Which of the following are characteristics of manufacturing induitries in Tropical Africa? I. Export-oriented II. Labour intensive III. Consumer-oriented IV. Diversified production

• A. I and II only
• B. II and III only
• C. I and IV only
• D. I and III only

A dominant factor that explains the establishment of industries in some rural areas of Tropical Africa is

• A. development of rural areas
• B. encouragement of rural-urban areas
• C. reduction of crime in rural areas
• D. traffic congestion in rural areas

Which factor for location of industries explains the establishment of cement industries near areas of limestone deposits?

• A. Market orientation
• B. Income source
• C. Source of raw material
• D. Availability of capital

In an economy where the major problem to industrial development is the fear of failure, the most important policy to revitalize the industrial sector of such an economy is

• A. large capital in form of loan
• B. large pool of labour
• C. development of innovative entrepreneurs
• D. creation of industrial estates

(a) Name two sources of: (i) thermal energy in Nigeria (ii) renewable energy in Nigeria

(b) Identify four problems hindering the development of thermal energy in Nigeria

(c) Suggest solutions to the problems identified in 6(b)

The major problem facing the railway transportation compared to road transportation is

• A. low patronage
• B. excessive speed
• C. inadequate manpower
• D. lack of flexibility

Draw an outline map of Nigeria. On the map, locate and name: (i) the interior coastland of western Nigeria (ii) the coastal plain (iii) the Niger Delta (iv) Port-Harcourt

One characteristic feature of intensive farming is that, it is practised in urban centres where

• A. water supply is inadequate
• B. human population is high
• C. human population is low
• D. demand for produce is low

A plateau highly eroded by rivers and broken by deep narrow valleys is

• A. intermont plateau
• B. volcanic plateau
• C. dissected plateau
• D. lava plateau

What is the approximate distance from Obasa to Oju as the crowflies?

• A. 10km
• B. 18km
• C. 20km
• D. 25km