WAEC Geography 1998 Question 1

Question 1

Relief and Map Interpretation

Use the map of DIKWA DISTRICT to answer this question. Dikwa's growth can best be explained by its importance as a

Diagram for this question
  1. A.fishing port
  2. B.nodal town
  3. C.mining town
  4. D.river port
  5. E.tourist centre
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (nodal town)

Explanation

The railway, roads and footpaths all meet at Dikwa, so it grew as a nodal (route-centre) town.