POST UTME LASU 2017 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The diagram below shows a simple economic model. What is the name of the curve labeled 'D'?
A. Supply Curve
B. Demand Curve
C. Equilibrium Point
D. Price Ceiling
Question 2
The diagram below shows a map of Nigeria's major rivers. Which of the following rivers is the longest in Nigeria?
A. Niger River
B. Benue River
C. Kaduna River
D. Hadejia River
Question 3
A climate is characterized by its temperature and precipitation patterns. What is the primary factor that determines a climate's temperature?
A. Latitude
B. Elevation
C. Distance from the equator
D. Ocean currents
Question 4
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. What is the name of the landform labeled 'A'?
A. River Valley
B. Delta
C. Estuary
D. Floodplain
Question 5
A rock sample is collected from the Basement Complex of Nigeria. What type of rock is it likely to be?
A. Igneous
B. Sedimentary
C. Metamorphic
D. Hydrothermal
Question 6
The savanna biome is characterized by a dry season and a wet season. What is the primary reason for this?
A. The savanna biome is located near the equator.
B. The savanna biome is located in a region with a high level of rainfall.
C. The savanna biome is characterized by a dry season and a wet season due to its location in a region with a high level of rainfall variability.
D. The savanna biome is characterized by a dry season and a wet season due to its location in a region with a high level of temperature variability.
Question 7
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?
A. Freezing and Thawing
B. Chemical Weathering
C. Erosion
D. Deposition
Question 8
The process of soil formation involves the interaction of several factors. Which of the following is NOT a factor in soil formation?
A. Weathering
B. Erosion
C. Deposition
D. Biological activity
Question 9
A farmer is considering planting a crop in a region with a mean annual rainfall of 600 mm. If the crop requires a minimum of 400 mm of rainfall per annum, is the region suitable for the crop?
A. Yes
B. No
C. Maybe
D. Not enough information
Question 10
The diagram below illustrates a process of soil formation. What is the primary agent responsible for the formation of the soil profile?
A. Weathering
B. Erosion
C. Deposition
D. Biological activity
Question 11
A soil profile is characterized by a sequence of distinct layers. What is the primary process responsible for the formation of these layers?
A. Weathering
B. Erosion
C. Deposition
D. Leaching
Question 12
A map shows a river flowing through a valley. The river is 5 km wide at its mouth and 1 km wide at its source. What is the average gradient of the river?
A. 0.1
B. 0.5
C. 1
D. 5
Question 13
The Earth's rotation causes a phenomenon known as the Coriolis effect, which influences global weather patterns. What is the primary reason for the Coriolis effect?
A. The Earth's rotation causes the atmosphere to deflect to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and to the left in the Southern Hemisphere.
B. The Coriolis effect is caused by the uneven distribution of land and sea on the Earth's surface.
C. The Coriolis effect is a result of the Earth's slightly ellipsoidal shape.
D. The Coriolis effect is caused by the Earth's rotation and the movement of air masses.
Question 14
A map shows a river flowing through a valley. What type of map is this?
A. Topographic map
B. Political map
C. Thematic map
D. Hybrid map
Question 15
A vegetation belt is a region characterized by a specific type of vegetation. What is the primary factor that determines the type of vegetation in a region?
A. Climate
B. Soil type
C. Topography
D. Distance from the equator

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