POST UTME UNILORIN 2023 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
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. Biological weathering
Correct D. Hydrolytic weathering

Correct Answer: D

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Question 2
A city with a population of 500,000 and a growth rate of 3% per annum will have a population of
A. 520,000
B. 525,000
Correct C. 530,000
D. 535,000

Correct Answer: C

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Question 3
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT a result of fluvial erosion?
A. Meander
B. Oxbow lake
Correct C. Delta
D. Waterfall

Correct Answer: C

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Question 4
The diagram below shows a simple circuit. What is the current flowing through the 2 ohm resistor?
A. 1 A
Correct B. 2 A
C. 3 A
D. 4 A

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5
The diagram below shows a simple graph. What is the equation of the line passing through the points (2, 3) and (4, 5)?
Correct A. y = 2x + 1
B. y = 2x - 1
C. y = x + 2
D. y = x - 2

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
The population growth rate of Nigeria is influenced by the country's high Total Fertility Rate (TFR). Which of the following is a major factor contributing to Nigeria's high TFR?
A. Limited access to family planning services
B. High infant mortality rates
C. Low levels of education among women
Correct D. Cultural and religious beliefs

Correct Answer: D

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Question 7
The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is characterized by a complex network of rivers and wetlands. Which of the following is a major environmental issue affecting the region?
Correct A. Oil spills and pollution
B. Deforestation and habitat loss
C. Climate change and sea-level rise
D. Soil erosion and landslides

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
The savannas of Nigeria are characterized by a distinct vegetation type. Which of the following is a key feature of savanna vegetation?
A. Tall trees and dense canopies
Correct B. Short grasses and scattered trees
C. Dense forests and shrubs
D. Mangrove forests and salt-tolerant plants

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9
The Jos Plateau of Nigeria is a region of significant economic importance. Which of the following is a major economic activity in the region?
A. Agriculture and livestock production
Correct B. Mining and quarrying
C. Manufacturing and industry
D. Tourism and hospitality

Correct Answer: B

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Question 10
The Ogun River of Nigeria is a major watercourse in the country. Which of the following is a major environmental issue affecting the river?
Correct A. Pollution from industrial and agricultural activities
B. Sedimentation and erosion
C. Climate change and sea-level rise
D. Over-extraction of groundwater

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
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?
A. Climate
B. Topography
C. Vegetation
Correct D. Gravity

Correct Answer: D

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Question 12
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following is a characteristic of the river valley?
A. A steep slope
Correct B. A flat bottom
C. A narrow width
D. A winding course

Correct Answer: B

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Question 13
The Earth's atmosphere is composed of several layers, including the troposphere, stratosphere, and mesosphere. Which of the following is a characteristic of the stratosphere?
A. It contains most of the Earth's water vapor
B. It is the layer where most of the Earth's weather occurs
Correct C. It contains a high concentration of ozone
D. It is the layer where the Earth's atmosphere meets space

Correct Answer: C

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Question 14
The diagram below shows a geological map of a region. Which of the following is a type of rock formation indicated by the map?
Correct A. Sedimentary rock
B. Igneous rock
C. Metamorphic rock
D. Foliated rock

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
The diagram below shows a graph of population growth over time. Which of the following is a characteristic of the population growth?
Correct A. Exponential growth
B. Linear growth
C. Logarithmic growth
D. Sigmoid growth

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
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. Geology
B. Climate
C. Topography
D. Vegetation

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
A river flows through a valley and has a meandering course. What is the primary reason for this meandering?
Correct A. Erosion by the river
B. Deposition of sediment
C. Tectonic activity
D. Human activity

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
A company is planning to establish a new factory in a region with a high level of environmental degradation. Which of the following is the most appropriate strategy for the company to adopt?
A. To ignore the environmental concerns and proceed with the factory
Correct B. To conduct an environmental impact assessment and implement measures to mitigate the effects
C. To abandon the project due to the environmental concerns
D. To outsource the factory to a different region

Correct Answer: B

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Question 19
A country is experiencing a severe drought, and the government is considering implementing a policy to conserve water. Which of the following is the most effective strategy for conserving water?
A. To implement a policy of rationing water
B. To invest in desalination plants to provide fresh water
Correct C. To promote the use of water-efficient technologies
D. To increase the price of water to discourage its use

Correct Answer: C

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Question 20
A company is planning to establish a new factory in a region with a high level of air pollution. Which of the following is the most appropriate strategy for the company to adopt?
A. To ignore the air pollution concerns and proceed with the factory
Correct B. To conduct an air quality assessment and implement measures to mitigate the effects
C. To abandon the project due to the air pollution concerns
D. To outsource the factory to a different region

Correct Answer: B

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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
Correct B. Chemical weathering
C. Physical weathering
D. Biological weathering

Correct Answer: B

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Question 22
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 23
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between the concentration of a solution and the volume of the solution. What is the name of the process represented by the graph?
Correct A. Dilution
B. Concentration
C. Titration
D. Distillation

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24
The diagram below shows a map of a region with different landforms. What is the name of the landform labeled 'B'?
A. Mountain
Correct B. Plateau
C. Hill
D. Valley

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a soil profile. What is the name of the layer labeled 'C'?
A. Topsoil
B. Subsoil
Correct C. Regolith
D. Bedrock

Correct Answer: C

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