WAEC Geography 2002 Question 42

Question 42

Mining and Energy

The most important method of mining tin in Nigeria is the

  1. A.shaft
  2. B.open cast
  3. C.drilling
  4. D.adit
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (open cast)

Explanation

Tin ore on the Jos Plateau lies near the surface in alluvial deposits, so it is mined by open cast (and paddock) methods.