WAEC Geography 2000 Question 36

Question 36

Nigeria: People and Economy

All the major industrial zones of Nigeria owe their origin mainly to

  1. A.self-help projects
  2. B.influx of migrant labour
  3. C.the presence of cash crops
  4. D.the abundance of water resources
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (influx of migrant labour)

Explanation

The industrial zones grew where large numbers of migrant workers gathered in the main towns and ports, providing labour and a market.