POST UTME VERITAS UNIVERSITY 2020 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
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. Tectonic activity
B. Volcanic activity
Correct C. River erosion and deposition
D. Sea level rise

Correct Answer: C

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Question 2
The Benue Trough is a major geological feature in Nigeria. What type of rocks are primarily found in this region?
A. Igneous rocks
Correct B. Sedimentary rocks
C. Metamorphic rocks
D. Volcanic rocks

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3
The Jos Plateau is a region of Nigeria known for its rich mineral resources. What is the primary mineral resource found in this region?
A. Copper
Correct B. Iron ore
C. Gold
D. Coal

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4
The Niger River is the longest river in Nigeria. What is the primary reason for its long length?
A. Tectonic activity
B. Volcanic activity
Correct C. River erosion and deposition
D. Sea level rise

Correct Answer: C

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Question 5
The Sahara Desert is expanding in Nigeria. What is the primary reason for this expansion?
Correct A. Climate change
B. Deforestation
C. Overgrazing
D. Urbanization

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
A city with a population of 500,000 has a growth rate of 3% per annum. If the city's population in 5 years is 550,000, what is the population growth rate per annum?
A. 5%
Correct B. 10%
C. 15%
D. 20%

Correct Answer: B

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Question 7
A rock sample is composed of 70% quartz, 20% feldspar, and 10% mica. If the sample weighs 100g, what is the weight of quartz in the sample?
A. 50g
B. 60g
Correct C. 70g
D. 80g

Correct Answer: C

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Question 8
A farmer is considering two different types of fertilizers for his crops. The first fertilizer costs ₦150 per bag and the second costs ₦200 per bag. If the farmer needs 50 bags of fertilizer, how much will he save by using the first fertilizer?
A. ₦2000
Correct B. ₦2500
C. ₦3000
D. ₦3500

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9
A river has a discharge of 1000 m³/s. If the river flows for 10 hours a day, what is the total volume of water discharged in a day?
A. 5000 m³
Correct B. 10,000 m³
C. 15,000 m³
D. 20,000 m³

Correct Answer: B

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Question 10
A soil sample has a pH of 6.5. If the soil is mixed with 10% lime, what will be the new pH?
A. 6.0
B. 6.2
C. 6.5
Correct D. 6.8

Correct Answer: D

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Question 11
The diagram below shows the distribution of vegetation belts in West Africa. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the tropical rainforest belt?
A. High levels of rainfall
Correct B. Dense population
C. High levels of biodiversity
D. Low levels of rainfall

Correct Answer: B

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Question 12
The diagram below shows the process of plate tectonics. Which of the following is NOT a type of plate boundary?
A. Divergent boundary
B. Convergent boundary
C. Transform boundary
Correct D. Continental boundary

Correct Answer: D

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Question 13
The diagram below shows the distribution of economic activities in a region. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the industrial sector?
A. High levels of employment
B. High levels of pollution
C. High levels of innovation
Correct D. Low levels of employment

Correct Answer: D

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Question 14
The diagram below shows the process of weathering. Which of the following is NOT a type of weathering?
A. Mechanical weathering
B. Chemical weathering
C. Biological weathering
Correct D. Thermal weathering

Correct Answer: D

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Question 15
The diagram below shows the distribution of population in a region. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the urban population?
A. High levels of education
B. High levels of poverty
C. High levels of innovation
Correct D. Low levels of education

Correct Answer: D

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Question 16
The diagram below shows the process of erosion. Which of the following is NOT a type of erosion?
A. Water erosion
B. Wind erosion
C. Ice erosion
Correct D. Gravity erosion

Correct Answer: D

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Question 17
The diagram below shows the distribution of economic activities in a region. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the agricultural sector?
A. High levels of employment
B. High levels of pollution
C. High levels of innovation
Correct D. Low levels of employment

Correct Answer: D

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Question 18
The diagram below shows the process of sedimentation. Which of the following is NOT a type of sediment?
A. Clastic sediment
B. Chemical sediment
C. Biological sediment
D. Thermal sediment

Correct Answer: VIEW ANSWER

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Question 19
The process of soil formation involves the interaction of several factors, including climate, topography, and vegetation. Which of the following is NOT a primary factor in soil formation?
A. Climate
B. Topography
C. Vegetation
Correct D. Gravity

Correct Answer: D

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Question 20
A river's discharge is affected by several factors, including its slope, width, and depth. Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects a river's discharge?
A. Slope
B. Width
C. Depth
Correct D. Temperature

Correct Answer: D

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Question 21
The process of plate tectonics involves the movement of the Earth's lithosphere. Which of the following is NOT a type of plate boundary?
A. Divergent
B. Convergent
C. Transform
Correct D. Erosive

Correct Answer: D

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Question 22
The concept of carrying capacity is used in ecology to describe the maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can support. Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects an environment's carrying capacity?
A. Population size
B. Resource availability
C. Predation
Correct D. Gravity

Correct Answer: D

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Question 23
The process of weathering involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller particles. Which of the following is NOT a type of weathering?
A. Mechanical
B. Chemical
C. Biological
Correct D. Thermal

Correct Answer: D

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Question 24
The concept of entropy is used in thermodynamics to describe the disorder or randomness of a system. Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects a system's entropy?
A. Temperature
B. Pressure
C. Volume
Correct D. Gravity

Correct Answer: D

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Question 25
The process of sedimentation involves the deposition of sediment particles. Which of the following is NOT a type of sediment?
A. Sand
B. Silt
C. Clay
Correct D. Rock

Correct Answer: D

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