POST UTME UNN 2020 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The process of soil formation through the breakdown of rocks and minerals is known as
A. Weathering
B. Erosion
C. Deposition
D. Plate Tectonics
Question 2
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river delta. Which of the following is a characteristic of a river delta?
A. A mixture of sand and silt
B. A network of distributaries
C. A flat, low-lying area
D. A steep, rocky coastline
Question 3
The Niger Delta is a region of high sedimentation due to the Niger River's discharge. What is the primary factor responsible for the formation of the Niger Delta?
A. The Niger River's discharge of sediment into the Gulf of Guinea.
B. The Niger River's meandering course through the delta region.
C. The Niger River's confluence with the Benue River.
D. The Niger River's discharge of freshwater into the Gulf of Guinea.
Question 4
The Sahara Desert covers a large portion of North Africa. What is the primary reason for its expansion?
A. Climate change
B. Overgrazing
C. Deforestation
D. Urbanization
Question 5
The diagram below shows a population pyramid. Which of the following is a characteristic of the population?
A. The population is aging
B. The population is young
C. The population is stable
D. The population is declining
Question 6
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a mountain range. Which of the following is a characteristic of the mountain range?
A. It is formed through the movement of tectonic plates
B. It is formed through the erosion of rocks
C. It is formed through the deposition of sediments
D. It is formed through the cooling and solidification of magma
Question 7
The diagram below shows the vegetation belts of Nigeria. Which of the following regions is characterized by the Guinea savanna?
A. Northwestern Nigeria
B. North-central Nigeria
C. Southwestern Nigeria
D. Southeastern Nigeria
Question 8
The Earth's rotation causes the Coriolis effect, which in turn influences global wind patterns. What is the primary mechanism by which the Coriolis effect affects wind direction?
A. Deflection of winds by the Earth's rotation
B. Changes in atmospheric pressure
C. Temperature gradients
D. Mountain ranges and coastlines
Question 9
The concept of carrying capacity refers to the maximum number of individuals of a species that can be supported by a given environment without causing harm to the environment. Which of the following is a factor that affects carrying capacity?
A. Availability of food
B. Availability of water
C. Availability of shelter
D. All of the above
Question 10
The diagram below shows a map of the world's major agricultural regions. Which of the following is a characteristic of the agricultural regions?
Question 11
The diagram below shows a map of the world's major oil-producing regions. Which of the following is a characteristic of the oil-producing regions?
A. They are located in tropical regions
B. They are located in areas with high population density
C. They are located in areas with high levels of economic development
D. They are located in areas with high levels of rainfall
Question 12
The Benue Trough is a region of significant tectonic activity in Nigeria. What is the primary reason for the formation of the Benue Trough?
A. The Benue Trough is a rift valley formed due to the rifting of the African continent.
B. The Benue Trough is a fold mountain formed due to the collision of the African and Eurasian plates.
C. The Benue Trough is a region of volcanic activity due to the movement of the African plate.
D. The Benue Trough is a region of sedimentation due to the deposition of sediments from the Benue River.
Question 13
The process of soil formation involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller particles through physical and chemical weathering. Which of the following is an example of physical weathering?
A. Freezing and thawing of water in rocks
B. Chemical reaction between rocks and acidic rainwater
C. Erosion of rocks by wind and water
D. Heat from the sun causing rocks to expand
Question 14
A population of 100,000 people is growing at a rate of 5% per annum. What is the population after 10 years?
A. 120000
B. 150000
C. 180000
D. 200000
Question 15
A company is considering two different locations for a new factory. Location A has a high cost of labor but low transportation costs, while Location B has a low cost of labor but high transportation costs. Which of the following is a disadvantage of Location A?
A. High cost of labor
B. Low transportation costs
C. High cost of raw materials
D. Low cost of labor

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