POST UTME UNIOSUN 2024 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a delta. Which of the following landforms is NOT a result of fluvial deposition?
A. A delta
B. A bay
C. A spit
D. Oxygen
Question 2
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT a result of fluvial erosion?
A. A meander
B. A valley
C. A delta
D. Oxygen
Question 3
The Earth's atmosphere is composed of approximately 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, and 1% other gases. What is the approximate percentage of argon in the atmosphere?
A. 0.1%
B. 0.5%
C. 1%
D. 0.01%
Question 4
The Earth's rotation causes the apparent shift of the position of the stars in the sky due to a phenomenon known as
A. precession
B. nutation
C. aberration
D. refraction
Question 5
A river's gradient is the ratio of the change in elevation to the horizontal distance over which the change occurs. What is the primary factor that affects a river's gradient?
A. The river's discharge
B. The river's slope
C. The surrounding terrain
D. The river's width
Question 6
A landscape is characterized by a series of parallel valleys and ridges. What is the primary process responsible for the formation of this landscape?
A. Tectonic uplift and folding
B. Volcanic activity and lava flows
C. Glacial erosion and deposition
D. Fluvial erosion and deposition
Question 7
The Earth's rotation causes the Coriolis effect, which in turn influences the formation of high and low-pressure systems. What is the primary consequence of the Coriolis effect on global weather patterns?
A. The formation of hurricanes and typhoons
B. The creation of trade winds and westerlies
C. The development of high and low-pressure systems
D. The generation of ocean currents
Question 8
The diagram below shows a simple circuit. What is the value of the current (I) in the circuit if the voltage (V) is 12V and the resistance (R) is 4Ω?
A. 2A
B. 3A
C. 4A
D. 5A
Question 9
A soil profile is characterized by a distinct B horizon. What is the primary process responsible for the formation of this horizon?
A. Weathering and erosion
B. Leaching and eluviation
C. Illuviation and accumulation
D. Biological activity and root growth
Question 10
The process of plate tectonics that results in the creation of a new oceanic crust is known as
A. seafloor spreading
B. continental drift
C. oceanic crust formation
D. continental collision
Question 11
The diagram below shows a map of Nigeria's vegetation zones. Which of the following zones is characterized by a mixture of tropical rainforest and savanna?
A. Guinean forest-savanna mosaic
B. Sahel
C. Mangrove
D. Savanna
Question 12
The savannas of Africa are characterized by a distinct wet and dry season. What is the primary reason for this seasonal variation?
A. Temperature fluctuations
B. Precipitation patterns
C. Altitude changes
D. Ocean currents
Question 13
A river's discharge is affected by its slope, which is influenced by the underlying geology. What is the primary factor that determines the slope of a river?
A. Tectonic uplift
B. Weathering and erosion
C. Lithology and rock type
D. Water pressure and flow rate
Question 14
The process of weathering that involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller particles through the action of ice is known as
A. freeze-thaw weathering
B. chemical weathering
C. physical weathering
D. biological weathering
Question 15
The type of vegetation that is found in the tropical rainforests of the Amazon is known as
A. tropical rainforest
B. tropical savanna
C. temperate rainforest
D. boreal forest

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