WAEC Geography 2007 Theory question 106

Theory question 106

Nigeria: Physical Setting

For candidates in Nigeria: (a) Draw a sketch map of Nigeria. On the map, locate and name (i) one highland area in the North East; (ii) one highland area in the West; (iii) two rivers that take their sources from these highland areas; (iv) one man-made lake; (v) the lake Chad (b) Explain four ways in which highlands of Nigeria are important.

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Model answer

(a) North-east highland: Mandara Mountains, Biu Plateau, Adamawa highlands; western highland: Western (Yoruba) uplands around Oyo, Ekiti, Ondo; rivers: Gongola, Hawal (from the north-east), Ogun, Osun, Owena (from the west); man-made lake: Kainji, Jebba, Shiroro, Tiga, Bakolori; Lake Chad in the north-east corner.
(b) Sources of rivers used for water and HEP; cool climate good for settlement, tourism and livestock (Jos, Obudu, Mambilla); rich in minerals (tin, columbite on the Jos Plateau); farming of temperate crops (Irish potatoes, tea); influence climate by causing relief rain; forests and wildlife; historical defence sites.

Explanation

Mark the rivers starting in the named highlands.