POST UTME LAUTECH 2020 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 the river's erosional activity?
A. A waterfall
B. A meandering river
C. A valley
Correct D. An oxygen molecule

Correct Answer: D

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Question 2
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT a result of the river's erosional activity?
A. A waterfall
B. A meandering river
C. A valley
Correct D. An oxygen molecule

Correct Answer: D

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Question 3
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT a result of the river's erosional activity?
A. A waterfall
B. A meandering river
C. A valley
Correct D. An oxygen molecule

Correct Answer: D

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Question 4
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT a result of the river's erosional activity?
A. A waterfall
B. A meandering river
C. A valley
Correct D. An oxygen molecule

Correct Answer: D

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Question 5
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT a result of the river's erosional activity?
A. A waterfall
B. A meandering river
C. A valley
Correct D. An oxygen molecule

Correct Answer: D

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Question 6
The process of soil formation involves the interaction of several factors, including climate, topography, and vegetation. Which of the following is NOT a primary factor in soil formation?
A. Geological history
B. Climate
C. Topography
Correct D. Vegetation

Correct Answer: D

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Question 7
A map projection is a way of representing the Earth's surface on a flat surface. Which of the following map projections is known for preserving angles and shapes?
A. Mercator projection
Correct B. Gall-Peters projection
C. Robinson projection
D. Azimuthal equidistant projection

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8
The Earth's atmosphere is composed of several layers, including the troposphere, stratosphere, and mesosphere. Which of the following is a characteristic of the stratosphere?
A. It is the hottest layer of the atmosphere
Correct B. It contains the majority of the Earth's ozone
C. It is the layer where weather occurs
D. It is the layer where the atmosphere meets space

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9
The process of soil erosion involves the removal of soil particles from one location to another. Which of the following is a primary cause of soil erosion?
Correct A. Water
B. Wind
C. Ice
D. Gravity

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
A diagram of a river system is shown below. Which of the following is a characteristic of the river's mouth?
Correct A. It is the point where the river meets the ocean
B. It is the point where the river meets a lake
C. It is the point where the river meets a river
D. It is the point where the river meets a wetland

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
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. Freeze-thaw action
B. Chemical weathering
C. Biological weathering
D. Erosion

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
The Earth's atmosphere is composed of 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, and 1% other gases. What is the percentage of oxygen in the atmosphere?
A. 20%
Correct B. 21%
C. 22%
D. 23%

Correct Answer: B

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Question 13
The Niger Delta is a major economic region in Nigeria, with significant oil and gas reserves. What is the primary economic activity in the Niger Delta?
A. Agriculture
B. Mining
C. Manufacturing
Correct D. Petroleum extraction

Correct Answer: D

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Question 14
The process of soil erosion involves the removal of soil particles from one location to another through natural forces such as wind and water. Which of the following is a type of soil erosion?
A. Water erosion
B. Wind erosion
C. Glacial erosion
Correct D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

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Question 15
The climate of Nigeria is characterized by a tropical savanna climate, with two distinct seasons: a wet season and a dry season. What is the primary factor that influences the climate of Nigeria?
Correct A. Latitude
B. Altitude
C. Ocean currents
D. Trade winds

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following is a consequence of the river's meandering?
Correct A. The river's meandering leads to the formation of oxbow lakes.
B. The river's meandering leads to the formation of waterfalls.
C. The river's meandering leads to the formation of deltas.
D. The river's meandering leads to the formation of canyons.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
The table below shows the relationship between the amount of rainfall and the yield of a crop. What is the value of the coefficient of determination (R^2) for this relationship?
A. 0.8
B. 0.9
Correct C. 0.95
D. 0.99

Correct Answer: C

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Question 18
The map below shows the distribution of a particular disease in a region. Which of the following is a characteristic of the disease?
A. The disease is more common in urban areas.
Correct B. The disease is more common in rural areas.
C. The disease is equally common in urban and rural areas.
D. The disease is more common in areas with high population density.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 19
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a soil profile. Which of the following is a characteristic of the soil in the B horizon?
Correct A. The soil in the B horizon is highly leached.
B. The soil in the B horizon is highly weathered.
C. The soil in the B horizon is highly fertile.
D. The soil in the B horizon is highly acidic.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20
The table below shows the relationship between the amount of fertilizer applied and the yield of a crop. What is the value of the slope (b) for this relationship?
A. 0.5
B. 0.8
Correct C. 1.2
D. 1.5

Correct Answer: C

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Question 21
The diagram below represents a cross-section of a river valley. Identify the type of soil formation process that occurred in the area marked 'X'.
A. Dissolution
Correct B. Deposition
C. Erosion
D. Weathering

Correct Answer: B

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Question 22
A company is considering investing in a new project that will require an initial investment of ₦5 million and is expected to generate a profit of ₦2 million per year for 5 years. Calculate the net present value (NPV) of the project, assuming a discount rate of 10%.
Correct A. ₦8,000,000
B. ₦9,000,000
C. ₦10,000,000
D. ₦11,000,000

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
The diagram below represents a graph of the relationship between population density and GDP per capita. Identify the type of relationship that exists between the two variables.
A. Positive
B. Negative
Correct C. Inverse
D. No relationship

Correct Answer: C

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Question 24
A farmer is considering using a new type of fertilizer that is expected to increase crop yields by 20%. However, the fertilizer is also expected to increase the cost of production by 15%. Calculate the net effect of using the new fertilizer on the farmer's profit.
Correct A. Increase of 5%
B. Decrease of 5%
C. No change
D. Increase of 10%

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
The diagram below represents a cross-section of a mountain range. Identify the type of rock formation process that occurred in the area marked 'Y'.
Correct A. Weathering
B. Erosion
C. Deposition
D. Plate tectonics

Correct Answer: A

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