POST UTME NILE UNIVERSITY 2025 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The process of soil formation through the weathering of rocks is an example of a _______________ reaction.
A. chemical
B. physical
C. biological
D. mechanical
Question 2
A map scale of 1:50,000 represents an area of _______ square kilometers.
A. 10
B. 50
C. 100
D. 500
Question 3
A company that specializes in the production of cement has a factory located in the Niger Delta region. The factory uses a combination of limestone and clay as raw materials. What is the primary economic benefit of using limestone as a raw material?
A. It is abundant in the Niger Delta region
B. It is cheap to extract
C. It is a key component in the production of cement
D. It is environmentally friendly
Question 4
A map of the Niger Delta region shows a series of distributaries that branch off from the main stem of the Niger River. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of distributaries?
A. They are smaller than the main stem
B. They are longer than the main stem
C. They are wider than the main stem
D. They are deeper than the main stem
Question 5
A map projection that preserves angles and shapes is known as a:
A. Conic projection
B. Azimuthal projection
C. Gnomonic projection
D. Orthographic projection
Question 6
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a soil profile. Which of the following soil-forming processes is primarily responsible for the formation of this soil?
A. Weathering
B. Erosion
C. Deposition
D. Biological activity
Question 7
A soil profile consists of the following layers: A (0-10 cm), B (10-30 cm), C (30-50 cm), and D (50-70 cm). What is the approximate percentage of sand in the B horizon?
A. 20%
B. 30%
C. 40%
D. 50%
Question 8
The map below shows the location of the Benue Trough in Nigeria. What type of landform is the Benue Trough?
A. Syncline
B. Anticline
C. Fault-block mountain
D. Dome-shaped mountain
Question 9
The process of soil erosion through the movement of water is an example of a _______ process.
A. Biological process
B. Chemical process
C. Physical process
D. Mechanical process
Question 10
The diagram below shows a map of a region with different types of landforms. Which of the following is NOT a type of landform shown on the map?
A. Mountain
B. Valley
C. Plateau
D. Island
Question 11
A company is considering investing in a new project in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. The project involves the extraction of oil from the region. Which of the following economic benefits is most likely to be associated with this project?
A. Increased GDP
B. Improved infrastructure
C. Job creation
D. Environmental degradation
Question 12
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 5 years?
A. 125,000
B. 150,000
C. 175,000
D. 200,000
Question 13
The process of soil formation through the weathering of rocks is known as _______.
A. Erosion
B. Weathering
C. Soilification
D. Pedogenesis
Question 14
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT a result of the river's erosional activity?
A. Meander
B. Oxygen
C. Valley
D. Delta
Question 15
A map of the Niger Delta region shows a series of wetlands that are home to a variety of plant and animal species. Which of the following is a characteristic of wetlands?
A. They are dry for most of the year
B. They are home to a variety of plant and animal species
C. They are shallow and slow-moving
D. They are deep and fast-moving

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