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Limestone is an essential raw material for the industrial manufacturing of cement in Nigeria. Which of the following towns is a major location for limestone quarrying?

  1. EwekoroAnswer
  2. B
    Jos
  3. C
    Enugu
  4. D
    Bonny

Answer

Ewekoro is a primary limestone quarrying and cement production center in Nigeria.
Ewekoro, located in Ogun State, is situated on extensive marine sedimentary formations rich in limestone. It hosts one of the oldest and largest cement plants in Nigeria.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the industrial mineral specified in the question stem.
The target mineral is limestone, which is primarily utilized as raw material for cement manufacturing.
Limestone deposits in Nigeria are concentrated in sedimentary basins such as Ewekoro (Ogun State), Gboko (Benue State), and Nkalagu (Ebonyi State).
2
Evaluate the given location options against Nigeria's mineral distribution map.
Ewekoro matches limestone; Jos matches tin/columbite; Enugu matches coal; Bonny matches crude oil/natural gas.
Matching each location to its correct mineral deposit reveals that Ewekoro is the correct answer.

Key Concept

Geographical distribution of solid mineral resources in Nigeria
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Mineral and Energy Resources in Nigeria

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