Question 18

(a) On an outline map of Africa, mark and name
(i) one area important for gold in Ghana
(ii) one area important f petroleum in Libya
(iii) one area important for copper in Zaire
(iv) one important town in each area

(b) Using specific examples, show how mining has contributed to economic development in West Africa

(c) In what four ways has mining posed a problem to the environment in WestAfrica? 
 

Theory

Question details

Exam body
WAEC
Subject
Geography
Year
1988
Question no.
#18
Type
Theory

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