POST UTME LEAD CITY UNIVERSITY 2025 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
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. Biological Weathering
D. Erosion
Question 2
What is the term for the movement of water from the ground to the atmosphere through plants, a process that helps to regulate the Earth's water cycle?
A. Transpiration
B. Evaporation
C. Condensation
D. Runoff
Question 3
A rock sample is composed of 60% quartz, 20% feldspar, and 20% mica. What is the percentage of mica in the sample?
A. 10%
B. 20%
C. 30%
D. 40%
Question 4
The economic geography of Nigeria is characterized by a diverse range of natural resources. Which of the following is a major export of Nigeria?
A. Crude Oil
B. Natural Gas
C. Coal
D. Iron Ore
Question 5
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a soil profile. Which of the following soil horizons is characterized by the presence of a high concentration of organic matter?
A. A-horizon
B. B-horizon
C. C-horizon
D. O-horizon
Question 6
The process of soil formation from rocks is known as:
A. Weathering
B. Erosion
C. Deposition
D. Pedogenesis
Question 7
A rock sample is composed of 60% quartz, 20% feldspar, and 20% mica. If the sample weighs 100 grams, how many grams of quartz are present?
A. 60g
B. 40g
C. 30g
D. 20g
Question 8
The Earth's rotation causes the Coriolis effect, which in turn influences the formation of high and low-pressure systems. What is the primary mechanism by which the Coriolis effect affects atmospheric circulation?
A. The deflection of winds and ocean currents to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and to the left in the Southern Hemisphere.
B. The formation of tropical cyclones and hurricanes.
C. The creation of trade winds and westerlies.
D. The generation of ocean currents and tides.
Question 9
The population of Nigeria is expected to reach:
A. 200 million
B. 250 million
C. 300 million
D. 350 million
Question 10
A river flows through a valley and creates a meander. What is the process that occurs when the river flows around the meander?
A. Erosion
B. Deposition
C. Lateral Accretion
D. Downcutting
Question 11
The concept of 'carrying capacity' in geography refers to the maximum number of people that a given area can support without suffering from:
A. Poverty
B. Environmental degradation
C. Overpopulation
D. Unemployment
Question 12
What is the term for the process by which the Earth's plates move and change, resulting in the creation of mountains, volcanoes, and earthquakes?
A. Plate tectonics
B. Continental drift
C. Seafloor spreading
D. Mountain building
Question 13
The concept of 'subsidence' in geography refers to the sinking or settling of the Earth's surface due to the removal of underground:
A. Water
B. Minerals
C. Fossils
D. Soil
Question 14
A company is considering investing in a new project that will require the extraction of 100,000 tons of sand per year. The company has identified two possible locations for the quarry: Location A and Location B. Location A has a reserve of 500,000 tons of sand, while Location B has a reserve of 750,000 tons. If the company wants to extract the sand for 5 years, which location should it choose?
A. Location A
B. Location B
C. Both locations are equally suitable
D. Neither location is suitable
Question 15
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is a result of fluvial erosion?
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D

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