Theory question 104
Land Use and Land Tenure(a) State six major uses of land in Nigeria.
(b) Discuss briefly five factors affecting land availability for agricultural production.
Show the model answer
Model answer
(a) Any six: crop farming; grazing/livestock; forestry/forest reserves; wildlife/game reserves; residential housing; industry; roads, railways, airports; mining; recreation; schools and public institutions
(b) Any five, discussed: population pressure; land tenure system; topography (steep, swampy land); soil type/fertility; climate; government policy (e.g. Land Use Act, reserves); urbanisation and industrial use; erosion and other land degradation; economic factors such as cost of land
Explanation
Uses are a simple list; factors need a short explanation each.