WAEC Geography 1997 Question 42

Question 42

Nigeria: People and Economy

Which of the following towns is paired with wrong environmental hazard?

  1. A.Kano-Earthquake
  2. B.Enugu-Gully erosion
  3. C.Akure-Deforestation
  4. D.Maiduguri-Desert encroachment
  5. E.Lagos-flooding
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (Kano-Earthquake)

Explanation

Kano lies on stable ancient rocks and is not an earthquake zone; the other pairs are real hazards.