Theory question 105
Nigeria: Physical SettingFor candidates in Nigeria: (a) Draw an outline map of Nigeria. On the map, show and name: (i) Lake Kainji; (ii) one area with extinct volcano; (iii) the Udi hills; (iv) the River Hadeija (b) Highlight any four problems of development in the Eastern Borderland (c) Outline two solutions to any of the problems highlighted in 5(b) above
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(a) Lake Kainji on the Niger in Niger State (north-west of Jebba); extinct volcanoes on the Jos Plateau (around Jos/Vom) or the Biu Plateau; Udi Hills near Enugu; River Hadejia in Kano/Jigawa flowing east to join the Yobe.
(b) Rugged relief and steep slopes; poor transport and remoteness; soil erosion; no major mineral resources; poor pasture; scanty rainfall in the north; few industries and lack of capital; insecurity along the border; low population in some parts.
(c) Build roads and bridges; soil conservation and afforestation; develop tourism (Obudu ranch, Mambilla); improve pastures and ranching (Mambilla, Obudu); irrigation; provide social amenities to attract investment.
Place the Eastern Borderland along the Cameroon border.