POST UTME UNIOSUN 2024 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The process of soil formation involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller particles through physical, chemical, and biological means. What is the primary agent responsible for the mechanical breakdown of rocks in soil formation?
A. Water
B. Wind
C. Ice
Correct D. Gravity

Correct Answer: D

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Question 2
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. What is the name of the landform feature labeled 'A'?
Correct A. Meander
B. Oxbow Lake
C. Delta
D. Floodplain

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
The climate of Nigeria can be broadly classified into two main types: tropical and savanna. What is the primary factor responsible for the transition from tropical to savanna climate in Nigeria?
A. Latitude
Correct B. Altitude
C. Precipitation
D. Temperature

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4
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
Correct C. 4A
D. 5A

Correct Answer: C

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Question 5
The vegetation belts of Nigeria can be broadly classified into three main types: tropical rainforest, savanna, and mangrove. What is the primary factor responsible for the distribution of vegetation belts in Nigeria?
Correct A. Climate
B. Topography
C. Soil
D. Water

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
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 7
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT a result of the river's erosive action?
A. Meander
B. Valley
C. Delta
Correct D. Oxygen

Correct Answer: D

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Question 8
The Earth's atmosphere is composed of approximately _______% oxygen.
Correct A. 20
B. 30
C. 40
D. 50

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
The diagram below shows a simple economic graph. What is the slope of the demand curve?
A. 2
Correct B. 3
C. 4
D. 5

Correct Answer: B

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Question 10
The process of soil erosion through the movement of water is known as _______.
A. Erosion
B. Weathering
C. Soilification
Correct D. Hydrosol

Correct Answer: D

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Question 11
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
Correct C. The development of high and low-pressure systems
D. The generation of ocean currents

Correct Answer: C

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Question 12
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
Correct C. The surrounding terrain
D. The river's width

Correct Answer: C

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Question 13
A diagram of the Earth's climate zones is shown below. Which zone is characterized by a Mediterranean climate?
A. Tropical rainforest
B. Desert
Correct C. Mediterranean
D. Tundra

Correct Answer: C

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Question 14
The diagram below shows the structure of a river delta. What is the primary function of the distributaries in this system?
A. To carry sediment to the ocean
B. To distribute freshwater to the surrounding area
Correct C. To create new land through deposition
D. To facilitate navigation

Correct Answer: C

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Question 15
A diagram of the water cycle is shown below. What is the primary mechanism by which water is transferred from the atmosphere to the land?
Correct A. Precipitation
B. Evaporation
C. Transpiration
D. Runoff

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
The Earth's rotation causes the apparent shift of the position of the stars in the sky due to a phenomenon known as
Correct A. precession
B. nutation
C. aberration
D. refraction

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
The process of plate tectonics that results in the creation of a new oceanic crust is known as
Correct A. seafloor spreading
B. continental drift
C. oceanic crust formation
D. continental collision

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
The type of rock that forms from the cooling and solidification of magma is known as
Correct A. igneous rock
B. sedimentary rock
C. metamorphic rock
D. foliated rock

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
The process of weathering that involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller particles through the action of ice is known as
Correct A. freeze-thaw weathering
B. chemical weathering
C. physical weathering
D. biological weathering

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20
The type of vegetation that is found in the tropical rainforests of the Amazon is known as
Correct A. tropical rainforest
B. tropical savanna
C. temperate rainforest
D. boreal forest

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
The concept of 'Environmental Kuznets Curve' (EKC) suggests that as a country's GDP per capita increases, environmental degradation initially worsens before improving. Which of the following is a characteristic of the EKC?
A. The EKC is a linear relationship between GDP per capita and environmental degradation.
Correct B. The EKC is a non-linear relationship between GDP per capita and environmental degradation.
C. The EKC is a direct relationship between GDP per capita and environmental degradation.
D. The EKC is an inverse relationship between GDP per capita and environmental degradation.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 22
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
Correct D. Oxygen

Correct Answer: D

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Question 23
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?
Correct A. 0.1%
B. 0.5%
C. 1%
D. 0.01%

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24
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?
Correct A. Guinean forest-savanna mosaic
B. Sahel
C. Mangrove
D. Savanna

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
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
Correct D. Oxygen

Correct Answer: D

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