POST UTME NOUN 2022 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The process of weathering that involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller fragments through mechanical forces is known as
Correct A. Mechanical weathering
B. Chemical weathering
C. Physical weathering
D. Biological weathering

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
A map scale of 1:50,000 means that 1 centimeter on the map represents
A. 1 kilometer
Correct B. 500 meters
C. 1 kilometer
D. 2 kilometers

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3
The Earth's rotation causes the Coriolis effect, which results in the deflection of moving objects to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and to the left in the Southern Hemisphere. This effect is most pronounced in the
A. Tropics
B. Equator
Correct C. Polar regions
D. Mid-latitudes

Correct Answer: C

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Question 4
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT typically found in this type of valley?
A. Meander
B. Oxbow lake
Correct C. Plateau
D. Delta

Correct Answer: C

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Question 5
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between temperature and altitude. Which of the following statements is NOT supported by the data?
A. Temperature decreases with increasing altitude
Correct B. Temperature increases with increasing altitude
C. The relationship is linear
D. The relationship is exponential

Correct Answer: B

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Question 6
In a tropical savanna climate, which of the following is a characteristic of the vegetation?
A. Tall trees and dense undergrowth
Correct B. Short grasses and scattered trees
C. Dense forests and few trees
D. No vegetation at all

Correct Answer: B

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Question 7
A firm in the manufacturing sector is considering relocating to a new location. Which of the following factors would most likely influence the decision?
A. Availability of raw materials
B. Proximity to markets
C. Cost of labor
Correct D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

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Question 8
A river has a discharge of 1000 m3/s and a velocity of 2 m/s. What is the cross-sectional area of the river?
A. 500 m2
Correct B. 1000 m2
C. 2000 m2
D. 5000 m2

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9
A population of 1000 people is growing at a rate of 5% per year. What is the population after 10 years?
A. 1638
B. 1800
C. 2000
Correct D. 2200

Correct Answer: D

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Question 10
A firm in the service sector is considering outsourcing its IT services. Which of the following is a potential benefit of outsourcing?
A. Increased efficiency
B. Reduced costs
C. Improved quality
Correct D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

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Question 11
A map projection that preserves angles and shapes is known as a:
Correct A. Conformal projection
B. Azimuthal projection
C. Gnomonic projection
D. Orthographic projection

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
The process of soil erosion by water is known as:
A. Rill erosion
B. Gully erosion
Correct C. Sheet erosion
D. Splash erosion

Correct Answer: C

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Question 13
A diagram showing the structure of the solar system, including the Sun, planets, and their relative distances, is known as a:
Correct A. Orbital diagram
B. Scale model
C. Solar system map
D. Astronomical chart

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
The economic concept of opportunity cost refers to the:
Correct A. Maximum benefit that could have been obtained from an alternative course of action
B. Minimum cost of producing a good or service
C. Maximum cost of producing a good or service
D. Minimum benefit of producing a good or service

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
A diagram showing the structure of a cell, including the nucleus, mitochondria, and ribosomes, is known as a:
A. Microscopic diagram
Correct B. Cellular diagram
C. Biological diagram
D. Anatomical diagram

Correct Answer: B

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Question 16
In a study on population growth, the population of a city is modeled using the logistic growth equation: ( rac{dP}{dt} = rPleft(1 - rac{P}{K} ight) ). If the carrying capacity ( K ) is 100,000 and the initial population ( P_0 ) is 10,000, what is the population at time ( t = 10 ) years?
A. 50,000
Correct B. 75,000
C. 90,000
D. 100,000

Correct Answer: B

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Question 17
A company is considering two different locations for a new factory. Location A has a population of 50,000 people, while Location B has a population of 100,000 people. If the company expects to sell 10 units of its product per person per year, what is the total market potential for each location?
A. 500,000 units/year
Correct B. 1,000,000 units/year
C. 1,500,000 units/year
D. 2,000,000 units/year

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18
A farmer is considering two different types of fertilizers for his crops. Fertilizer A costs ₦500 per bag and provides 20% more yield than Fertilizer B, which costs ₦300 per bag. If the farmer expects to use 100 bags of fertilizer, what is the total cost and yield for each type of fertilizer?
Correct A. ₦60,000, 20% more yield
B. ₦50,000, 10% more yield
C. ₦70,000, 30% more yield
D. ₦80,000, 40% more yield

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
A river flows through a valley with a width of 100 meters and a depth of 50 meters. If the river's velocity is 2 meters per second, what is the volume of water flowing through the valley per second?
A. 100 cubic meters/second
Correct B. 200 cubic meters/second
C. 500 cubic meters/second
D. 1,000 cubic meters/second

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20
A company is planning to build a new factory on a site with a soil type that is prone to erosion. If the site has a slope of 10 degrees and a rainfall intensity of 50 mm/hour, what is the rate of soil erosion per hour?
A. 0.5 mm/hour
B. 1.0 mm/hour
Correct C. 2.0 mm/hour
D. 5.0 mm/hour

Correct Answer: C

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Question 21
In the context of Economic Geography, what is the primary factor that determines the location of a manufacturing industry?
A. Transportation costs
B. Labor costs
Correct C. Availability of raw materials
D. Market demand

Correct Answer: C

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Question 22
What is the name of the rock cycle process that involves the transformation of sedimentary rocks into metamorphic rocks?
Correct A. Metamorphism
B. Weathering
C. Erosion
D. Deposition

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
In the context of Population and Settlement Studies, what is the term used to describe the movement of people from rural areas to urban areas?
Correct A. Urbanization
B. Ruralization
C. Migration
D. Counterurbanization

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24
What is the name of the soil formation process that involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller particles?
Correct A. Weathering
B. Erosion
C. Deposition
D. Soil creep

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
In the context of Geography of Nigeria, what is the name of the largest river in Nigeria?
Correct A. Niger River
B. Benue River
C. Kaduna River
D. Hadejia River

Correct Answer: A

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