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WAEC Economics 1991 (August) Question 39

Question 39

Industrialisation

Palm oil industry is located in Bendel State because the state

  1. A.imports raw materials for the industry
  2. B.has a poor soil which is unsuitable for other crops
  3. C.is a palm-tree growing area
  4. D.government does not engage in the growing of other crops
  5. E.has the highest demand for palm oil in Nigeria.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (is a palm-tree growing area)

Explanation

Industries using bulky raw materials locate where those materials grow; oil palms grow well in Bendel.