POST UTME UNIOSUN 2017 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is characterized by a complex network of rivers and creeks. What is the primary reason for this complex network?
A. Tectonic activity
B. Weathering and erosion
Correct C. Deposition and sedimentation
D. Human activities

Correct Answer: C

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Question 2
The Benue Trough is a major geological feature in Nigeria. What type of rocks are primarily found in this region?
A. Igneous rocks
Correct B. Sedimentary rocks
C. Metamorphic rocks
D. Foliated rocks

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3
The savannas of Nigeria are characterized by a distinct vegetation type. What is the primary factor responsible for this vegetation type?
A. Temperature
Correct B. Precipitation
C. Altitude
D. Soil type

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4
The Niger River is the longest river in Nigeria. What is the primary reason for its length?
A. Tectonic activity
B. Weathering and erosion
Correct C. Deposition and sedimentation
D. Human activities

Correct Answer: C

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Question 5
The Jos Plateau is a major geological feature in Nigeria. What type of rocks are primarily found in this region?
A. Igneous rocks
B. Sedimentary rocks
Correct C. Metamorphic rocks
D. Foliated rocks

Correct Answer: C

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Question 6
The diagram below shows the formation of a delta. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a delta?
Correct A. High gradient
B. Low gradient
C. High sediment load
D. Low sediment load

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
A company is considering investing in a new project. The project has a net present value (NPV) of ₦120,000 and a payback period of 5 years. What is the internal rate of return (IRR) of the project?
A. 10%
Correct B. 12%
C. 15%
D. 18%

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8
The diagram below shows the structure of a rock. Which of the following is NOT a type of rock?
A. Igneous
B. Sedimentary
C. Metamorphic
Correct D. Foliated

Correct Answer: D

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Question 9
A firm is considering investing in a new project. The project has a cost of ₦500,000 and a benefit of ₦750,000. What is the net present value (NPV) of the project?
A. ₦125,000
B. ₦250,000
Correct C. ₦375,000
D. ₦500,000

Correct Answer: C

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Question 10
The diagram below shows the structure of a cell. Which of the following is NOT a part of a cell?
A. Nucleus
B. Mitochondria
C. Ribosome
Correct D. Lysosome

Correct Answer: D

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Question 11
The process of soil formation involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller particles through physical and chemical weathering. What is the primary agent responsible for this breakdown?
A. Water
B. Wind
C. Ice
Correct D. Temperature fluctuations

Correct Answer: D

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Question 12
The population growth rate of a country is influenced by several factors, including fertility rate, mortality rate, and migration rate. What is the term for the rate at which the population of a country increases due to births?
A. Natural increase rate
B. Net reproduction rate
Correct C. Crude birth rate
D. Total fertility rate

Correct Answer: C

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Question 13
The climate of a region is influenced by several factors, including latitude, altitude, and ocean currents. What is the term for the movement of warm water from the equator towards the poles?
Correct A. Thermohaline circulation
B. Hadley circulation
C. Ferrel circulation
D. Rossby circulation

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
The Earth's atmosphere is composed of several layers, including the troposphere, stratosphere, and mesosphere. What is the term for the layer of the atmosphere that extends from about 50 to 80 kilometers above the Earth's surface?
A. Troposphere
B. Stratosphere
C. Mesosphere
Correct D. Thermosphere

Correct Answer: D

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Question 15
The process of soil erosion involves the removal of soil particles from one location to another through natural forces such as wind and water. What is the term for the movement of soil particles by wind?
A. Water erosion
Correct B. Wind erosion
C. Glacial erosion
D. Coastal erosion

Correct Answer: B

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Question 16
The process of soil formation from rocks involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller particles through physical and chemical weathering. Which of the following is an example of a physical weathering process?
Correct A. Freeze-thaw action
B. Chemical weathering
C. Biological weathering
D. Erosion

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT a result of fluvial erosion?
A. Delta
B. Meandering river
C. Waterfall
Correct D. U-shaped valley

Correct Answer: D

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Question 18
The climate of a region is determined by its latitude and altitude. Which of the following is a characteristic of a tropical climate?
Correct A. High levels of precipitation throughout the year
B. Low levels of precipitation throughout the year
C. High levels of temperature variation between summer and winter
D. Low levels of temperature variation between summer and winter

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a mountain range. Which of the following landforms is a result of tectonic uplift?
Correct A. Mountain range
B. Valley
C. Plateau
D. Volcano

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20
The process of soil erosion involves the removal of soil particles from one location to another. Which of the following is a type of soil erosion?
Correct A. Water erosion
B. Wind erosion
C. Glacial erosion
D. Biological erosion

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
In a tropical rainforest, soil formation is primarily influenced by the process of
A. weathering
B. erosion
Correct C. leaching
D. sedimentation

Correct Answer: C

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Question 22
The economic significance of the Niger Delta region in Nigeria can be attributed to its rich deposits of
Correct A. petroleum
B. natural gas
C. iron ore
D. copper

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
The process of plate tectonics is responsible for the formation of
Correct A. mountains
B. volcanoes
C. plains
D. deserts

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24
The population growth rate of Nigeria can be attributed to its
Correct A. high birth rate
B. low death rate
C. high migration rate
D. low fertility rate

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
The geographical location of the Jos Plateau in Nigeria makes it suitable for
A. agriculture
Correct B. mining
C. tourism
D. industry

Correct Answer: B

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