Niger Delta

Q. What do you understand by the term 'delta'?

1. A delta is a landform created by the deposition of sediments that is carried by a river as the flow leaves its mouth and enters slow-moving or stagnant water.
2. A long, narrow region of lowland between ranges of mountains, hills or other high areas is called a delta.
3. Deltas are extensive areas of flat upland usually bounded by a slope.
4. None of the above

Q. The river Niger meets river at . This merging divides Nigeria into three parts.

1. Benue
2. Lokoja
3. Yoruba
4. Kaduna

Q. What are the three major ethnic groups of Nigeria?

1. Idoma
2. Igbo
3. Yoruba
4. Hausa

Q. Which major ethnic group can be found in Lagos?

1. Igbo
2. Hausa
3. Yoruba
4. Fulani

Q.

The tributaries of the River Mississippi drain which of the following countries?

1. USA

2. Africa

3. Asia

4. None of these

Q. Nigeria is split into how many parts?

1. Three parts
2. Two parts
3. Four parts
4. Five parts

Q. Which of the following rivers are found flowing in Nigeria?

1. Niger
2. Benue
3. Nile
4. Congo

Q. Tina has two friends who belong to the Hausa and Yoruba tribes. They live in Lagos. They have a boutique which specalises in authentic Kaduna prints. Which country do Tina's friends live in?

1. Nigeria
2. Chad
3. Niger
4. Egypt

Q. The ____ river meets the _____ river at Lokoja.

1. Niger, Kaduna
2. Niger, Benue
3. Kaduna, Benue
4. Kaduna, Congo

Q. Which river is considered as the lifeline of Nigeria?

1. Benue
2. Congo
3. Kaduna
4. Niger

Q. What is the historical significance of the Niger delta?

1. The Nigerians built a number of ports along this area where their ships could halt.
2. The Europeans built a number of ports along this area where their ships could halt.
3. From these ports, wood and other products were sent out of the country.
4. There is no historical significance.

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