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Difficulty: MediumMineral and Energy Resources in Nigeria

Match each solid mineral resource found in Nigeria on the left with its primary deposit or quarrying location on the right.

  • Iron OreItakpe
  • CoalEnugu
  • MarbleLokoja
  • LimestoneGboko

Answer

Iron Ore matches with Itakpe, Coal matches with Enugu, Marble matches with Lokoja, and Limestone matches with Gboko.
Each mineral is correctly matched to its specific location in Nigeria: Iron Ore is mined at Itakpe, Coal is deposited at Enugu, Marble is extracted near Lokoja, and Limestone is quarried at Gboko.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the primary mining site for Iron Ore.
Iron Ore pairs with Itakpe.
Itakpe in Kogi State holds significant commercial reserves of iron ore.
2
Identify the major deposit area for Coal.
Coal pairs with Enugu.
Enugu is well-documented as Nigeria's main historical center for coal extraction.
3
Identify the main quarrying location for Marble.
Marble pairs with Lokoja.
Lokoja and nearby Jakura are noted for high-grade metamorphic marble reserves.
4
Identify the location for major Limestone quarrying.
Limestone pairs with Gboko.
Gboko in Benue State features extensive sedimentary limestone exploited for industrial cement production.

Key Concept

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

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