JAMB Economics 1981 Question 32

Question 32

Population

Which is NOT an important factor responsible for high concentration of population in some parts of Nigeria?

  1. A.Climatic influences
  2. B.Development of trade and markets
  3. C.Soil fertility
  4. D.Processing of petroleum oil
  5. E.Concentration of educational facilities.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (Processing of petroleum oil)

Explanation

Petroleum processing employs few people, so it has not drawn large populations the way climate, fertile soil, trade and schools have.