(a) Give an example of a

(i) light industry? (ii) heavy industry?

(b) Describe any four characteristics of each type of industry

(c) Explain any three favourable factors for the location of any one of the industries

Africa has the largest potential reserves of hydro-electric power in the world due to

• A. its many plateaus
• B. its high demand for power
• C. the abundant rainfall and waterfalls there
• D. the presence of very long rivers

One of the following is not a problem involved in harnessing solar energy?

• A. Poor technological know-how
• B. Adequacy of capital
• C. Unreliability
• D. Fear of competition with established energy sources

The speed of the wind is usually measured by

• A. an anemometer
• B. a speedometer
• C. an arrow
• D. a wind vane

The removal of soil or rocks particles by wind or running water is called

• A. weathering
• B. leaching
• C. denudation
• D. erosion

Which type of mountain is also called the mountain of denudation?

• A. Block mountain
• B. Volcanic mountain
• C. Residual mountain
• D. Fold mountain

The roads in the area run mainly along

• A. Steep slopes
• B. Hilltops
• C. Gentle slopes
• D. Watersheds

Nguru and Kaura Namoda settlements in Northern Nigeria are most notable for?

• A. high production centres for groundnuts
• B. terminal points for railway transportation
• C. towns with the worst problems of water scarcity
• D. quarrying settlements

What is the approximate distance between two places if one is located on 11°N and the other on 5°S on the same longitude?

• A. 211 km
• B. 1,110 km
• C. 1,776 km
• D. 1,976 km

The type of coal that burns with great heat and very little smoke is?

• A. anthracite
• B. lignite
• C. steam coal
• D. peat