Verified GEOGRAPHY OBJ: 1-10: CBACDABDCA 11-20: DACDDAABCA 21-30: ADCADCBDAB 31-40: ABDCADBDAA 41-50: DCCDCBCBDA (5b) -Rapids andcataracts: presence of rapids andcataracts which impede drainage or navigation. -shallowness:majority of the nigerian rivers are very shallow. -short distance:most rivers often flow over short distance, hence not suitable for navigation. (5c) -irrigation -hydro-electric power generation (3a)(i)majority of the industries are operating on small scalebases. i.e small scale enterprises. (ii)they can only be located in urban centres. (iii)they are dependent on imported raw materials from other countries. (iv)they depend on technical expertise from other countries. (v)large concentration on consumable goods. (vi)products are essentially made for local markets. 1a) (i)Migration: rural-urban migration tends to increase the population of these towns. (ii)commercial activities:presence of markets and business transactions pulls people to these areas. (iii)presence of industries: the presence of industries in Lagos,Ibadan, kano, etc provides jobs for the people. (iv)employment opportunities: the availability of jobs in these towns also swells the population. (iv)Administrative headquarters: some towns like lagos,enugu,ibadan and kano serves as administrative capitals which attract people to the area. (1b) (i)pressure on natural resources:natural resources like fertile farmlands become over exploited where there is high population growth in the area. (ii)insufficient food:as a result of the high influx of people into an area, there will not be sufficient food or water for the high population: (iii)Traffic congestion:many people travel on the. roads at the same time and since they are usually many, there will be traffic congestion. (iv)inadequate housing:high population concentration leads to poor accommodation as the houses available might not be enough. (v)environmental pollution:poor housing and pressure on natural and social facilities do lead to environmental pollution. (1c) (i)proision of more social amenities. (ii)creation of more jobs by establishing industries. (iii)provision of more houses at affordable rates 2a)i.) It is the cheapest means of transportation of people and goods from place to place. (ii.) It has the merit of transporting cargo and people over relatively longer distance when compared to road transport. (iii.) It is the most comfortable means for transporting bulky and heavy goods (both finish goods and raw material) to and from industries. (2aii) It sometimes shorten the distance of travel between two places. [II]It is sometimes the best means of transport for heavy,high pricely inflammabble goods likd compressed gas. [III]In land navigation is very cheap. (2b)i.) Management laxing due to lack of management expertise and dedication. (ii.) Lack of spare parts to fix damaged rail and train part. (iii.) It has a very low patronage because it may not be as fashionable and attractive as means such as air. (iv.) Inadequate funding and (3a) (i)majority of. the industries are operating on small scale bases. i.e small scale enterprises. (ii)they can only be located in urban centres. (iii)they are dependent on imported raw materials from other countries. (iv)they depend on technical expertise from other countries. (v)large concentration on consumable goods. (vi)products are essentially made for local markets. 4a)Nigeria is a sub-saharan nation located in west Africa. It is located between latitudes 4degree N and 14digre N of the equator and between longitudes 3digre E and 15digree of the greenwich meridian (4aii) Nigeria is the fourth largest country in Africa after Niger,Mali and Mauritania. It has an area of about 923,000sgkm (4b) (i) Source of minerals: most highlands in Nigeria are source of minerals like coal (enugu) tin and columbite (jos plateau) ,gold,diamond and limestone. (ii) For defence: highland are useful in time of inter-tribal wars for easy defence against enemies. (iii)As a sources of rivers: most highland in Nigeria serve as watershed or sources of many rivers and streams. (iv)As tourist centres: some highland in Nigeria serve as centre for tourist attraction e.g jos plateau (v)some highlands has cool climate which aids settlement of people.
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