POST UTME LAUTECH 2022 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
In the context of Economic Geography, what is the primary factor that determines the location of a manufacturing industry?
A. Transportation costs
B. Labor costs
C. Market demand
Correct D. Raw material availability

Correct Answer: D

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Question 2
A map shows a river flowing through a valley. What type of landform is this?
A. Foothill
Correct B. Valley
C. Plateau
D. Mountain

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3
A soil sample is taken from a field and analyzed. The results show a high pH level and a low nutrient content. What type of soil is this?
Correct A. Alkaline soil
B. Acidic soil
C. Neutral soil
D. Sandy soil

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
A diagram shows a cross-section of the Earth's atmosphere. What is the primary function of the troposphere?
Correct A. Supports life on Earth
B. Regulates Earth's temperature
C. Protects Earth from harmful radiation
D. Maintains atmospheric pressure

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
A graph shows the relationship between temperature and precipitation in a region. What type of climate is this?
A. Tropical climate
Correct B. Temperate climate
C. Continental climate
D. Polar climate

Correct Answer: B

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Question 6
The concept of 'ecosystem services' was first introduced by which of the following authors?
Correct A. Robert Costanza
B. E.F. Schumacher
C. Garrett Hardin
D. Aldo Leopold

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
A diagram of the water cycle is shown below. What is the process labeled 'A'?
Correct A. Evaporation
B. Condensation
C. Precipitation
D. Runoff

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
The following equation represents the formation of a soil profile: ( A + B ightarrow C ). What is the process represented by the equation?
Correct A. Weathering
B. Erosion
C. Deposition
D. Leaching

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
A map of the world is shown below. Identify the type of climate that exists in the region labeled 'X'.
Correct A. Tropical
B. Desert
C. Temperate
D. Polar

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
The following graph represents the relationship between the amount of fertilizer applied to a crop and the yield of the crop. What is the independent variable in the graph?
Correct A. Fertilizer Applied
B. Crop Yield
C. Time
D. Temperature

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
The Benue Trough is a rift valley in Nigeria that is characterized by a series of faults and fractures. What is the primary cause of the formation of the Benue Trough?
Correct A. Tectonic plate movement
B. Volcanic activity
C. Weathering and erosion
D. Human activities

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
A map of Nigeria shows the Niger Delta region as a major area of sedimentation. What is the primary reason for this sedimentation?
A. High rainfall in the region
Correct B. Sediment carried by the Niger River
C. Tectonic uplift in the region
D. Human activities

Correct Answer: B

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Question 13
The Nigerian government has implemented a policy to reduce soil erosion in the country. What is the primary method of soil erosion in Nigeria?
Correct A. Water erosion
B. Wind erosion
C. Soil compaction
D. Soil salinization

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
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. Atmospheric pressure

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
A map of Nigeria shows the location of the Jos Plateau. What is the primary reason for the formation of the Jos Plateau?
A. Volcanic activity
Correct B. Tectonic plate movement
C. Weathering and erosion
D. Human activities

Correct Answer: B

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Question 16
The diagram below shows the distribution of vegetation belts in West Africa. Which of the following vegetation belts is NOT found in the region?
A. Tropical Rainforest
B. Savanna
Correct C. Desert
D. Mountainous Region

Correct Answer: C

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Question 17
A firm has a production function given by Q = 100L^0.4K^0.3. If the price of labor is ₦50 per unit and the price of capital is ₦20 per unit, and the firm's budget constraint is given by 50L + 20K = ₦1000, what is the firm's optimal level of output?
A. 200 units
Correct B. 300 units
C. 400 units
D. 500 units

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18
The diagram below shows the relationship between population density and the availability of arable land in a given region. What is the implication of this relationship for the region's agricultural production?
A. Increased agricultural production
Correct B. Decreased agricultural production
C. No change in agricultural production
D. Increased migration to urban areas

Correct Answer: B

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Question 19
A firm has a production function given by Q = 2L + 3K. If the price of labor is ₦50 per unit and the price of capital is ₦20 per unit, and the firm's budget constraint is given by 50L + 20K = ₦1000, what is the firm's optimal level of output?
A. 100 units
Correct B. 200 units
C. 300 units
D. 400 units

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20
The diagram below shows the distribution of population in a given region. What is the implication of this distribution for the region's urban planning?
Correct A. Increased investment in urban infrastructure
B. Decreased investment in urban infrastructure
C. No change in investment in urban infrastructure
D. Increased migration to rural areas

Correct Answer: A

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