(a) Draw an outline map of Nigeria. On the map, mark and name the following: (i) two areas noted for inland fishing (ii) one area noted for off-shore fishin...
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(a) Draw an outline map of Nigeria. On the map, mark and name the following:
(i) two areas noted for inland fishing
(ii) one area noted for off-shore fishing
(iii) one important town in each of the areas shown on the map.
(b)(i) Name three methods of fishing in Nigeria
(ii) Identify four types of fish caught
(c) Outline three benefits of fishing to the Nigerian economy.
Answer Details
(a) Fishing areas and towns in Nigeria
The map shows two inland fishing areas: the Lake Chad basin, with Baga as an important town, and the River Niger–Benue floodplain, with Lokoja. The Lagos offshore waters in the Gulf of Guinea are shown as an off-shore fishing area, with Lagos as the town.
(b)(i) Three methods of fishing in Nigeria
- Fishing with nets, such as cast nets, gill nets or seine nets.
- Fishing with hooks and lines.
- Using traps or baskets.
(b)(ii) Four types of fish caught
- Tilapia
- Catfish (mudfish)
- Mackerel
- Croaker
(c) Three benefits of fishing to the Nigerian economy
- It supplies protein-rich food for the population.
- It provides employment and income for fishermen, fish processors, traders and transporters.
- It provides raw materials for fish-processing industries and generates government revenue and trade.
Examination reminder: On a map question, place each fishing area in its correct broad location, then add the required town beside it. For inland fishing, choose rivers, floodplains or lakes; for off-shore fishing, place the area in the Atlantic coastal waters.
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