JAMB Biology 2007 Question 8

Question 8

Habitats and Biomes

The mangrove swamp in Nigeria is restricted to the

  1. A.Sahel savanna
  2. B.Sudan savanna
  3. C.Guinea savanna
  4. D.Tropical rainforest.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (Tropical rainforest.)

Explanation

Mangrove swamps grow along the salty coastal creeks and lagoons in the south, which lie in the tropical rainforest belt. The savannas are inland and far drier.