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Match each African mining center or region listed on the left with its primary mineral resource on the right.

  • Witwatersrand Basin (South Africa)Gold
  • Katanga Arc (Democratic Republic of Congo / Zambia)Copper and Cobalt
  • Jos Plateau (Nigeria)Tin and Columbite
  • Akwatia Field (Ghana)Diamonds

Answer

Witwatersrand Basin matches Gold; Katanga Arc matches Copper and Cobalt; Jos Plateau matches Tin and Columbite; Akwatia Field matches Diamonds.
Each region is correctly linked with its main mineral deposit: Witwatersrand is famous for gold, the Katanga Arc for copper and cobalt, the Jos Plateau for tin and columbite, and Akwatia for diamonds.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the main mineral extracted from the Witwatersrand Basin in Southern Africa.
Witwatersrand corresponds to Gold extraction.
The conglomerate reefs of Witwatersrand hold one of the largest gold reserves on earth.
2
Identify the principal metallic ores associated with the Katanga Arc in Central Africa.
Katanga Arc corresponds to Copper and Cobalt.
This geological belt forms part of the Central African Copperbelt, rich in copper and cobalt ores.
3
Determine the dominant minerals mined on the Jos Plateau in West Africa.
Jos Plateau corresponds to Tin and Columbite.
Younger granitic rocks and alluvial gravels on the plateau host extensive tin and columbite deposits.
4
Match the Akwatia mining district in West Africa to its economic mineral.
Akwatia Field corresponds to Diamonds.
Akwatia has historically been Ghana's premier center for industrial and gem-quality diamond extraction.

Key Concept

Spatial distribution of major mineral resources and mining districts across West, Central, and Southern Africa.
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Mineral Resources and Mining in Africa

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