POST UTME UNIOSUN 2021 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between the amount of fertilizer used and the yield of a crop. What is the most likely explanation for the shape of the graph?
A. The law of diminishing returns is in effect
B. The crop is highly responsive to fertilizer
C. The crop is not responsive to fertilizer
D. The graph is a random fluctuation
Question 2
The Earth's atmosphere is composed of several layers. What is the primary function of the stratosphere?
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.
Question 3
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between the price of a commodity and the quantity demanded. What is the implication of this graph?
A. The price elasticity of demand is positive
B. The price elasticity of demand is negative
C. The quantity demanded is inversely related to the price
D. The quantity demanded is directly related to the price
Question 4
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between the amount of rainfall and the amount of runoff. What is the implication of this graph?
A. The amount of runoff is directly related to the amount of rainfall
B. The amount of runoff is inversely related to the amount of rainfall
C. The amount of runoff is not related to the amount of rainfall
D. The amount of runoff is directly related to the amount of evaporation
Question 5
Soil erosion is a significant environmental issue in Nigeria. What is the primary cause of soil erosion in the country?
A. Deforestation and land degradation.
B. Overgrazing and livestock farming.
C. Climate change and extreme weather events.
D. Urbanization and industrialization.
Question 6
A population of 100,000 people is growing at a rate of 5% per annum. What is the population after 10 years?
A. 150,000
B. 120,000
C. 110,000
D. 130,000
Question 7
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
B. 25 g
C. 30 g
D. 35 g
Question 8
A 'Pareto improvement' is a change that makes at least one person better off without making anyone worse off. What is the primary condition for a Pareto improvement?
A. The change must be voluntary and mutually beneficial
B. The change must be involuntary and impose costs on some individuals
C. The change must be Pareto optimal
D. The change must be Pareto efficient
Question 9
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is most likely to be formed by the process of erosion?
A. A meander
B. A delta
C. A waterfall
D. A canyon
Question 10
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a rock formation. What is the most likely explanation for the formation of the rock?
A. The rock was formed through the process of sedimentation
B. The rock was formed through the process of metamorphism
C. The rock was formed through the process of igneous activity
D. The rock was formed through the process of weathering
Question 11
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
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
Question 12
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
B. Delta
C. Meander
D. Oxbow Lake
Question 13
Population and settlement studies are critical components of geography. What is the primary factor that influences the distribution of population in Nigeria?
A. Availability of natural resources and economic opportunities.
B. Climate and environmental conditions.
C. Cultural and social factors.
D. Government policies and urban planning.
Question 14
What is the primary cause of the formation of a delta?
A. Tectonic activity
B. Volcanic eruptions
C. River deposition
D. Sea level rise
Question 15
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river delta. Which of the following is a characteristic of this type of landform?
A. It is formed by the deposition of sediment
B. It is a type of coastal landform
C. It is formed by the erosion of a river
D. It is a type of mountain landform

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