POST UTME UNILORIN 2024 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
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 high level of sedimentation in this region?
A. Tectonic activity
B. Human activities such as deforestation and sand mining
Correct C. High rainfall and runoff from surrounding hills
D. Sea level rise

Correct Answer: C

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Question 2
A rock sample is collected from the Jos Plateau in Nigeria. The rock is composed of interlocking crystals of quartz and feldspar. What type of rock is this sample most likely to be?
A. Igneous rock
B. Sedimentary rock
C. Metamorphic rock
Correct D. Granite

Correct Answer: D

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Question 3
A map of Nigeria is shown below. What is the name of the river that flows through the city of Kano?
Correct A. Hadejia River
B. Kano River
C. Sokoto River
D. Kaduna River

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
The Earth's atmosphere is composed of several layers. Which of the following is the layer that contains the majority of the Earth's atmospheric pressure?
Correct A. Troposphere
B. Stratosphere
C. Mesosphere
D. Thermosphere

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
A soil sample is collected from the savannas of Nigeria. The soil is composed of a mixture of sand, silt, and clay. What type of soil is this sample most likely to be?
A. Alluvial soil
B. Laterite soil
Correct C. Alfisol
D. Ultisol

Correct Answer: C

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Question 6
The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is characterized by a unique combination of physical and economic factors. What is the primary reason for the high level of sedimentation in the Niger Delta?
A. The Niger Delta is located in a region of high precipitation and runoff.
Correct B. The Niger Delta is a deltaic plain formed by the deposition of sediment from the Niger River.
C. The Niger Delta is a region of high tectonic activity, resulting in the uplift of the surrounding terrain.
D. The Niger Delta is a region of high evaporation, resulting in the concentration of salts and minerals.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 7
The population of Nigeria is projected to reach 440 million by 2050. What is the primary factor contributing to this rapid population growth?
Correct A. High fertility rates and a young age structure.
B. Low mortality rates and improved healthcare.
C. Urbanization and migration to cities.
D. Agricultural development and economic growth.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
The Jos Plateau is a region of Nigeria characterized by a unique combination of rocks and landforms. What is the primary reason for the formation of the Jos Plateau?
A. The Jos Plateau is a region of volcanic activity, resulting in the formation of igneous rocks.
Correct B. The Jos Plateau is a region of tectonic activity, resulting in the uplift of the surrounding terrain.
C. The Jos Plateau is a region of erosion, resulting in the formation of a plateau.
D. The Jos Plateau is a region of sedimentation, resulting in the formation of a deltaic plain.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9
The Earth's rotation is responsible for the formation of the Coriolis effect. What is the primary reason for the Coriolis effect?
Correct A. The Earth's rotation causes the air to move from high to low pressure.
B. The Earth's rotation causes the air to move from low to high pressure.
C. The Earth's rotation causes the air to move in a circular motion.
D. The Earth's rotation causes the air to move in a straight line.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
Soil erosion is a major environmental problem in Nigeria. What is the primary reason for soil erosion?
A. Overgrazing and deforestation.
Correct B. Poor agricultural practices and intensive farming.
C. Climate change and extreme weather events.
D. Urbanization and infrastructure development.

Correct Answer: B

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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?
Correct A. Geology
B. Climate
C. Topography
D. Vegetation

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
A map is a representation of the Earth's surface. Which of the following is a characteristic of a map?
A. It is a scale model of the Earth
Correct B. It is a representation of the Earth's surface
C. It is a three-dimensional representation of the Earth
D. It is a photograph of the Earth

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 is the hottest layer of the atmosphere
B. It is the coldest layer of the atmosphere
C. It contains the majority of the Earth's atmospheric gases
Correct D. It is the layer where the ozone layer is located

Correct Answer: D

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Question 14
The process of erosion involves the removal of soil and rock from one location to another. Which of the following is a type of erosion?
A. Weathering
B. Erosion
C. Deposition
Correct D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

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Question 15
The Earth's resources are finite and can be depleted if not managed properly. Which of the following is a strategy for managing resources?
A. Conserve resources
B. Use renewable resources
C. Use non-renewable resources
Correct D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

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Question 16
The process of soil formation through the weathering of rocks is known as _______.
A. Erosion
B. Weathering
C. Soilification
Correct D. Pedogenesis

Correct Answer: D

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Question 17
The diagram below represents a cross-section of a river valley. What is the name of the landform labeled 'A'?
Correct A. Meander
B. Oxbow Lake
C. River Delta
D. Floodplain

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
The economic concept of _______ refers to the idea that a country's standard of living is directly related to its level of economic development.
A. Comparative Advantage
B. Absolute Advantage
C. Economic Growth
Correct D. Economic Development

Correct Answer: D

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Question 19
The diagram below represents a geological cross-section of a mountain range. What is the name of the process labeled 'B'?
A. Weathering
Correct B. Erosion
C. Plate Tectonics
D. Volcanism

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20
The environmental issue of _______ refers to the buildup of toxic substances in the environment, which can have harmful effects on living organisms.
Correct A. Pollution
B. Deforestation
C. Climate Change
D. Toxicity

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
Determine the type of rock that would form if a mixture of 60% quartz, 20% feldspar, and 20% mica were subjected to high pressure and temperature.
Correct A. Granite
B. Basalt
C. Gneiss
D. Schist

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
A city with a population of 500,000 has a growth rate of 3% per annum. If the city's current population density is 150 people per square kilometer, what will be the population density after 5 years?
A. 200 people per square kilometer
B. 250 people per square kilometer
Correct C. 300 people per square kilometer
D. 350 people per square kilometer

Correct Answer: C

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Question 23
A farmer wants to irrigate a field of 10 hectares with a canal that has a cross-sectional area of 0.5 square meters. If the water flow rate is 0.2 cubic meters per second, what is the time required to irrigate the entire field?
A. 10 hours
B. 20 hours
Correct C. 30 hours
D. 40 hours

Correct Answer: C

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Question 24
A company has a profit of 100,000 and an annual growth rate of 10%. If the company's current profit is 100,000, what will be the profit after 5 years?
A. 1,610,000
B. 1,620,000
Correct C. 1,630,000
D. 1,640,000

Correct Answer: C

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Question 25
A river has a discharge of 100 cubic meters per second and a velocity of 2 meters per second. If the river's cross-sectional area is 50 square meters, what is the river's depth?
A. 0.5 meters
Correct B. 1 meter
C. 1.5 meters
D. 2 meters

Correct Answer: B

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