POST UTME UNIOSUN 2021 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT a result of fluvial erosion?
A. Waterfall
Correct B. Delta
C. Meander
D. Oxbow Lake

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2
A rock sample has a density of 2.5 g/cm³ and a volume of 10 cm³. What is the mass of the rock sample?
A. 20 g
Correct B. 25 g
C. 30 g
D. 35 g

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3
The diagram below shows a map of Nigeria. Which of the following cities is NOT located in the Niger Delta region?
A. Lagos
B. Port Harcourt
C. Benin City
Correct D. Kano

Correct Answer: D

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Question 4
A company is considering the environmental impact of its operations. Which of the following is a benefit of using renewable energy sources?
Correct A. Reduced greenhouse gas emissions
B. Increased energy independence
C. Improved air quality
D. Enhanced national security

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a mountain range. Which of the following landforms is a result of tectonic uplift?
A. Volcano
Correct B. Plateau
C. Mountain Range
D. Valley

Correct Answer: B

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Question 6
The process of soil formation is influenced by the type of rocks that are weathered. Which of the following rocks is most likely to produce a soil with high nutrient content?
A. Granite
B. Basalt
C. Sandstone
Correct D. Limestone

Correct Answer: D

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Question 7
A river flows through a valley and has a meandering course. What is the likely reason for this?
A. The river has a high gradient
B. The river has a low gradient
Correct C. The river has a meandering course due to erosion
D. The river has a meandering course due to deposition

Correct Answer: C

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Question 8
A map shows a region with a high concentration of population. What is the likely reason for this?
A. The region has a high level of rainfall
B. The region has a high level of temperature
Correct C. The region has a high concentration of population due to economic opportunities
D. The region has a high concentration of population due to natural resources

Correct Answer: C

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Question 9
A diagram shows a cross-section of a river valley. What is the likely reason for the formation of this valley?
A. The river has a high gradient
Correct B. The river has a low gradient
C. The river has a meandering course due to erosion
D. The river has a meandering course due to deposition

Correct Answer: B

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Question 10
A map shows a region with a high concentration of natural resources. What is the likely reason for this?
A. The region has a high level of rainfall
B. The region has a high level of temperature
Correct C. The region has a high concentration of natural resources due to geological processes
D. The region has a high concentration of natural resources due to human activities

Correct Answer: C

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Question 11
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. What is the likely effect of the river's erosive action on the surrounding landscape?
A. The river will create a meandering path.
Correct B. The river will erode the surrounding rocks.
C. The river will deposit sediment on the valley floor.
D. The river will create a waterfall.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 12
What is the primary factor that determines the type of rock formed in a given area?
A. Temperature
B. Pressure
Correct C. Chemical composition
D. Time

Correct Answer: C

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Question 13
A population of 100,000 people is growing at a rate of 5% per annum. What is the population after 10 years?
Correct A. 150,000
B. 120,000
C. 110,000
D. 130,000

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
The diagram below shows a map of Nigeria. What is the name of the river that flows through the city of Lagos?
Correct A. Niger River
B. Benue River
C. Osun River
D. Lagos Lagoon

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
What is the primary cause of the formation of a delta?
A. Tectonic activity
B. Volcanic eruptions
Correct C. River deposition
D. Sea level rise

Correct Answer: C

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Question 16
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. The region's geology is composed of soft sedimentary rocks that are easily eroded.
Correct B. The region's high rainfall and flooding have created a network of rivers and creeks.
C. The region's tectonic activity has created a complex network of faults and fractures.
D. The region's human activities, such as deforestation and agriculture, have led to soil erosion and sedimentation.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 17
The Earth's atmosphere is composed of several layers. What is the primary function of the stratosphere?
Correct A. To absorb ultraviolet radiation from the sun.
B. To regulate the Earth's temperature.
C. To protect the Earth from meteorites and asteroids.
D. To facilitate the formation of clouds and precipitation.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
Soil erosion is a significant environmental issue in Nigeria. What is the primary cause of soil erosion in the country?
Correct A. Deforestation and land degradation.
B. Overgrazing and livestock farming.
C. Climate change and extreme weather events.
D. Urbanization and industrialization.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
Map reading and interpretation are essential skills for geographers. What is the primary purpose of a topographic map?
A. To show the location of political boundaries and administrative divisions.
B. To depict the distribution of natural resources and economic activities.
Correct C. To represent the relief and terrain of an area.
D. To illustrate the climate and weather patterns of a region.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 20
Population and settlement studies are critical components of geography. What is the primary factor that influences the distribution of population in Nigeria?
Correct A. Availability of natural resources and economic opportunities.
B. Climate and environmental conditions.
C. Cultural and social factors.
D. Government policies and urban planning.

Correct Answer: A

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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 determines an environment's carrying capacity?
Correct A. Availability of food resources
B. Presence of predators
C. Climate and temperature
D. Human population growth rate

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
A soil profile is a vertical section of soil that shows its layering and composition. Which of the following soil horizons is characterized by the presence of organic matter and a high concentration of roots?
Correct A. O-horizon
B. A-horizon
C. B-horizon
D. C-horizon

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
The Earth's rotation causes the planet to bulge out at the equator due to centrifugal force. What is the name of this phenomenon?
Correct A. Equatorial bulge
B. Polar flattening
C. Geoid
D. Ellipsoid

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24
The Niger Delta is a major wetland ecosystem located in the southern part of Nigeria. Which of the following is a major threat to the Niger Delta's biodiversity?
Correct A. Oil spills
B. Deforestation
C. Climate change
D. Overfishing

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
The concept of 'sustainable development' was first introduced in the 1987 report of the World Commission on Environment and Development. What is the name of this report?
A. Our Common Future
Correct B. The Brundtland Report
C. The Earth Summit
D. The Rio Declaration

Correct Answer: B

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