Theory question 104
Nigeria: People and Economy(a) Draw an outline map of Nigeria. On it show and name one area important for the mining of: (i) coal; (ii) limestone; (iii) crude oil; (iv) tin; (v) one important town in (a)(i) to (a)(iii) above. (b) Describe three problems associated with the exploration of minerals in Nigeria. (c) Highlight three contributions of minerals to the economic development of Nigeria.
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(a) Map: coal at Enugu (Udi/Okpara, Onyeama) or Okaba; limestone at Ewekoro, Nkalagu, Sokoto, Ashaka, Obajana; crude oil in the Niger Delta (Port Harcourt, Warri, Bonny); tin on the Jos Plateau (Jos, Bukuru); towns named.
(b) Shortage of capital and modern equipment; lack of skilled personnel; difficult terrain (swamps, creeks); poor transport; environmental pollution and land degradation; community unrest; fall in world prices; depletion of reserves; neglect of other sectors.
(c) Foreign exchange; government revenue; employment; raw materials for industries (cement, steel, power); growth of towns and infrastructure; energy supply.
Mark each mineral with a key symbol.