WAEC Geography 2001 Question 36

Question 36

Nigeria: Physical Setting

A major hazard to both human and aquatic life in some coastal areas of Nigeria is

  1. A.air pollution
  2. B.overfishing
  3. C.desalination of sea water.
  4. D.oil spillage.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (oil spillage.)

Explanation

Oil spills in the Niger Delta poison water, kill fish and destroy farmland.