(a) Draw an outline map of West Africa. On it locate and name:
(i) one area of dense population;
(ii) one area of sparse population;
(iii) an important town in each area;
(iv) the River Niger
(b) Explain four factors that have led to the high density of population in the area shown on your map
(c) Highlight two problems of sparse population density
(i) one area of dense population;
(ii) one area of sparse population;
(iii) an important town in each area;
(iv) the River Niger
(b) Explain four factors that have led to the high density of population in the area shown on your map
(c) Highlight two problems of sparse population density
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Correct Answer: Option n
Explanation:
(b) Factors responsible for the density of population in some part of West Africa
(i) Climate
(ii) Soil
(iii) Relief
(iv) Mineral
(v) Historical factors
(vi) Industrialization / employment / opportunities,
(vii) Presence of social amenities
(viii) Migration
(ix) Administration
(x) Cultural attachment to land
(xi) Port location
(xii) Cash crop production
(xiii) Commercial activities.
(c) Problems of sparse population density
(a) Low labour force
(b) Low productivity
(c) Limited market
(d) Under-utilization of natural resources
(e) Low GDP (Gross Domestic Product)
(f) Low revenue to government
(g) Vulnerable to external attack.
(b) Factors responsible for the density of population in some part of West Africa
(i) Climate
(ii) Soil
(iii) Relief
(iv) Mineral
(v) Historical factors
(vi) Industrialization / employment / opportunities,
(vii) Presence of social amenities
(viii) Migration
(ix) Administration
(x) Cultural attachment to land
(xi) Port location
(xii) Cash crop production
(xiii) Commercial activities.
(c) Problems of sparse population density
(a) Low labour force
(b) Low productivity
(c) Limited market
(d) Under-utilization of natural resources
(e) Low GDP (Gross Domestic Product)
(f) Low revenue to government
(g) Vulnerable to external attack.