WAEC Geography 2011 Question 41

Question 41

Manufacturing Industry

Light industries predominate in West Africa because of

  1. A.inadequate capital.
  2. B.sparse population.
  3. C.adequate technology.
  4. D.adequate power supply.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (inadequate capital.)

Explanation

Light industries need little capital, and capital is scarce in West Africa.