POST UTME NOUN 2017 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
Soil erosion is a significant environmental issue in many parts of the world. What is the primary cause of soil erosion in agricultural areas?
A. Overgrazing
B. Deforestation
C. Intensive farming practices
D. Climate change
Question 2
The Niger River is the longest river in West Africa, stretching over 4,100 kilometers from its source in Guinea to its delta in Nigeria. What is the primary reason for the Niger River's high levels of sedimentation?
A. The high volume of rainfall in the Niger River basin
B. The erosion of the surrounding hills and mountains
C. The deposition of sediment from the ocean currents
D. The human activities such as deforestation and agriculture
Question 3
A farmer in a rural area of Nigeria is experiencing soil erosion. What is the most likely cause of this erosion?
A. Overgrazing
B. Deforestation
C. Poor farming practices
D. Climate change
Question 4
The diagram below shows the different types of landforms. Which of the following is NOT a type of landform?
A. Mountain
B. Valley
C. Plateau
D. Ocean
Question 5
A map projection is a way of representing the Earth's surface on a flat surface. What is the name of the map projection that preserves angles and shapes, but not sizes?
A. Azimuthal Equidistant Projection
B. Gall-Peters Projection
C. Mercator Projection
D. Robinson Projection
Question 6
A map projection is a representation of the Earth's surface on a flat surface. What is the primary advantage of the Mercator projection?
A. It preserves angles and shapes
B. It preserves distances and areas
C. It preserves directions and orientations
D. It preserves latitudes and longitudes
Question 7
The diagram below shows the distribution of vegetation in a region. Which type of vegetation is most likely to be found in the area labeled 'A'?
A. Tropical rainforest
B. Savanna
C. Temperate forest
D. Tundra
Question 8
The process of soil erosion involves the removal of soil particles from one location to another. What is the term for the type of soil erosion that occurs when water flows over the land?
A. Sheet Erosion
B. Rill Erosion
C. Gully Erosion
D. Splash Erosion
Question 9
The formation of laterite soils in tropical regions is primarily due to the weathering of which type of rocks?
A. Igneous rocks
B. Sedimentary rocks
C. Metamorphic rocks
D. Volcanic rocks
Question 10
A farmer is considering two different types of fertilizers to apply to his maize crop. Fertilizer A costs ₦200 per bag and Fertilizer B costs ₦300 per bag. If the farmer needs 5 bags of fertilizer, which option is more cost-effective?
A. Fertilizer A
B. Fertilizer B
C. Both are equally cost-effective
D. Neither is cost-effective
Question 11
The Earth's rotation causes the apparent shift of the position of celestial objects in the sky due to the observer's location on the planet. What is the term for this phenomenon?
A. Parallax
B. Refraction
C. Aberration
D. Scintillation
Question 12
The Niger Delta is a major wetland ecosystem in Nigeria, characterized by a complex network of rivers, creeks, and mangrove forests. What is the primary cause of the high levels of biodiversity in the Niger Delta?
A. The diverse range of habitats in the Niger Delta
B. The high levels of sedimentation in the Niger Delta
C. The presence of mangrove forests in the Niger Delta
D. The human activities such as fishing and tourism
Question 13
The table below shows the average annual rainfall in different regions of Nigeria. What is the primary factor that affects the distribution of rainfall in Nigeria?
A. Latitude
B. Altitude
C. Distance from the coast
D. Seasonal variations
Question 14
A diagram of a river system shows a meandering course. What is the primary factor responsible for this meandering?
A. Erosion
B. Deposition
C. Tectonic activity
D. Human activity
Question 15
The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is characterized by a unique combination of physical and economic factors. What is the primary reason for the high level of biodiversity in this region?
A. The presence of mangrove forests
B. The high level of rainfall and humidity
C. The presence of oil and gas reserves
D. The unique combination of freshwater and saltwater habitats

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