Theory question 106
Mining and EnergyWrite a geographical account of mining in Nigeria under the following headings: (a) four mineral deposits; (b) one town that is important for the mining of each of the minerals in 6(a); (c) three benefits of mining in Nigeria; (d) three negative effects of mining on the environment of mining areas.
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(a) and (b) Coal: Enugu (or Okaba); crude oil: Port Harcourt, Warri, Ughelli, Oloibiri; natural gas: Afam, Bonny; limestone: Ewekoro, Nkalagu, Sokoto, Obajana; tin and columbite: Jos, Bukuru, Barkin Ladi; iron ore: Itakpe; gold: Ilesha; lead and zinc: Abakaliki; lignite: Asaba.
(c) Employment; foreign exchange; revenue to government; raw materials for industries; growth of towns and infrastructure; attraction of foreign investment; acquisition of skills and technology.
(d) Destruction of farmland and vegetation; soil erosion and mining ponds/pits; pollution of air, water and land (oil spills, gas flaring); loss of soil fertility; displacement of people; health hazards; destruction of the landscape; loss of wildlife.
Match each mineral with a correct town.