WAEC Geography 2005 Question 45

Question 45

Mining and Energy

Which of the following is a major hinderance to HEP production in Africa?

  1. A.Inadequate capital
  2. B.Unavailibity of good sites
  3. C.Absence of a domestic market
  4. D.Sufficient volume of water
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (Inadequate capital)

Explanation

Africa has many good sites and rivers, but building dams and power stations needs capital that is scarce.