POST UTME UI 2017 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The diagram below shows a map of the world's major trade routes. Which of the following best describes the significance of the Silk Road in world trade?
A. Established trade routes between Europe and Asia
B. Facilitated the spread of ideas and cultures between East and West
C. Enabled the exchange of goods and services between Africa and the Middle East
D. Promoted economic growth and development in the Indian subcontinent
Question 2
The diagram below shows a graph of carbon emissions over time. Which of the following best describes the impact of climate change on global carbon emissions?
A. Increased carbon emissions, accelerated climate change
B. Decreased carbon emissions, slowed climate change
C. No significant impact on carbon emissions
D. Increased carbon sequestration, reversed climate change
Question 3
The diagram below shows a graph of population growth over time. Which of the following best describes the stage of population growth that the graph represents?
A. Exponential growth
B. Logistic growth
C. Stationary population
D. Declining population
Question 4
A river has a discharge of 100 cubic meters per second. If the river flows for 8 hours per day, what is the total volume of water discharged per day?
A. 800,000 cubic meters
B. 1,000,000 cubic meters
C. 1,200,000 cubic meters
D. 1,600,000 cubic meters
Question 5
A map projection that preserves angles and shapes is known as a:
A. Azimuthal
B. Gnomonic
C. Conformal
D. Equidistant
Question 6
A rock sample is composed of 60% quartz, 20% feldspar, and 20% mica. What is the percentage of the rock sample that is not quartz?
A. 20%
B. 40%
C. 60%
D. 80%
Question 7
A population of 1000 people is distributed across a region with a mean density of 50 people per square kilometer. If the region has an area of 20 square kilometers, what is the population density of the region?
A. 25 people per square kilometer
B. 50 people per square kilometer
C. 75 people per square kilometer
D. 100 people per square kilometer
Question 8
The population of a city is increasing at a rate of 5% per annum. If the current population is 100,000, what will be the population after 2 years?
A. 110,000
B. 115,000
C. 120,000
D. 125,000
Question 9
The diagram below shows a map of Nigeria. What is the name of the state labeled 'B'?
A. Lagos
B. Ogun
C. Oyo
D. Osun
Question 10
The process of soil formation through the weathering of rocks is an example of what type of geological process?
A. Mechanical weathering
B. Chemical weathering
C. Biological weathering
D. Denudation
Question 11
The concept of 'carrying capacity' in environmental management refers to the maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can support indefinitely. Which of the following best describes the factors that influence carrying capacity?
A. Population growth rate, resource availability, and environmental degradation
B. Climate change, disease prevalence, and human activity
C. Food availability, water quality, and habitat destruction
D. Genetic diversity, species interaction, and ecosystem resilience
Question 12
A map is a representation of the Earth's surface on a flat surface. Which of the following is a type of map?
A. Topographic map
B. Thematic map
C. Cartogram
D. All of the above
Question 13
A soil profile consists of 30% sand, 40% silt, and 30% clay. What is the texture of this soil?
A. Sandy Loam
B. Silty Clay
C. Clay Loam
D. Sandy Clay
Question 14
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river delta. Which of the following landforms is NOT typically found in a river delta?
A. Delta
B. Oxbow lake
C. Deltaic plain
D. Glacier
Question 15
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. What is the name of the landform labeled 'A'?
A. Valley
B. Plateau
C. Hill
D. Mountain

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