POST UTME RSU 2017 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
In the context of Economic Geography, what is the primary factor that determines the location of a manufacturing industry?
A. Accessibility to raw materials
B. Availability of labor
Correct C. Proximity to markets
D. Government incentives

Correct Answer: C

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Question 2
A rock sample is composed of 60% quartz, 20% feldspar, and 20% mica. What is the percentage of mica in the rock sample?
A. 10%
Correct B. 20%
C. 30%
D. 40%

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. What is the name of the landform labeled 'A'?
Correct A. Meander
B. Oxbow lake
C. Delta
D. Floodplain

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
A population of 1000 people has an average age of 30 years. If 50 new people are added to the population, what is the new average age?
A. 29.5
Correct B. 30
C. 30.5
D. 31

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5
The diagram below shows a simple circuit. What is the value of the current (I) in the circuit?
A. 2A
B. 4A
Correct C. 6A
D. 8A

Correct Answer: C

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Question 6
The process of soil formation involves the interaction of several factors, including climate, topography, and vegetation. Which of the following is NOT a primary factor in soil formation?
Correct A. Water
B. Climate
C. Topography
D. Vegetation

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
A map is a representation of the Earth's surface. What is the term for the process of creating a map?
Correct A. Cartography
B. Geography
C. Topography
D. Surveying

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
The Earth's surface is composed of several types of rocks, including igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. Which of the following is a characteristic of igneous rocks?
Correct A. They are formed from the cooling and solidification of magma
B. They are formed from the compression of sediments
C. They are formed from the alteration of existing rocks
D. They are formed from the weathering of rocks

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
The process of soil erosion involves the removal of soil particles from one location to another. Which of the following is a major cause of soil erosion?
Correct A. Water
B. Wind
C. Ice
D. Gravity

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
The Earth's rotation causes the planet to bulge at the equator. What is the term for this phenomenon?
Correct A. Equatorial bulge
B. Polar bulge
C. Elliptical shape
D. Spherical shape

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
The concept of 'carrying capacity' in population studies refers to the maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can support without degrading its quality. Which of the following is a key factor that determines carrying capacity?
Correct A. Availability of food
B. Water quality
C. Climate
D. Human population density

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
In the context of Economic Geography, what is the primary function of a 'port of trade'?
Correct A. To facilitate international trade
B. To provide a hub for regional commerce
C. To serve as a center for industrial production
D. To act as a transportation hub for domestic trade

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
The diagram below illustrates the process of plate tectonics. Which of the following is a consequence of subduction?
A. The formation of a volcanic arc
Correct B. The creation of a deep-sea trench
C. The uplift of a mountain range
D. The formation of a rift valley

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14
The concept of 'push-pull factors' in migration studies refers to the forces that drive individuals to move from one location to another. Which of the following is an example of a push factor?
A. Availability of job opportunities
Correct B. Conflict or war
C. Environmental degradation
D. Cultural or social differences

Correct Answer: B

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Question 15
The diagram below illustrates the structure of the Earth's atmosphere. Which of the following is a characteristic of the stratosphere?
A. High levels of atmospheric pressure
Correct B. High levels of ozone
C. High levels of water vapor
D. High levels of temperature

Correct Answer: B

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Question 16
The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is characterized by a complex network of rivers and creeks. What is the primary reason for this complex network?
A. The Niger Delta region is located in a zone of high tectonic activity.
B. The Niger Delta region is a low-lying area with a high water table.
Correct C. The Niger Delta region has a high rainfall and runoff.
D. The Niger Delta region is a zone of coastal erosion.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 17
The Earth's atmosphere is composed of several layers. Which of the following is NOT a layer of the Earth's atmosphere?
A. Troposphere
B. Stratosphere
C. Mesosphere
Correct D. Ionosphere

Correct Answer: D

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Question 18
The process of plate tectonics is responsible for the formation of many of the Earth's features. What is the primary mechanism by which plate tectonics occurs?
Correct A. Convection currents in the Earth's mantle
B. Radioactive decay in the Earth's core
C. Gravitational forces acting on the Earth's crust
D. Tidal forces acting on the Earth's oceans

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
The Niger River is the longest river in West Africa and flows through several countries. What is the primary reason for the Niger River's course?
A. The Niger River flows through a zone of high tectonic activity.
B. The Niger River flows through a low-lying area with a high water table.
Correct C. The Niger River flows through a region of high rainfall and runoff.
D. The Niger River flows through a zone of coastal erosion.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 20
The Earth's climate is influenced by several factors. What is the primary factor that influences the Earth's climate?
Correct A. The amount of solar radiation the Earth receives
B. The amount of greenhouse gases in the Earth's atmosphere
C. The Earth's distance from the Sun
D. The Earth's rotation rate

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
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
Correct C. Physical weathering
D. Biological weathering

Correct Answer: C

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Question 22
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
C. Point bar
Correct D. Oxygen

Correct Answer: D

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Question 23
The diagram below shows a simple titration setup. What is the purpose of the burette in this setup?
Correct A. To measure the volume of the solution
B. To add the titrant to the solution
C. To mix the solution and the titrant
D. To measure the pH of the solution

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a mountain range. Which of the following landforms is typically found in this type of terrain?
A. Mountain pass
Correct B. U-shaped valley
C. Plateau
D. Foothill

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25
The diagram below shows a simple diagram of a river's course. What is the term for the area where the river widens and slows down?
A. Delta
B. Estuary
Correct C. Floodplain
D. River mouth

Correct Answer: C

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