POST UTME NOUN 2021 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following processes is most likely responsible for the formation of the valley?
Correct A. Erosion by a river
B. Deposition by a river
C. Tectonic uplift
D. Volcanic activity

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
A company is considering investing in a new factory in a rural area. Which of the following economic factors would most likely influence the company's decision?
A. Availability of skilled labor
Correct B. Proximity to raw materials
C. Transportation costs
D. Government incentives

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3
The diagram below shows a soil profile. Which of the following processes is most likely responsible for the formation of the B horizon?
Correct A. Leaching
B. Weathering
C. Erosion
D. Deposition

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
A city is experiencing rapid population growth. Which of the following factors is most likely contributing to this growth?
A. High birth rate
B. Low death rate
Correct C. Migration from rural areas
D. Improved healthcare

Correct Answer: C

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Question 5
The diagram below shows a map of Nigeria. Which of the following regions is most likely to experience a high level of soil erosion?
A. The Niger Delta
B. The Jos Plateau
Correct C. The Benue Valley
D. The Kano Plains

Correct Answer: C

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Question 6
The concept of 'urban heat island' is most closely related to which of the following climate and vegetation belts?
A. Tropical Rainforest
B. Temperate Grassland
C. Desert
Correct D. Temperate Deciduous Forest

Correct Answer: D

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Question 7
A population of 100,000 people is growing at a rate of 2% per annum. What is the expected population after 5 years?
A. 110000
Correct B. 120000
C. 130000
D. 140000

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8
The diagram below shows the water cycle. Which of the following processes is NOT part of the water cycle?
A. Evaporation
B. Condensation
C. Photosynthesis
Correct D. Respiration

Correct Answer: D

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Question 9
The diagram below shows a soil profile. What is the primary function of the O-horizon?
Correct A. To absorb water and nutrients
B. To provide a habitat for microorganisms
C. To act as a barrier to root growth
D. To regulate soil temperature

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
The diagram below shows a cross-section of the Earth's atmosphere. Which of the following layers is responsible for absorbing most of the sun's ultraviolet radiation?
A. Troposphere
Correct B. Stratosphere
C. Mesosphere
D. Thermosphere

Correct Answer: B

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Question 11
Which of the following climate belts in Nigeria is characterized by high temperatures and high humidity throughout the year?
Correct A. Tropical Rainforest
B. Savanna
C. Desert
D. Mountain

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
What is the primary factor responsible for the formation of the Niger Delta?
A. Tectonic Activity
B. Volcanic Eruptions
Correct C. River Sedimentation
D. Wind Erosion

Correct Answer: C

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Question 13
Which of the following types of soil is commonly found in the savanna region of Nigeria?
Correct A. Alfisol
B. Ultisol
C. Oxisol
D. Entisol

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
What is the name of the process by which the Niger River deposits sediment at its mouth?
Correct A. Delta Formation
B. River Sedimentation
C. Tectonic Activity
D. Volcanic Eruptions

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
Which of the following is a characteristic of the population distribution in Nigeria?
A. High population density in the north
B. Low population density in the south
Correct C. Urbanization in major cities
D. Rural-urban migration

Correct Answer: C

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Question 16
A river's meandering path is influenced by the interaction of which two processes?
Correct A. Tectonic uplift and erosion
B. Weathering and deposition
C. Glacial erosion and fluvial deposition
D. Sea level changes and coastal erosion

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
A diagram of a cross-section of a river valley shows a series of meanders. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of meanders?
A. Sinuous course
B. Meandering path
Correct C. Straight course
D. River width

Correct Answer: C

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Question 18
A soil profile shows a layer of clay at the bottom. Which of the following is a characteristic of clay soils?
Correct A. High water-holding capacity
B. Low water-holding capacity
C. High permeability
D. Low permeability

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
A diagram of a glacier shows a series of crevasses. Which of the following is a characteristic of crevasses?
Correct A. Deep and narrow
B. Shallow and wide
C. Parallel to the glacier's surface
D. Perpendicular to the glacier's surface

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20
A diagram of a river shows a series of oxbow lakes. Which of the following is a characteristic of oxbow lakes?
A. Shallow and narrow
Correct B. Deep and wide
C. Parallel to the river's course
D. Perpendicular to the river's course

Correct Answer: B

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Question 21
What is the primary process responsible for the formation of the Niger Delta's unique landscape?
A. Tectonic uplift
B. Fluvial erosion
Correct C. Coastal deposition
D. Glacial activity

Correct Answer: C

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Question 22
The diagram below shows a cross-section of the Benue Trough. What is the primary rock type that makes up the trough's walls?
A. Granite
Correct B. Shale
C. Limestone
D. Sandstone

Correct Answer: B

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Question 23
What is the primary factor that determines the distribution of vegetation in Nigeria?
A. Temperature
Correct B. Precipitation
C. Altitude
D. Soil type

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24
The diagram below shows a map of Nigeria's climate zones. What is the primary climate zone that covers the majority of the country?
Correct A. Tropical
B. Savanna
C. Desert
D. Mountain

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
What is the primary process that contributes to soil erosion in Nigeria?
Correct A. Water erosion
B. Wind erosion
C. Glacial erosion
D. Coastal erosion

Correct Answer: A

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