JAMB Economics 2003 Question 45

Question 45

Natural Resources and Petroleum

An adverse environmental impact of the petroleum industry on the economy is

  1. A.communal riots
  2. B.the vandalization of oil equipment
  3. C.oil spillage
  4. D.community development
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (oil spillage)

Explanation

Oil spills pollute land, rivers and farmland, which is environmental damage.