(a) Draw a sketch map of Nigeria. On the map, show and name: (i) Rivers...
(a) Draw a sketch map of Nigeria. On the map, show and name: (i) Rivers Niger and Benue; (ii) Kainji Dam; (iii) i ) Abuja.
(b) Explain three factors which favour the development of hydro-electric power projects in Nigeria.
(c) State three economic benefits of the hydro-electric power projects.
Explanation
(b) Factors which Favour Development of Hydro-electric Power Projects in Nigeria:
(i) Abundance of rainfall.
(ii) Strong bedrock for dam sites.
(iii) High demand/market for electricity
(iv) Presence of rapids and waterfalls/steep gradient.
(v) Availability of capital.
(vi) Availability of skilled and unskilled labour.
(viii) Adequate high temperature against
freezing.
(c) Economic Benefits of the Hydro- electric Power Projects:
(i) Revenue generation.
(ii) income to workers.
(iii) Employment.
(iv) Provision of food.
(v) Generation of electricity for domestic use.
(vi) Promotion of irrigation.
(vii) Water supply for industrial use.
(viii) Water for domestic use.
(ix) Promotion of aquatic research.
(x) Stimulates industrial development.
(xi) Training of local technicians.
(xii) Development and growth of new ns.
(xiii) Tourist attraction.
(xiv) Generation Of electricity industrial use.
(xv) Flood control.
(xvi) improved inland navigation.