(a) Draw an outline map of Nigeria. On the map, mark and name the following:
(i) two areas noted for inland fishing
(ii) one area noted for off-shore fishing
(iii) one important town in each of the areas shown on the map.
(b)(i) Name three methods of fishing in Nigeria
(ii) Identify four types of fish caught
(c) Outline three benefits of fishing to the Nigerian economy.
(i) Areas: Inland Coastal areas of:
— Lagos
— Port Harcourt
— Calabar
(ii) Area – offshore Coatal areas of
—Lagos
—Warri
— Port Harcourt
—Calabar
Towns: offshore
— Lagos
— Epe
— Port Harcourt
— Bomadi Burutu
(iii) Towns: Inland
— Sokoto
— Rima
—Argungu Kukawa
—Arege Wulgo Magirari Maiduguri
— Ngala
(b) (i) Three methods of fishing
— traps
— nets
— trawlers
— hooks
— intoxicants e.g. marshed leaf
— spears
— use of baskets
(ii) Types of fish Tilapia
— Mackerel
— Mudfish
— catfish
— croaker
— electric fish
— lady fish
— herrings
— dog fish.
(c) Benefits of fishing;
— source of protein
— provision of employment
— income to fishermen
— revenue to government
— raw material for industries
— promotes inter-regional trade
Contributions ({{ comment_count }})
Please wait...
Modal title
Report
Block User
{{ feedback_modal_data.title }}