JAMB Geography · Section 4

Economic and Human Geography of Nigeria

Section IV: Regional Geography

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Official JAMB Geography outline · Section IV: Regional Geography

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Agricultural systems in Nigeria, major crops produced and problems of agricultural development.

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Compare farming systems practised in Nigeria; identify crops produced and problems encountered in agricultural development.

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Manufacturing industries in Nigeria: location factors, types of products, marketing and associated problems.

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Identify the types and locations of major manufacturing industries; determine factors of industrial location and problems associated with industries.

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Transportation and communication: modes and their relative advantages and disadvantages.

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Establish the relationship between transport and communication; relate their modes to their relative advantages and disadvantages.

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Regional and international trade: commodities, advantages and disadvantages.

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Classify major commodities involved in regional and international trade.

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Tourism in Nigeria: definition, importance, tourist centres, problems and solutions.

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Identify the importance of tourism and tourist centres; explain tourism problems and possible solutions.

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