POST UTME NILE UNIVERSITY 2017 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The process of soil formation through the weathering of rocks is known as?
A. Soil formation
Correct B. Weathering
C. Erosion
D. Deposition

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2
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. Floodplain

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
The population of a city is growing at a rate of 5% per annum. If the current population is 100,000, what will be the population after 2 years?
A. 110,000
B. 115,000
Correct C. 120,000
D. 125,000

Correct Answer: C

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Question 4
The diagram below shows a map of Nigeria. What is the name of the state labeled 'A'?
Correct A. Lagos
B. Kano
C. Kaduna
D. Abuja

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
The equation of a curve is given by ( y = rac{1}{x} ). What is the value of ( y ) when ( x = 2 )?
Correct A. 0.5
B. 1
C. 2
D. 4

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
The Earth's rotation causes the Coriolis effect, which in turn influences global climate patterns. What is the primary mechanism by which the Coriolis effect affects climate?
Correct A. Deflection of winds and ocean currents
B. Formation of high and low-pressure systems
C. Creation of trade winds and westerlies
D. Influence on global temperature gradients

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
A tropical rainforest is characterized by high temperatures and high levels of rainfall throughout the year. What is the primary factor responsible for this climate?
Correct A. Proximity to the equator
B. High levels of atmospheric moisture
C. Warm ocean currents
D. Mountain ranges blocking cold air masses

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
A city with a population of 500,000 is experiencing rapid growth at a rate of 5% per annum. What is the projected population after 10 years, assuming a constant growth rate?
A. 750,000
B. 625,000
C. 1,000,000
Correct D. 937,500

Correct Answer: D

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Question 9
A river delta is formed by the deposition of sediment carried by a river as it flows into a slower-moving body of water, such as an ocean or lake. What is the primary process responsible for the formation of a river delta?
A. Erosion of the riverbank
Correct B. Deposition of sediment
C. Tectonic uplift
D. Glacial activity

Correct Answer: B

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Question 10
A city is experiencing a severe water shortage due to a prolonged drought. What is the primary strategy that the city should adopt to conserve water?
Correct A. Implementing water rationing
B. Increasing water prices
C. Promoting water-efficient appliances
D. Drilling new wells

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
The process of soil formation involves the interaction of several factors, including climate, topography, and vegetation. Which of the following factors is NOT a primary factor in soil formation?
Correct A. Geological processes
B. Climate
C. Topography
D. Vegetation

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river meandering through a valley. Which of the following is a consequence of the river's meandering path?
A. The river's velocity increases
B. The river's depth decreases
Correct C. The river's meandering path leads to the formation of oxbow lakes
D. The river's width increases

Correct Answer: C

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Question 13
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between population density and economic development. Which of the following is a characteristic of the graph?
A. The graph is a straight line
B. The graph is a curve
Correct C. The graph shows a positive correlation between population density and economic development
D. The graph shows a negative correlation between population density and economic development

Correct Answer: C

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Question 14
The process of soil erosion involves the removal of soil particles from one location to another. Which of the following is a primary agent of soil erosion?
Correct A. Water
B. Wind
C. Ice
D. Gravity

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a glacier. Which of the following is a characteristic of the glacier?
Correct A. The glacier is a body of ice that moves under its own weight
B. The glacier is a body of ice that forms on land
C. The glacier is a body of ice that forms in the ocean
D. The glacier is a body of ice that is stationary

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
The population growth rate of a city is 3.5% per annum. If the current population is 500,000, what will be the population after 5 years?
Correct A. 550,000
B. 525,000
C. 575,000
D. 600,000

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
A map projection is a method of representing the Earth's surface on a flat surface. Which of the following is a characteristic of a Mercator projection?
A. It preserves angles
B. It preserves shapes
Correct C. It preserves distances
D. It preserves areas

Correct Answer: C

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Question 18
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. What is the name of the landform labeled 'A'?
Correct A. Floodplain
B. Meander
C. Oxbow lake
D. Delta

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
A rock cycle is the process by which rocks are formed, transformed, and destroyed. Which of the following is a type of metamorphic rock?
A. Igneous
B. Sedimentary
C. Metamorphic
Correct D. Foliated

Correct Answer: D

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Question 20
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between the concentration of a solution and its pH. What is the pH of the solution at a concentration of 0.1 M?
A. 1
Correct B. 2
C. 3
D. 4

Correct Answer: B

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Question 21
The process of weathering that involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller fragments through the action of ice is known as _______.
A. Mechanical weathering
B. Chemical weathering
Correct C. Physical weathering
D. Biological weathering

Correct Answer: C

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Question 22
The diagram below shows the different stages of the water cycle. Which stage is represented by the letter _______?
A. Evaporation
B. Condensation
Correct C. Precipitation
D. Runoff

Correct Answer: C

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Question 23
The population of a city is increasing at a rate of 5% per annum. If the current population is 100,000, what will be the population after 2 years?
A. 120,000
B. 125,000
C. 130,000
Correct D. 135,000

Correct Answer: D

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Question 24
The diagram below shows the different types of rocks. Which type of rock is represented by the letter _______?
A. Igneous
B. Sedimentary
Correct C. Metamorphic
D. Foliated

Correct Answer: C

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Question 25
The climate of a region is classified as tropical savanna. Which of the following is a characteristic of this climate?
A. High levels of rainfall throughout the year
B. Low levels of rainfall throughout the year
Correct C. High levels of rainfall during the summer months
D. High levels of rainfall during the winter months

Correct Answer: C

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