POST UTME NOUN 2024 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
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
Correct B. Chemical weathering
C. Physical weathering
D. Biological weathering

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2
A map scale of 1:50,000 indicates that 1 centimeter on the map represents a real distance of:
A. 500 meters
Correct B. 5 kilometers
C. 50 kilometers
D. 500 kilometers

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3
The diagram below shows the 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
C. Delta
Correct D. Waterfall

Correct Answer: D

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Question 4
The process of soil formation that involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller particles through the action of wind, water, and ice is known as:
A. Mechanical weathering
B. Chemical weathering
Correct C. Physical weathering
D. Biological weathering

Correct Answer: C

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Question 5
The diagram below shows the solar system. Which of the following planets is NOT a gas giant?
A. Mercury
B. Venus
C. Earth
Correct D. Mars

Correct Answer: D

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Question 6
The concept of 'carrying capacity' in population studies refers to the maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can sustainably support. Which of the following is a key factor that influences carrying capacity?
Correct A. Availability of food resources
B. Predation pressure
C. Disease prevalence
D. Climate variability

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
In the context of economic geography, which of the following is an example of a 'factor market'?
A. A market for goods
Correct B. A market for labor
C. A market for capital
D. A market for services

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8
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?
Correct A. Erosion
B. Deposition
C. Solution
D. Abrasion

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
The concept of 'entropy' in thermodynamics refers to the measure of a system's disorder or randomness. Which of the following is an example of a process that increases entropy?
A. A refrigerator cooling a room
B. A heat engine converting heat into work
Correct C. A cup of hot coffee left to cool
D. A chemical reaction that releases heat

Correct Answer: C

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Question 10
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?
Correct A. Equilibrium price
B. Market clearing price
C. Supply price
D. Demand price

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
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
Correct B. Gall-Peters Projection
C. Robinson Projection
D. Azimuthal Equidistant Projection

Correct Answer: B

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Question 12
The Earth's rotation causes the following phenomenon:
A. Tides
B. Seasonal Changes
Correct C. Day and Night Cycles
D. Weather Patterns

Correct Answer: C

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Question 13
The Niger Delta is a region of high population density and economic activity in Nigeria. What is the primary reason for the high population density in this region?
A. Availability of fertile land for agriculture
Correct B. Access to the Niger River for transportation and trade
C. Presence of oil and gas reserves
D. Proximity to major cities

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14
The process of weathering involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller particles. Which of the following is an example of mechanical weathering?
Correct A. Freeze-thaw action
B. Chemical weathering
C. Erosion
D. Attrition

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
The population growth rate is a measure of the rate at which a population is increasing or decreasing. What is the formula for calculating the population growth rate?
A. ( P = P_0 + rt )
Correct B. ( P = P_0 e^{rt} )
C. ( P = P_0 - rt )
D. ( P = P_0 sqrt{rt} )

Correct Answer: B

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Question 16
The process of soil formation involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller particles through the action of wind, water, and ice. Which of the following is NOT a type of soil formation?
A. Weathering
B. Erosion
C. Deposition
Correct D. Fermentation

Correct Answer: D

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Question 17
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
Correct 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

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18
The population of a city is growing at a rate of 2% per annum. If the current population is 100,000, what will be the population after 5 years?
A. 120,000
B. 125,000
Correct C. 130,000
D. 135,000

Correct Answer: C

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Question 19
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a mountain range. Which of the following is a characteristic of the mountain range?
Correct 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

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20
The diagram below shows a map of Nigeria. Which of the following cities is NOT located in the northern part of the country?
A. Kano
Correct B. Lagos
C. Abuja
D. Port Harcourt

Correct Answer: B

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Question 21
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. A meander
B. A waterfall
Correct C. A delta
D. A canyon

Correct Answer: C

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Question 22
The diagram below shows a map of the world's climate zones. Which of the following climate zones is characterized by high temperatures and high humidity throughout the year?
Correct A. Tropical rainforest
B. Desert
C. Temperate
D. Polar

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
The diagram below shows a graph of the Earth's orbit around the Sun. Which of the following statements is NOT true about the Earth's orbit?
A. The Earth's orbit is elliptical
Correct B. The Earth's orbit is circular
C. The Earth's orbit is tilted at an angle of 23.5°
D. The Earth's orbit is a perfect circle

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24
The diagram below shows a map of the world's vegetation zones. Which of the following vegetation zones is characterized by a mix of coniferous and deciduous trees?
A. Temperate rainforest
B. Tropical rainforest
C. Boreal forest
Correct D. Temperate deciduous forest

Correct Answer: D

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Question 25
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
Correct D. The world's population is declining

Correct Answer: D

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