(a) On a sketch map of Nigeria, locate and name (i) one area important for the mining of each of limestone, tin, crude oil and coal (ii) one major town in e...
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(a) On a sketch map of Nigeria, locate and name
(i) one area important for the mining of each of limestone, tin, crude oil and coal
(ii) one major town in each area
(b) Explain the importance of any one of the minerals to the economy of Nigeria
(c) Outline any four problems facing the mining industry in Nigeria.
Answer Details
(a) Sketch map of Nigeria showing selected mineral-producing areas and major towns
| Mineral | Mining area located | Major town named |
|---|---|---|
| Limestone | Ewekoro area, Ogun State | Ewekoro |
| Tin | Jos Plateau | Jos |
| Crude oil | Niger Delta | Port Harcourt |
| Coal | Udi-Enugu coalfield | Enugu |
(b) Importance of crude oil to the economy of Nigeria
- It earns Nigeria foreign exchange through export.
- It provides substantial government revenue through taxes, royalties and export proceeds.
- It provides employment in oil exploration, production, refining, transport and marketing.
- It supplies essential products such as petrol, diesel, kerosene and cooking gas.
- It supplies raw materials for petrochemical industries, including plastics, fertiliser, paints and lubricants.
- Oil revenue assists the provision of infrastructure such as roads, electricity, water supply, schools and hospitals.
(c) Problems facing the mining industry in Nigeria
- Environmental pollution from mining, oil spills, gas flaring and mine waste damages land and water.
- Mining operations may cause loss of farmland and land degradation.
- There is inadequate skilled labour and shortage of modern mining technology.
- Inadequate transport facilities and poor access roads make movement of machinery and minerals costly.
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