Practice post utme mountain top university geography 2022 Past Questions

Question 1

A map projection that preserves angles and shapes is known as a:

Correct A. Conic projection

B. Azimuthal projection

C. Gnomonic projection

D. Orthographic projection

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2

The process by which the Earth's plates move apart at a mid-ocean ridge is known as:

A. Seafloor spreading

B. Continental drift

C. Plate convergence

Correct D. Plate divergence

Correct Answer: D

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Question 3

The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. What is the name of the landform labeled 'A'?

Correct A. Meander

B. Oxbow lake

C. Delta

D. Canyon

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4

The equation for the kinetic energy of an object is given by:

Correct A. KE = \frac{1}{2}mv^2

B. KE = mv^2

C. KE = \frac{1}{2}mv

D. KE = mv

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5

The diagram below shows a simple black and white chemistry apparatus showing a titration setup. What is the name of the device labeled 'A'?

Correct A. Burette

B. Beaker

C. Conical flask

D. Test tube

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6

The population growth rate of a city is given by the equation ( rac{dP}{dt} = rP(1 - rac{P}{K}) ), where ( P ) is the population, ( r ) is the intrinsic growth rate, and ( K ) is the carrying capacity. If the intrinsic growth rate is 0.2 and the carrying capacity is 100,000, what is the population growth rate when the population is 50,000?

A. 0.05

Correct B. 0.1

C. 0.15

D. 0.2

Correct Answer: B

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Question 7

A map shows the distribution of vegetation in a region. The map has a scale of 1:50,000. If the distance between two points on the map is 5 cm, what is the actual distance between the two points in kilometers?

A. 2.5 km

Correct B. 5 km

C. 7.5 km

D. 10 km

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8

The diagram below shows the water cycle. What is the process labeled A?

Correct A. Evaporation

B. Condensation

C. Precipitation

D. Runoff

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9

The table below shows the population of a city over a period of 10 years. What is the average annual growth rate?

A. 2%

B. 3%

Correct C. 4%

D. 5%

Correct Answer: C

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Question 10

The diagram below shows the distribution of landforms in a region. What is the process that formed the landforms labeled A?

Correct A. Erosion

B. Deposition

C. Weathering

D. Plate Tectonics

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11

The population growth rate of a city is 3.5% per annum. If the current population is 1.2 million, what will be the population in 5 years?

A. 1.6 million

B. 1.8 million

Correct C. 2.1 million

D. 2.5 million

Correct Answer: C

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Question 12

A farmer in a region with a tropical savanna climate wants to grow maize. Which of the following soil types is most suitable for maize cultivation?

Correct A. Alfisol

B. Ultisol

C. Inceptisol

D. Oxisol

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13

The Niger Delta region is characterized by a complex network of rivers and creeks. What is the primary reason for this complex network?

A. Tectonic activity

B. Weathering and erosion

Correct C. Deposition and sedimentation

D. Volcanic activity

Correct Answer: C

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Question 14

A rock sample has a density of 2.5 g/cm³ and a volume of 10 cm³. What is the mass of the rock sample?

A. 25 g

Correct B. 30 g

C. 35 g

D. 40 g

Correct Answer: B

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Question 15

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. 10%

B. 15%

Correct C. 20%

D. 25%

Correct Answer: C

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Question 16

The diagram below represents a cross-section of a tropical rainforest. Identify the type of vegetation that is most likely to be found in the area marked 'X'.

Correct A. Emergent vegetation

B. Canopy layer

C. Undergrowth

D. Epiphytes

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17

A company is considering the construction of a new factory in a region with a high level of soil erosion. Which of the following soil conservation methods would be most effective in reducing soil erosion in this region?

Correct A. Terracing

B. Contour plowing

C. Crop rotation

D. Cover cropping

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18

A map of a region shows a high level of deforestation in the area marked 'X'. What is the most likely cause of this deforestation?

Correct A. Agricultural expansion

B. Urbanization

C. Mining activities

D. Tourism development

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19

A company is considering the construction of a new factory in a region with a high level of soil erosion. Which of the following soil conservation methods would be most effective in reducing soil erosion in this region?

Correct A. Terracing

B. Contour plowing

C. Crop rotation

D. Cover cropping

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20

A map of a region shows a high level of deforestation in the area marked 'X'. What is the most likely cause of this deforestation?

Correct A. Agricultural expansion

B. Urbanization

C. Mining activities

D. Tourism development

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21

The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is characterized by a complex network of rivers and creeks. Which of the following is NOT a major river that flows into the Niger Delta?

A. River Benue

B. River Niger

Correct C. River Kano

D. River Sokoto

Correct Answer: C

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Question 22

The map below shows the distribution of major soil types in Nigeria. Which of the following soil types is NOT found in the northern part of the country?

A. Alfisol

B. Ultisol

C. Mollisol

Correct D. Oxisol

Correct Answer: D

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Question 23

The diagram below shows a cross-section of the Jos Plateau. What is the name of the geological feature labeled 'A'?

A. Fault

B. Fold

C. Volcano

Correct D. Plateau

Correct Answer: D

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Question 24

The table below shows the average annual rainfall in different parts of Nigeria. Which of the following regions receives the highest average annual rainfall?

A. North-Central

B. North-East

C. South-West

Correct D. South-East

Correct Answer: D

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Question 25

The map below shows the distribution of major industries in Nigeria. Which of the following industries is NOT located in the southern part of the country?

A. Textile

B. Food Processing

Correct C. Petroleum Refining

D. Construction Materials

Correct Answer: C

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