(a) On a sketch map of Africa, mark and name
(i) one forest belt
(ii) one tropical grassland belt
(iii) one major town in each belt
(b) Highlight the characteristics of any one of the vegetation belts shown on yo map
(c) Describe the importance of the vegetation belt chosen in (b) above to man
Explanation
(b) Characteristics of the forest belt are:
(i) Presence of tall trees with canopies
(ii) The leaves are evergreen
(iii) Presence of different layers of trees
(iv) Presence of undergrowth such as chambers, twiners, and epiphytes.
(c) Importance of the Forest Belt to man
(i) It is the source of valuable timber, e.g Iroko, Obeche, Mahogany, etc.
(ii) Plantation agriculture especially tree crops are carried out in the belt
(iii) Hunting of wild animals is also common
(iv) Lumbering activities is a major occupation of the people.