POST UTME MOUNTAIN TOP UNIVERSITY 2019 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The concept of 'push-pull factors' in migration studies refers to the idea that certain factors can push people away from their place of origin, while others can pull them towards a new destination. Which of the following factors is most likely to be a push factor?
A. Economic opportunities
B. Environmental degradation
C. Cultural differences
D. Government policies
Question 2
A graph shows a positive correlation between the amount of rainfall and the amount of vegetation in a region. Which of the following is a correct explanation for this relationship?
A. Rainfall promotes the growth of vegetation
B. Vegetation promotes the growth of rainfall
C. Rainfall and vegetation are independent variables
D. Rainfall and vegetation are negatively correlated
Question 3
Determine the type of soil that would form in a tropical region with high rainfall and a high concentration of iron oxide in the parent rock.
A. Alfisol
B. Ultisol
C. Oxisol
D. Inceptisol
Question 4
The type of rock that forms from the cooling and solidification of magma is known as
A. igneous rock
B. sedimentary rock
C. metamorphic rock
D. foliated rock
Question 5
The formation of a delta occurs due to the following process:
A. Deposition of Sediments
B. Erosion of Rocks
C. Weathering of Rocks
D. Plate Tectonics
Question 6
The concept of 'population density' is closely related to which of the following demographic variables?
A. Population size
B. Population growth rate
C. Population distribution
D. Population density
Question 7
A map shows a region with a series of parallel mountain ranges. What is the likely explanation for this feature?
A. Volcanic activity
B. Tectonic uplift
C. Erosion by a river
D. Folding of the Earth's crust
Question 8
The process of plate tectonics that involves the movement of the Earth's lithosphere is known as
A. continental drift
B. seafloor spreading
C. continental collision
D. subduction
Question 9
A soil profile consists of a layer of clay at the bottom, followed by a layer of sand, and then a layer of silt. Which of the following is a correct sequence of soil formation processes that led to this profile?
A. Weathering -> Erosion -> Deposition -> Cementation
B. Weathering -> Deposition -> Erosion -> Cementation
C. Weathering -> Cementation -> Erosion -> Deposition
D. Weathering -> Erosion -> Deposition -> Cementation
Question 10
The diagram below shows the structure of a typical soil profile. Which of the following is the correct order of the layers, from top to bottom?
A. O, A, B, C
B. A, B, C, O
C. A, O, B, C
D. B, A, C, O
Question 11
The population of a city can be described by the following curve:
A. Logarithmic Curve
B. Exponential Curve
C. Sigmoid Curve
D. Linear Curve
Question 12
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river delta. What is the likely effect of the river's sediment load on the surrounding landscape?
A. The formation of sandbars
B. The creation of mudflats
C. The erosion of the delta
D. The deposition of sediment
Question 13
A map shows a region with a high concentration of population in the coastal areas. Which of the following is a likely reason for this distribution?
A. Availability of fertile land for agriculture
B. Access to ports and trade routes
C. Presence of natural resources such as oil and gas
D. Climate and soil conditions
Question 14
The exploitation of Nigeria's natural resources has led to the development of various industries in the country. Which of the following industries is most likely to be associated with the extraction of crude oil?
A. Manufacturing
B. Construction
C. Agriculture
D. Petroleum refining
Question 15
The process of weathering that involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller fragments through mechanical forces is known as
A. chemical weathering
B. physical weathering
C. biological weathering
D. mechanical weathering

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