a) Draw a sketch map of Nigeria. On the map. show and name one area with:
(i) Mangrove swamp vegetation: (ii) Rain forest vegetation: (iii) Guinea savanna vegetation: (iv) Sudan savanna vegetation.
(b) Name three types of trees found in the forest zone of Nigeria.
(c) Explain four contributions of forest vegetation to the economic development of Nigeria.
Explanation
(b) Trees found in the forest zone of Nigeria: (i) Mahogany. (ii) African Walnut. (iii) Iroko. (iv) Opepe. (v) Obeche. (vi) Sapele wood. (vii) Silk cotton.
(c) Contributions of forest vegetation to the economic development of Nigeria:
(i) Provides raw materials for industries.
(ii) Provides raw materials for arts and crafts. (iii) Provides food. (iv) Provides jobs for hunters, lumbermen, etc.
(v) Attracts tourism. (vi) Provides wood for construction. (vii) Provides habitats for wildlife. (viii) Timber for export or foreign exchange.
(ix) Provides wood for construction purposes. (x) Provides herbs for medicine.