POST UTME UI 2021 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
In a landscape dominated by the processes of weathering and erosion, what is the primary mechanism responsible for the formation of a 'dome-shaped' landform?
Correct A. Glacial erosion
B. Karst processes
C. Volcanic activity
D. Tectonic uplift

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
A company that specializes in the production of cement has a factory located near a limestone quarry. What type of economic activity is this an example of?
A. Primary economic activity
Correct B. Secondary economic activity
C. Tertiary economic activity
D. Quaternary economic activity

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3
A farmer in a region with a humid subtropical climate notices that the soil in his field is prone to erosion. What type of vegetation belt is most likely to be associated with this climate?
Correct A. Tropical rainforest
B. Temperate deciduous forest
C. Temperate grassland
D. Desert

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
A geologist studying the formation of a mountain range notices that the rocks in the range are primarily composed of granite. What type of internal landform process is responsible for the formation of these rocks?
A. Plate tectonics
B. Volcanic activity
C. Weathering and erosion
Correct D. Metamorphism

Correct Answer: D

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Question 5
A company that specializes in the production of textiles has a factory located near a region with a high concentration of cotton farms. What type of economic activity is this an example of?
A. Primary economic activity
Correct B. Secondary economic activity
C. Tertiary economic activity
D. Quaternary economic activity

Correct Answer: B

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Question 6
What is the primary mechanism of soil erosion in Nigeria?
A. Water erosion
B. Wind erosion
C. Sheet erosion
Correct D. Gully erosion

Correct Answer: D

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Question 7
What is the process by which the Earth's plates move and change?
Correct A. Plate tectonics
B. Continental drift
C. Seafloor spreading
D. Mountain building

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
What is the name of the largest river in Nigeria?
Correct A. Niger River
B. Benue River
C. Kaduna River
D. Osun River

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
What is the term for the movement of people from rural areas to urban areas?
Correct A. Urbanization
B. Ruralization
C. Migration
D. Urban drift

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
What is the process by which the Earth's surface is shaped by external forces such as wind and water?
A. Weathering
Correct B. Erosion
C. Deposition
D. Plate tectonics

Correct Answer: B

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Question 11
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Identify the landform labeled 'A'.
Correct A. A meander
B. A oxbow lake
C. A delta
D. A waterfall

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
The following table shows the population growth of a city over a period of 10 years. Calculate the average annual growth rate.
A. 5%
B. 6%
Correct C. 7%
D. 8%

Correct Answer: C

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Question 13
The diagram below shows a map of a region with different landforms. Identify the type of landform labeled 'B'.
A. A mountain
Correct B. A plateau
C. A valley
D. A delta

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14
The following equation represents the relationship between the population of a city and its area. Solve for the population when the area is 100 square kilometers.
A. 20,000
B. 30,000
Correct C. 40,000
D. 50,000

Correct Answer: C

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Question 15
The diagram below shows a map of a region with different climate zones. Identify the type of climate labeled 'C'.
A. Tropical
B. Temperate
Correct C. Desert
D. Polar

Correct Answer: C

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Question 16
In the context of rocks and landform development, what is the primary mechanism responsible for the formation of karst landscapes?
A. Weathering and erosion
B. Tectonic uplift and subsidence
Correct C. Karst dissolution
D. Glacial deposition

Correct Answer: C

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Question 17
A map shows a region with a high concentration of vegetation in the savanna belt. What is the most likely climate type associated with this region?
A. Tropical rainforest
Correct B. Savanna
C. Desert
D. Temperate grassland

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18
A diagram shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is most likely to be found in the valley?
A. Meandering river
B. Oxbow lake
C. Delta
Correct D. Floodplain

Correct Answer: D

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Question 19
A map shows a region with a high concentration of agricultural land. What is the most likely economic activity associated with this region?
A. Mining
B. Manufacturing
Correct C. Agriculture
D. Tourism

Correct Answer: C

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Question 20
A diagram shows a soil profile. Which of the following soil types is most likely to be found in the profile?
A. Alluvial soil
Correct B. Laterite soil
C. Alfisol
D. Mollisol

Correct Answer: B

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Question 21
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 22
In the context of economic geography, which of the following is an example of a 'backward linkages' in the production process?
A. The use of imported raw materials
B. The employment of local labor
Correct C. The purchase of intermediate goods from local suppliers
D. The sale of finished goods to foreign markets

Correct Answer: C

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Question 23
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 24
The concept of 'entropy' in thermodynamics refers to the measure of the disorder or randomness of a system. Which of the following is a key factor that influences entropy?
Correct A. Temperature
B. Pressure
C. Volume
D. Molecular weight

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
The diagram below shows a simple harmonic motion. What is the equation of motion for this system?
A. ( x(t) = A sin(omega t + phi) )
Correct B. ( x(t) = A cos(omega t + phi) )
C. ( x(t) = A an(omega t + phi) )
D. ( x(t) = A sec(omega t + phi) )

Correct Answer: B

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