(a) Draw an outline map of Africa. On the map, show and name: (i) Any three rivers important for generating electricity; (ii) Any two dams on two of the riv...
Question 1 Report
(a) Draw an outline map of Africa. On the map, show and name:
(i) Any three rivers important for generating electricity; (ii) Any two dams on two of the rivers.
(b) Outline any five benefits of hydroelectric power to the people of Africa.
Answer Details
(a) Outline map of Africa showing rivers and dams
Key: River Nile, River Volta and River Zambezi are shown. The Aswan High Dam is on the River Nile in Egypt, and the Akosombo Dam is on the River Volta in Ghana.
(b) Benefits of hydroelectric power to the people of Africa
- It supplies electricity for domestic uses such as lighting, cooking, refrigeration and entertainment, thereby improving the standard of living.
- It provides energy for industries, mines, offices and processing plants, thus promoting industrial development.
- It creates employment during the construction, operation and maintenance of dams and power stations.
- It earns revenue for governments through the sale of electricity, including electricity exported to neighbouring countries.
- It conserves foreign exchange that would have been used to import petroleum products or fuel for thermal power stations.
- It encourages the growth of towns and other settlements around power stations and industrial areas.
- It provides a relatively cheap and renewable source of energy and reduces air pollution from fuel-burning power stations.
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