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Question 456:

One important consequence of the location of Nigeria between latitudes 4⁰ and 14⁰ North of the equator is that

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A Some parts of the country enjoy a hot, wet, tropical climate throughout the year
B The south westerly winds blow only across the coastal areas
C All parts of country receive rainfall throughout the year
D All part of the country have a luxuriant vegetation
E The northern part of the country enjoys land sea breezes

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Question 457:

A specialized mode of transportation used in carrying coal from Enugu to Oji River is the

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A Pipeline
B Transmission line
C Rope way
D Rail cart
E Jumbo plane

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Question 458:

Which of the geographical regions of Nigeria contains volcanic plugs, inselbergs and crater lake?

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A Eastern scarplands
B Western highlands
C North-central highland
D Eastern highlands
E Chad Basin

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Question 459:

The location of the oil refinery at Kaduna is best explained by the

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A Deliberate government policy and market
B Presence of power supply and market
C Availability of raw material and capital
D Adequate transportation and labour
E Presence of raw material and government policy

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Question 460:

All the following statements are true of the savanna vegetation in Nigeria except that the

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A Trees are deciduous
B Trees have thick water-storing trunks
C Trees have long tap root systems
D Grasses are tall and luxuriant in the wet season
E Trees occur in the pure stands

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