Which of the following poses the greatest problem to agriculture in the north-estern part of Nigeria?

A. Land tenure system

B. Lack of mechanised tools

C. Desert encroachment

D. Sparse farming population

E. Inadequate capital

Which of the following Nigeria rivers provides the longest distance of internal waterways?

A. Cross

B. Benue

C. Siluko

D. Ogun

E. Wase

Jos experiences a moderate temperature compared with other places on the same latitude in Nigeria because it

A. is close to the River Niger which exerts some moderating influence on its weather

B. is on a high altitude

C. receives relief rain most of the time

D. lies at the convergence of two different air masses

E. is surrounded by dense vegetation

Textiles industries are best located in the northern part of Nigeria because of the

A. availability of cotton

B. high demand for cotton materials

C. availability of capital

D. availability of heavy machinery

E. easy accessibility to the area

The greatest hydro-electricity potential in Nigeria is found in the

A. Cross-River Basin

B. Sokoto plains

C. Niger Benue Trough

D. Eastern highlands

E. Chad Basin

Busy following ensures that

A. artificial fertilizers are used

B. only one crop is cultivated at a time

C. the land regains its fertility naturally

D. modern agricultural machinery are used

E. more labour is employed

Which of the following favours the growth of olives in the Mediterranean region of Africa?

A. High temperature and humidity

B. Heavy rainfall

C. Abundant supply of skilled labour

D. Cool, wet winters and warm, dry summers

E. Moderately stiff loam or clayey soil

All the following are true of ECOWAS except that

A. it is an internationtional organisation

B. it is open to all countries of West Africa

C. its aim is to promote economic cooperation among member countries

D. it allows citizens of member countries to stay for at least ninety days within any country

E. non-payment of annual subvention by any member country leads to loss of membership