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POST UTME UI 2020 Geography | Objective

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Question 1

Determine the type of soil formation that occurs in a region with a high rainfall and a steep slope.

Correct A. Krotovina

B. Lithosol

C. Terra Rossa

D. Alfisol

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2

The diagram below shows the different climate belts of the world. Which climate belt is characterized by a cold and dry climate?

Correct A. Tundra

B. Desert

C. Temperate

D. Tropical

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3

A population of 1000 individuals is growing at a rate of 10% per year. What will be the population after 5 years?

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Question 4

The diagram below shows the different landforms of the world. Which landform is characterized by a high and steep slope?

Correct A. Mountain

B. Hill

C. Plateau

D. Valley

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5

The Earth's atmosphere is composed of 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, and 1% other gases. What is the percentage of oxygen in the atmosphere?

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Question 6

The diagram below shows the distribution of vegetation in Nigeria. Which of the following climate belts is characterized by the presence of tropical rainforests?

Correct A. Tropical rainforest

B. Savanna

C. Desert

D. Mountain

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7

A company is planning to establish a new factory in Nigeria. The factory will be located in a region with a high population density. Which of the following environmental issues is likely to be a major concern for the company?

A. Air pollution

Correct B. Water pollution

C. Soil pollution

D. Noise pollution

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8

The diagram below shows the process of plate tectonics. Which of the following is the result of the movement of the African plate?

A. Mountain building

B. Volcanic eruption

C. Earthquake

Correct D. Sea floor spreading

Correct Answer: D

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Question 9

The diagram below shows the distribution of population in Nigeria. Which of the following is the most densely populated state in Nigeria?

Correct A. Lagos

B. Kano

C. Kaduna

D. Abuja

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10

The diagram below shows the process of erosion. Which of the following is the result of the process of erosion?

A. Mountain building

B. Volcanic eruption

Correct C. Deposition

D. Sea floor spreading

Correct Answer: C

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Question 11

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%

Correct B. 20%

C. 30%

D. 40%

Correct Answer: B

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Question 12

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 13

A population's growth rate is influenced by its birth rate and death rate. If the birth rate increases by 15% and the death rate remains constant, what percentage increase in growth rate can be expected?

A. 10%

Correct B. 15%

C. 20%

D. 25%

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14

A soil's texture is influenced by its particle size distribution. If a soil has a sand content of 40%, silt content of 30%, and clay content of 30%, what is its texture?

Correct A. Sandy Loam

B. Silty Clay

C. Clay Loam

D. Sandy Clay

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15

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

Correct C. 30°C

D. 35°C

Correct Answer: C

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Question 16

The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is characterized by a complex network of rivers and creeks. Which of the following is a major factor contributing to the formation of these waterways?

A. Tectonic activity

Correct B. Erosion by the Niger River

C. Deposition of sediments

D. Volcanic activity

Correct Answer: B

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Question 17

The Earth's surface is composed of several distinct layers. Which of the following is NOT one of the layers of the Earth?

A. Crust

B. Mantle

C. Core

Correct D. Atmosphere

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, including mountains, volcanoes, and oceanic trenches. Which of the following is a type of plate boundary?

A. Divergent boundary

B. Convergent boundary

C. Transform boundary

Correct D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

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Question 19

The Niger River is the longest river in West Africa and flows through several countries, including Nigeria, Benin, and Niger. Which of the following is a major tributary of the Niger River?

A. Benue River

B. Kaduna River

C. Shagari River

Correct D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

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Question 20

The Sahara Desert is the largest hot desert in the world and covers a significant portion of North Africa. Which of the following is a major factor contributing to the formation of the Sahara Desert?

A. Tectonic activity

B. Climate change

Correct C. Erosion by wind and water

D. Volcanic activity

Correct Answer: C

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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

A company that specializes in the production of textiles is an example of a:

A. Primary industry

Correct B. Secondary industry

C. Tertiary industry

D. Quaternary industry

Correct Answer: B

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Question 23

The map projection that preserves the shape of the features on the Earth's surface is known as:

A. Mercator projection

B. Gall-Peters projection

C. Robinson projection

Correct D. Azimuthal equidistant projection

Correct Answer: D

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Question 24

The population growth rate of a country is measured by the:

A. Census

B. Birth rate

C. Death rate

Correct D. Net reproduction rate

Correct Answer: D

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Question 25

The process of land formation that involves the movement of rocks and soil by wind and water is known as:

A. Weathering

Correct B. Erosion

C. Deposition

D. Plate tectonics

Correct Answer: B

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