POST UTME VERITAS UNIVERSITY 2023 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The process of weathering that involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller fragments through the action of ice is known as:
A. Mechanical weathering
B. Chemical weathering
Correct C. Physical weathering
D. Biological weathering

Correct Answer: C

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Question 2
The diagram below shows the Earth's internal structure. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Earth's core?
A. It is composed of iron and nickel
B. It is solid
C. It is the center of the Earth
Correct D. It is the outermost layer of the Earth

Correct Answer: D

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Question 3
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river delta. Which of the following is a characteristic of a river delta?
Correct A. It is formed by the deposition of sediment
B. It is a type of landform
C. It is a type of ocean current
D. It is a type of weather pattern

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
The diagram below shows a map of the world's population distribution. Which of the following is a characteristic of the world's population distribution?
Correct A. It is concentrated in urban areas
B. It is concentrated in rural areas
C. It is evenly distributed across the globe
D. It is concentrated in tropical regions

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
The diagram below shows a graph of the Earth's temperature over time. Which of the following is a characteristic of the Earth's temperature?
Correct A. It has been increasing over time
B. It has been decreasing over time
C. It has remained constant over time
D. It has fluctuated over time

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
A map projection that preserves angles and shapes is known as a:
Correct A. Conic projection
B. Azimuthal projection
C. Gnomonic projection
D. Orthographic projection

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
The process of soil formation from the weathering of rocks is known as:
A. Erosion
B. Deposition
C. Weathering
Correct D. Pedogenesis

Correct Answer: D

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Question 8
The movement of the Earth's crust that results in the creation of mountains is known as:
A. Plate tectonics
B. Continental drift
Correct C. Mountain building
D. Volcanic activity

Correct Answer: C

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Question 9
The solar system is a collection of celestial objects that orbit around the:
Correct A. Sun
B. Earth
C. Moon
D. Jupiter

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
The process of soil erosion by water is known as:
A. Rill erosion
B. Gully erosion
Correct C. Sheet erosion
D. Splash erosion

Correct Answer: C

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Question 11
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT a result of the river's erosional activity?
A. A meander
B. A waterfall
Correct C. A delta
D. A lake

Correct Answer: C

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Question 12
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT a result of the river's erosional activity?
A. A meander
B. A waterfall
Correct C. A delta
D. A lake

Correct Answer: C

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Question 13
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT a result of the river's erosional activity?
A. A meander
B. A waterfall
Correct C. A delta
D. A lake

Correct Answer: C

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Question 14
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT a result of the river's erosional activity?
A. A meander
B. A waterfall
Correct C. A delta
D. A lake

Correct Answer: C

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Question 15
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT a result of the river's erosional activity?
A. A meander
B. A waterfall
Correct C. A delta
D. A lake

Correct Answer: C

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Question 16
The process of weathering that involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller fragments due to the expansion and contraction of water within the rock's pores is known as:
A. Mechanical weathering
Correct B. Chemical weathering
C. Physical weathering
D. Biological weathering

Correct Answer: B

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Question 17
The diagram below shows the Earth's magnetic field lines. Which of the following statements is true about the magnetic field lines?
A. Magnetic field lines are always straight
B. Magnetic field lines are always parallel
C. Magnetic field lines are always perpendicular to the Earth's surface
Correct D. Magnetic field lines are always curved

Correct Answer: D

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Question 18
The population of a city is growing at a rate of 5% per annum. If the current population is 100,000, what will be the population after 2 years?
A. 120,000
B. 125,000
C. 130,000
Correct D. 135,000

Correct Answer: D

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Question 19
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river. Which of the following statements is true about the river?
Correct A. The river is a meandering river
B. The river is a braided river
C. The river is a straight river
D. The river is a deltaic river

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between the price of a commodity and the quantity demanded. Which of the following statements is true about the graph?
A. The graph shows a positive relationship between price and quantity demanded
Correct B. The graph shows a negative relationship between price and quantity demanded
C. The graph shows a direct relationship between price and quantity demanded
D. The graph shows an inverse relationship between price and quantity demanded

Correct Answer: B

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Question 21
The diagram below represents a cross-section of the Earth's atmosphere. Which of the following layers is responsible for absorbing the majority of the sun's ultraviolet radiation?
Correct A. Ozone layer
B. Troposphere
C. Stratosphere
D. Mesosphere

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
The diagram below represents a map of the Niger Delta region. Which of the following cities is NOT located within the Niger Delta region?
A. Niger Delta
B. Lagos
Correct C. Abuja
D. Port Harcourt

Correct Answer: C

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Question 23
The diagram below represents a graph of the relationship between population growth and economic development. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. Population growth is directly proportional to economic development
B. Population growth is inversely proportional to economic development
Correct C. There is a positive correlation between population growth and economic development
D. There is no correlation between population growth and economic development

Correct Answer: C

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Question 24
The diagram below represents a map of the Amazon rainforest. Which of the following countries is NOT a bordering country?
A. Amazon Rainforest
B. Brazil
C. Peru
Correct D. Colombia

Correct Answer: D

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Question 25
The diagram below represents a graph of the relationship between temperature and atmospheric pressure. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. Temperature is directly proportional to atmospheric pressure
B. Temperature is inversely proportional to atmospheric pressure
Correct C. There is a positive correlation between temperature and atmospheric pressure
D. There is no correlation between temperature and atmospheric pressure

Correct Answer: C

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