first introduced by which of the following authors?
A. Buckminster Fuller
B. Rachel Carson
C. David Harvey
Correct D. Rob Nixon

Correct Answer: D

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Question 17
The 'Vegetation Belt' that spans from 10°N to 20°N latitude in West Africa is characterized by which of the following types of vegetation?
Correct A. Savanna
B. Tropical Rainforest
C. Mangrove
D. Desert

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
The 'Rock Cycle' is a process that describes the transformation of rocks from one type to another. Which of the following is NOT a stage in the Rock Cycle?
A. Igneous
B. Sedimentary
C. Metamorphic
Correct D. Fossil

Correct Answer: D

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Question 19
The 'Climate Zone' that spans from 20°N to 30°N latitude in West Africa is characterized by which of the following types of climate?
A. Tropical
Correct B. Savanna
C. Desert
D. Temperate

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20
The 'Map Projection' that preserves angles and shapes is known as which of the following?
A. Mercator
B. Gall-Peters
C. Robinson
Correct D. Azimuthal Equidistant

Correct Answer: D

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Question 21
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 and deposition
D. Sea level changes

Correct Answer: C

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Question 22
A population of 100,000 people is growing at a rate of 2% per annum. What is the expected population after 10 years?
A. 120000
B. 110000
Correct C. 130000
D. 140000

Correct Answer: C

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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. Hill
D. Mountain

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24
The Earth's atmosphere is composed of 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, and 1% other gases. What is the approximate percentage of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?
A. 0.04%
B. 0.04%
C. 0.04%
Correct D. 0.04%

Correct Answer: D

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Question 25
A farmer is cultivating a 100-hectare farm. If the yield per hectare is 2 tons, what is the total yield from the farm?
A. 200 tons
B. 200 tons
C. 200 tons
Correct D. 200 tons

Correct Answer: D

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