POST UTME NILE UNIVERSITY 2022 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The diagram below shows a map of the Earth's climate zones. Which of the following is a characteristic of the Earth's climate zones?
A. The Earth's climate zones are determined by latitude.
B. The Earth's climate zones are determined by altitude.
C. The Earth's climate zones are determined by both latitude and altitude.
D. The Earth's climate zones are determined by neither latitude nor altitude.
Question 2
The process of plate tectonics that results in the formation of mountain ranges is known as _______.
A. Volcanism
B. Weathering
C. Orogenesis
D. Denudation
Question 3
The Niger River is the longest river in West Africa and flows through several countries, including Nigeria, Benin, and Niger. Which of the following is a major economic activity associated with the Niger River?
A. Fishing and aquaculture
B. Irrigation and agriculture
C. Hydroelectric power generation
D. Tourism and recreation
Question 4
The process of weathering that involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller particles through the action of wind and water is known as _______.
A. Mechanical weathering
B. Chemical weathering
C. Physical weathering
D. Biological weathering
Question 5
The Earth's atmosphere is composed of _______ percent oxygen.
A. 20%
B. 30%
C. 40%
D. 50%
Question 6
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river delta. Which of the following is a characteristic of a river delta?
A. A river delta is a landform that forms at the mouth of a river.
B. A river delta is a landform that forms at the source of a river.
C. A river delta is a landform that forms at the midpoint of a river.
D. A river delta is a landform that forms at the end of a river.
Question 7
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between temperature and precipitation in Nigeria. Which of the following is a characteristic of the graph?
A. The graph is a straight line
B. The graph is a curve
C. The graph is a scatter plot
D. The graph is a bar chart
Question 8
The process of plate tectonics involves the movement of the Earth's lithosphere in _______ plates.
A. 7
B. 8
C. 9
D. 10
Question 9
The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is characterized by a complex network of rivers and creeks. Which of the following is a major factor contributing to the high level of sedimentation in this region?
A. High rainfall and intense flooding
B. Geological uplift and erosion
C. Human activities such as deforestation and sand mining
D. Tectonic activity and volcanic eruptions
Question 10
The Niger Delta is an example of a _______ delta.
A. braided
B. distributary
C. tectonic
D. alluvial
Question 11
The process of plate tectonics that results in the formation of oceanic crust is known as _______.
A. Seafloor spreading
B. Continental drift
C. Plate convergence
D. Plate divergence
Question 12
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a mountain range. Which of the following is a characteristic of a mountain range?
A. A mountain range is a series of mountains that form a chain.
B. A mountain range is a series of valleys that form a chain.
C. A mountain range is a series of plateaus that form a chain.
D. A mountain range is a series of hills that form a chain.
Question 13
A map scale of 1:50,000 means that _______ cm on the map represents _______ m in real life.
A. 1 cm represents 50,000 m
B. 1 cm represents 500 m
C. 1 cm represents 50 m
D. 1 cm represents 5 m
Question 14
The diagram below shows the distribution of vegetation belts in Nigeria. Which of the following vegetation belts is NOT found in the northern part of the country?
A. Sahel
B. Sudan Savannah
C. Guinea Savannah
D. Rainforest
Question 15
The process of soil formation through the breakdown of rocks into smaller particles is known as _______.
A. weathering
B. erosion
C. sedimentation
D. decomposition

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