(a) Draw a sketch map of Nigeria.On the map, show and name:
(i) Rivers Niger and Benue
(ii) Kanji Dam
(iii) Abuja
(b) Explain three factors which favour the development of hydro- electric power projects in Nigeria.
(c) State three economic benefits of hydro- electric power projects.
(a) Diagram of the sketch
(b) - presence of rapids and waterfalls/steep gradient
- abundance of rainfall
- high volume of water in rivers
- adequate high temperature against freezing
- high demand/ market for electricity
- strong bedrock for dam sites
- availability of capital
- availability of skilled and unskilled labour
(c) The Economic benefits of the hydro-electric power projects are:
- promotion of irrigation
- generation of electricity for industrial use
- generation of electricity for domestic use
- water supply for industrial use
- water for domestic use
- tourist attraction
- revenue generation
- flood control
- income to workers
- promotion of aquatic research
- improved inland navigation
- development and growth of new towns
- provision of food
- stimulates industrial development
- employment
- training of local technicians
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