Changing Economic Wrld

Question 1

Location (4)

Answer 1

West Africa
Borders Benin Chad Cameroon & Niger
South of U.K.
Tropical climate with rainy and dry seasons

Question 2

Explain why Nigeria has a more balanced economy (3)

Answer 2

Employment and agriculture have fallen due to an increase in farm machinery and better conditions in other sectors
Industrialisation & economic growth under a stable government has increased employment in oil production, manufacturing and industries like construction
Growth of communications in the tertiary sector

Question 3

Ways in which manufacturing in Nigeria can affect economy in positive way(2)

Answer 3

As industries grow more people are employed and revenue from taxes increases
A thriving industrial sector attracts foreign investment which stimulates further economic growth

Question 4

Importance of Nigeria globally (2)

Answer 4

Supplies 2.7% of the worlds oil - 12 largest producer

5th largest contributor to uns peacekeeping missions around the world

Question 5

Importance of Nigeria Regionally (2)

Answer 5

Highest farm output with 70% of population in agriculture & 19 mill cattle largest in Africa
3rd largest manufacturing sector , could lead the way for Africa’s future development

Question 6

Unlever adv(3)

Answer 6

Promoted improvements in water supply, healthcare and education
Aimed at growing Nigeria’s market + development of brands
Has high standards of employment and environmental stewardship

Question 7

Unileaver disadvantage(3)

Answer 7

Local workers poorly paid
Much profit goes abroad
Poor working conditions

Question 8

Shell adv (3)

Answer 8

Major contributions in taxes and export revenue
Supporting growth of Nigeria’s energy sector
Providing direct employment to 65k Nigerian workers and a further 250k jobs in related industries

Question 9

Shell disadvantage (3)

Answer 9

Oil spills cause water pollution and soil degradation which reduces agriculture production
Frequent oil Flares send toxic fumes into the environment
Militant groups disrupt oil supply in the delta

Question 10

Adv of aid in Nigeria (3)

Answer 10

Aid brings benefits to those in poverty
Delivered to where help is directly needed
Aid is used for the projects and no money is wasted

Question 11

Disad of aid (3)

Answer 11

Corrupt government results in loss of aid
Donors have political influence over what happens to aid
Money may be used to promote commercial self interest of the donor

Question 12

NGO benefits on Nigeria + Adwan health centre (5)

Answer 12

Ngo provides education on malaria prevention and distributes anti mosquito nets
Aduwan health centre, action aid funded by world bank and built a new clinic in 2010
Provided tests for hiv
And immunisation of kids from polio
Training of importance of immunity

Question 13

Political factors (3)

Answer 13

Country’s civil war ended in 1970
Nigeria’s independence is in 1960
Only since 1999 has Nigeria has a stable government

Question 14

Social factors (3)

Answer 14

Nigerian music Is very popular in Africa
Nigeria is a multiethnic an multifaith country with largest religions consisting of Christianity and Islam
Economic inequality in north and south led to boko haram

Question 15

Cultural (3)

Answer 15

Nigerian music is very popular in Africa
Nollywood is the 2nd largest film industry in the world
Nigeria is a multi faith and multi ethnic country with Christianity and Islam as largest religions

Question 16

Environmental (3)

Answer 16

American companies are investing in new power plants
Rainfall in Nigeria is deceasing
High temp and high annual rainfall mean south forests can grown palm oil and cocoa

Question 17

How industrial growth has caused environmental issues (2)

Answer 17

In Kano, kaduna & Lagos harmful pollution go straight into drains and channels, they are harmful to people and damage ecosystems.
70-80% of Nigeria’s forest have been destroyed by logging and industrial development

Question 18

How urban growth has caused environmental issues (3)

Answer 18

Squatter settlments are common in most cities
Services have failed to keep pace with the rate of economic growth
Waste disposal has become a major issue

Question 19

How commercial farming and deforestation has a caused environmental issues in Nigeria (3)

Answer 19

Water pollutions due to chemicals, soil erosion & sitting of river channels
Buildings of settlements and roads have destroyed habitats and emitted co2
Many species disappeared due to deforestation eg cheetahs & 500 types of plants

Question 20

How mining and oil extraction have caused environmental issues(3)

Answer 20

Tin mining lead to soil erosion
Oil spills cause fire which leads to harmful fumes into atmospheree
Economic development in Niger delta has caused violent conflicts between locals

Question 21

Bodo oil spills 2008/2009 (2)

Answer 21

Devesated the livelihoods of thousands of farmers and fishermen living near the swamps in the town of bodo in Niger delta
Leaks in pipeline cause 11 mill crude oil to spill

Question 22

3 ways QOL improved

Answer 22

Life expectancy at birth Increased from 46-52%
Secondary school environment (per100) 25-44%
Mortality rate (per 1000)
213-117%

Question 23

3 factors which prevent QOL to improve

Answer 23

Political need for stable government to encourage inward investment
Environmental pollution has affected lives of locals
Social-conflict between tribes Yoruba and Igbo
Religious conflict: Christianity in south and Islam In north, boko haram kidnappings