(a) On a sketch map of Nigeria, locate and name
(i) one area important for the mining of each of limestone, tin, crude oil and coal
(ii) one major town in each area
(b) Explain the importance of any one of the minerals to the economy of Nigeria
(c) Outline any four problems facing the mining industry in Nigeria.
(i) one area important for the mining of each of limestone, tin, crude oil and coal
(ii) one major town in each area
(b) Explain the importance of any one of the minerals to the economy of Nigeria
(c) Outline any four problems facing the mining industry in Nigeria.
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Correct Answer: Option n
Explanation:
(b) Importance of crude oil to the economy of Nigeria;
(i) Crude oil provides essential products like petrol and kerosine
(ii) It provides employment to Nigerians
(iii) It also provides raw materials for industries
(iv) It provides foreign exchange for the nation
(v) Provision of infrastructure like pipe borne water, good roads, electricity, etc
(c) Four problems facing the mining industry in Nigeria include;
(i) Environmental pollution
(ii) It leads to loss of farmlands
(iii) Lack of skilled labour
(iv) Inadequate transport facilities
(b) Importance of crude oil to the economy of Nigeria;
(i) Crude oil provides essential products like petrol and kerosine
(ii) It provides employment to Nigerians
(iii) It also provides raw materials for industries
(iv) It provides foreign exchange for the nation
(v) Provision of infrastructure like pipe borne water, good roads, electricity, etc
(c) Four problems facing the mining industry in Nigeria include;
(i) Environmental pollution
(ii) It leads to loss of farmlands
(iii) Lack of skilled labour
(iv) Inadequate transport facilities