POST UTME UI 2020 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The concept of 'carrying capacity' in population studies refers to the maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can support without degradation of the environment. Which of the following is a factor that affects carrying capacity?
A. Availability of food resources
B. Quality of water resources
C. Prevalence of diseases
D. Climate change
Question 2
What is the term for the process by which the landscape is shaped by the movement of ice?
A. Weathering
B. Erosion
C. Deposition
D. Glaciation
Question 3
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 4
What is the term for the process by which the landscape is shaped by the movement of water?
A. Weathering
B. Erosion
C. Deposition
D. Soil formation
Question 5
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. What is the name of the landform labeled 'A'?
A. Meander
B. Oxbow lake
C. Delta
D. Floodplain
Question 6
A population of 1000 individuals is growing at a rate of 10% per year. What will be the population after 5 years?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Question 7
In a population pyramid, what is the term for the age group that is typically characterized by a large number of individuals?
A. Dependent population
B. Working-age population
C. Dependent population
D. Elderly population
Question 8
The climate of a region is characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall throughout the year. Which of the following climate types is this region likely to have?
A. Tropical rainforest climate
B. Savanna climate
C. Desert climate
D. Temperate climate
Question 9
The diagram below shows the different climate belts of the world. Which climate belt is characterized by a cold and dry climate?
A. Tundra
B. Desert
C. Temperate
D. Tropical
Question 10
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. Freeze-thaw weathering
D. Abrasion
Question 11
A climate's temperature is influenced by its latitude and altitude. If a location has a latitude of 30°N and an altitude of 1000 m, what is its expected temperature?
A. 20°C
B. 25°C
C. 30°C
D. 35°C
Question 12
A river's discharge is affected by its slope, which is influenced by the rate of tectonic uplift. If the uplift rate increases by 20% and the river's slope remains constant, what percentage increase in discharge can be expected?
A. 10%
B. 20%
C. 30%
D. 40%
Question 13
The population growth rate of a country is measured by the:
A. Census
B. Birth rate
C. Death rate
D. Net reproduction rate
Question 14
The Earth's atmosphere is composed of 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, and 1% other gases. What is the percentage of oxygen in the atmosphere?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Question 15
The diagram below shows the distribution of vegetation in Nigeria. Which of the following regions is characterized by the savanna vegetation?
A. The Sahel region
B. The Guinea savanna region
C. The Sudan savanna region
D. The Congo Basin region

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