POST UTME LEAD CITY UNIVERSITY 2018 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
A map projection is a method of representing the Earth's surface on a flat surface. Which of the following map projections is known for preserving angles and shapes?
A. Gall-Peters
B. Mercator
C. Robinson
Correct D. Winkel Tripel

Correct Answer: D

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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?
A. Hydraulic Action
B. Abrasion
Correct C. Freeze-thaw
D. Chemical Weathering

Correct Answer: C

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Question 3
A population pyramid is a graphical representation of a population's age and sex structure. Which of the following is a characteristic of a population pyramid that is typically found in a country with a high birth rate?
A. A narrow base and a wide top
Correct B. A wide base and a narrow top
C. A symmetrical shape
D. A skewed shape

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4
The process of plate tectonics that involves the movement of the Earth's lithosphere is known as?
A. Convection Currents
Correct B. Plate Motion
C. Continental Drift
D. Seafloor Spreading

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5
The solar system is a collection of celestial objects that orbit around the Sun. Which of the following planets in our solar system is known for being the largest?
A. Earth
B. Saturn
Correct C. Jupiter
D. Uranus

Correct Answer: C

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Question 6
In a population pyramid, what is the term for the age group that is typically at the base of the pyramid?
A. Dependent population
B. Working-age population
C. Elderly population
Correct D. Youth population

Correct Answer: D

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Question 7
What is the term for the process by which the Earth's surface is shaped by the movement of tectonic plates?
A. Weathering
B. Erosion
Correct C. Plate tectonics
D. Denudation

Correct Answer: C

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Question 8
What is the term for the process by which soil is formed from the weathering of rocks?
Correct A. Soil formation
B. Weathering
C. Erosion
D. Denudation

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
What is the term for the type of rock that is formed from the cooling and solidification of magma?
Correct A. Igneous rock
B. Sedimentary rock
C. Metamorphic rock
D. Foliated rock

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
What is the term for the process by which the Earth's surface is shaped by the movement of water?
A. Weathering
Correct B. Erosion
C. Deposition
D. Denudation

Correct Answer: B

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Question 11
The savannas of Nigeria are characterized by a distinct wet and dry season. What is the primary reason for this seasonal variation?
Correct A. The Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) shifts northward during the wet season.
B. The African Easterly Jet stream brings warm, moist air from the equator.
C. The Sahara Desert to the north creates a rain shadow effect.
D. The Guinea Current brings warm, moist air from the Gulf of Guinea.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
The Niger Delta is a major economic hub in Nigeria, with significant oil and gas reserves. What is the primary environmental concern associated with the Niger Delta?
Correct A. Oil spills and pollution from drilling and refining activities.
B. Overfishing and habitat destruction from coastal development.
C. Soil erosion and sedimentation from deforestation and agriculture.
D. Climate change and sea-level rise affecting coastal communities.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
The Jos Plateau is a region of significant agricultural production in Nigeria. What is the primary soil type found in this region?
Correct A. Ferralsols (lateritic soils) with high fertility and water-holding capacity.
B. Alfisols (inceptisols) with moderate fertility and poor water retention.
C. Ultisols (oxisols) with low fertility and high acidity.
D. Mollisols (prairie soils) with high fertility and good water retention.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
The Ogun River is a major watercourse in southwestern Nigeria. What is the primary economic activity associated with this river?
Correct A. Agriculture (cotton, maize, and yams) and fishing.
B. Mining (coal, iron ore, and limestone) and quarrying.
C. Manufacturing (textiles, food processing, and construction materials).
D. Tourism (agricultural tourism, water sports, and ecotourism).

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
The Niger River Basin is a significant region for hydroelectric power generation in Nigeria. What is the primary environmental concern associated with this region?
Correct A. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and industrial effluent.
B. Soil erosion and sedimentation from deforestation and agriculture.
C. Climate change and sea-level rise affecting coastal communities.
D. Loss of biodiversity and habitat destruction from infrastructure development.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
The Jos Plateau is a region of significant agricultural production in Nigeria. What is the primary soil type found in this region?
Correct A. Ferralsols (lateritic soils) with high fertility and water-holding capacity.
B. Alfisols (inceptisols) with moderate fertility and poor water retention.
C. Ultisols (oxisols) with low fertility and high acidity.
D. Mollisols (prairie soils) with high fertility and good water retention.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
The Ogun River is a major watercourse in southwestern Nigeria. What is the primary economic activity associated with this river?
Correct A. Agriculture (cotton, maize, and yams) and fishing.
B. Mining (coal, iron ore, and limestone) and quarrying.
C. Manufacturing (textiles, food processing, and construction materials).
D. Tourism (agricultural tourism, water sports, and ecotourism).

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
The Niger River Basin is a significant region for hydroelectric power generation in Nigeria. What is the primary environmental concern associated with this region?
Correct A. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and industrial effluent.
B. Soil erosion and sedimentation from deforestation and agriculture.
C. Climate change and sea-level rise affecting coastal communities.
D. Loss of biodiversity and habitat destruction from infrastructure development.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
The Jos Plateau is a region of significant agricultural production in Nigeria. What is the primary soil type found in this region?
A. Ferralsols (lateritic soils) with high fertility and water-holding capacity.
B. Alfisols (inceptisols) with moderate fertility and poor water retention.
C. Ultisols (oxisols) with low fertility and high acidity.
D. Mollisols (prairie soils) with high fertility and good water retention.

Correct Answer: VIEW ANSWER

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Question 20
The Earth's rotation causes the apparent shift of the position of a star in the sky from its true position due to the Earth's rotation. This phenomenon is known as
A. Asterism
B. Precession
Correct C. Aberration
D. Refraction

Correct Answer: C

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Question 21
A map projection that preserves angles and shapes is known as a
A. Azimuthal Equidistant Projection
Correct B. Gall-Peters Projection
C. Robinson Projection
D. Mollweide Projection

Correct Answer: B

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Question 22
The process of soil formation through the weathering of rocks is known as
A. Erosion
B. Deposition
Correct C. Weathering
D. Leaching

Correct Answer: C

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Question 23
The population growth rate is the rate at which the population of a given area increases or decreases per unit of time. It is usually expressed as a percentage and is calculated using the formula:
Correct A. P = P0 * (1 + r)^t
B. P = P0 * (1 - r)^t
C. P = P0 * (1 + r)^t
D. P = P0 * (1 - r)^t

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Identify the type of landform labeled 'A'
Correct A. A meander
B. A oxbow lake
C. A floodplain
D. A delta

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between population growth rate and time. Identify the type of population growth curve labeled 'B'
A. A logistic growth curve
Correct B. An exponential growth curve
C. A linear growth curve
D. A J-shaped growth curve

Correct Answer: B

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