POST UTME UNILORIN 2023 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The main economic activity in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria is:
A. Agriculture
B. Mining
C. Oil and gas production
D. Manufacturing
Question 2
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
D. Cultural and religious beliefs
Question 3
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a soil profile. What is the name of the layer labeled 'C'?
A. Topsoil
B. Subsoil
C. Regolith
D. Bedrock
Question 4
A diagram shows a simple ecosystem with a producer, a consumer, and a decomposer. What is the role of the decomposer in this ecosystem?
A. The decomposer breaks down dead organic matter and recycles nutrients.
B. The decomposer is a primary producer and converts sunlight into energy.
C. The decomposer is a secondary consumer and feeds on other animals.
D. The decomposer is a decomposer and breaks down dead organic matter.
Question 5
The process by which soil is formed from the weathering of rocks is known as:
A. Soil erosion
B. Soil formation
C. Weathering
D. Pedogenesis
Question 6
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. Geology
B. Climate
C. Topography
D. Vegetation
Question 7
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
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
Question 8
The diagram below shows a simple graph. What is the equation of the line passing through the points (2, 3) and (4, 5)?
A. y = 2x + 1
B. y = 2x - 1
C. y = x + 2
D. y = x - 2
Question 9
A city with a population of 500,000 has a growth rate of 2% per annum. If the city's population is expected to double in 35 years, what is the annual growth rate of the city?
A. 2.5%
B. 3%
C. 3.5%
D. 4%
Question 10
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
D. Hydrolytic weathering
Question 11
A map projection that preserves angles and shapes is known as a:
A. Conformal map projection
B. Azimuthal equidistant projection
C. Gall-Peters projection
D. Robinson projection
Question 12
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river. Which of the following is a characteristic of the river?
A. The river is straight
B. The river is meandering
C. The river is braided
D. The river is deltaic
Question 13
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 14
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
D. Gravity
Question 15
A granitic intrusion is characterized by a large body of intrusive igneous rock that has a distinct contact zone with the surrounding rocks. What is the primary reason for the formation of this contact zone?
A. The intrusion of magma into the surrounding rocks causes thermal stress, resulting in the formation of fractures and a contact zone.
B. The surrounding rocks are subjected to hydrothermal alteration, leading to the formation of a contact zone.
C. The intrusion of magma into the surrounding rocks causes a change in the mineral composition, resulting in the formation of a contact zone.
D. The surrounding rocks are subjected to mechanical stress, resulting in the formation of a contact zone.

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