Describe the distinguishing characteristics of either the Western Highlands or the Eastern Highlands under the following heading:
(a) Relief and drainage (b) Agriculture (c) Problems of development
(a) Relief and drainage (b) Agriculture (c) Problems of development
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Correct Answer: Option n
Explanation:
Western Highlands:(a) Relief and drainage: Western highland lies between 300-600m. its hottest summit is Idanre Hill. It serves as source for rivers flowing south and north e.g Osun, Ogun, Ose
(b) Agriculture; Agriculture is mainly subsistence; the region a)so produces grains e.g maize, rice, and root crops like yams, cassava etc. Plantation agriculture is also practised, such as cocoa, kolanut, palm produce and livestock farming
(c) Problems of development
(i) Seasonal water supply
(ii) Presence of pests and diseases
(iii) Problems of erosion
(iv) Problems of floods
Western Highlands:(a) Relief and drainage: Western highland lies between 300-600m. its hottest summit is Idanre Hill. It serves as source for rivers flowing south and north e.g Osun, Ogun, Ose
(b) Agriculture; Agriculture is mainly subsistence; the region a)so produces grains e.g maize, rice, and root crops like yams, cassava etc. Plantation agriculture is also practised, such as cocoa, kolanut, palm produce and livestock farming
(c) Problems of development
(i) Seasonal water supply
(ii) Presence of pests and diseases
(iii) Problems of erosion
(iv) Problems of floods