(a) Draw a sketch map of Nigeria. On the map, locate and name
(i) one highland area in the North East;
(ii) one highland area in the West;
(iii) two rivers that take their sources from these highland areas;
(iv) one man-made lake;
(v) the lake Chad
(b) Explain four ways in which highlands of Nigeria are important.
Explanation
(b) Importance of highlands of Nigeria
(i) Sources of mineral resources
(ii) Sources of many rivers
(iii) Settlement sites
(iv) Tourist attractions / centers
(v) Important for trans-humance
(vi) Moderation of climate
(vii) Valuable building materials are got from highlands e.g granite.
(viii) Some rivers from highlands have waterfalls which aid H.E.P development.
(ix) Growth of special crops e.g tea, apple, in Mambila Plateau
(x) Sites for the erection of communication masts.