POST UTME NOUN 2024 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. What is the term for the process by which the river erodes the valley floor?
A. Erosion
B. Deposition
C. Solution
D. Abrasion
Question 2
The process of weathering that involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller fragments due to the expansion and contraction of water within the rock's pores is known as:
A. Mechanical weathering
B. Chemical weathering
C. Physical weathering
D. Biological weathering
Question 3
The diagram below shows a graph of the world's population growth. Which of the following statements is NOT true about the world's population growth?
A. The world's population is growing at a rate of 1.1% per year
B. The world's population is growing at a rate of 0.5% per year
C. The world's population is growing at a rate of 2.5% per year
D. The world's population is declining
Question 4
The diagram below shows the structure of a river delta. Which of the following is a characteristic of a river delta?
A. It is a type of sedimentary rock
B. It is formed by the deposition of sediment
C. It is a type of mountain range
D. It is a type of ocean current
Question 5
The map below shows the location of a major oil-producing region in Nigeria. What is the name of the state where the oil-producing region is located?
A. Rivers State
B. Delta State
C. Bayelsa State
D. Akwa Ibom State
Question 6
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a mountain range. Which of the following is a characteristic of the mountain range?
A. It is formed by the movement of tectonic plates
B. It is a type of sedimentary rock
C. It is a type of ocean current
D. It is a type of river delta
Question 7
The diagram below shows a simple economic model of supply and demand. What is the term for the point at which the supply and demand curves intersect?
A. Equilibrium price
B. Market clearing price
C. Supply price
D. Demand price
Question 8
The Benue Trough is a major geological feature in Nigeria, characterized by a series of faults and folds. What is the primary mechanism responsible for the formation of the Benue Trough?
A. Tectonic plate movement
B. Volcanic activity
C. Weathering and erosion
D. Glacial activity
Question 9
The table below shows the population growth rate of Nigeria over the past decade. Which of the following is a likely consequence of this growth rate?
A. Increased demand for housing and infrastructure
B. Decreased demand for food and water
C. Increased demand for healthcare and education
D. Decreased demand for energy and transportation
Question 10
A map of Nigeria shows a region with a high concentration of population and economic activity. What is the primary factor responsible for this concentration?
A. Proximity to the coast
B. Availability of fertile land
C. Access to transportation infrastructure
D. Presence of natural resources
Question 11
The map below shows the distribution of population density in Nigeria. Which of the following regions has the highest population density?
A. North-Central
B. South-West
C. North-East
D. South-South
Question 12
In the context of economic geography, which of the following is an example of a 'factor market'?
A. A market for goods
B. A market for labor
C. A market for capital
D. A market for services
Question 13
The Earth's rotation causes the following phenomenon:
A. Tides
B. Seasonal Changes
C. Day and Night Cycles
D. Weather Patterns
Question 14
The process of weathering that involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller fragments through the action of ice is known as _______.
A. Mechanical weathering
B. Chemical weathering
C. Physical weathering
D. Biological weathering
Question 15
A map projection is a representation of the Earth's surface on a flat surface. Which of the following map projections is known for preserving angles and shapes?
A. Mercator Projection
B. Gall-Peters Projection
C. Robinson Projection
D. Azimuthal Equidistant Projection

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