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Contrasting physical landscapes of Nigeria

Nigeria: An African superpower?

Unit Summary

This unit teaches pupils about how the physical and human geography of Nigeria has led to its current status within the African continent. Pupils will learn about how people and places differ within Nigeria and how this affects development patterns across the country.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to describe Nigeria's key physical features and explain some of their impacts on life.

Key Notes

  • Nigeria has rivers, plateaux, mountains, and savannas.
  • The Jos Plateau is an elevated area in central Nigeria.
  • The Niger Delta is a low-lying, swampy area in the south.
  • The physical geography of Nigeria influences its population and the human activities that take place.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • volcanic: relating to or produced by a volcano
  • subsistence farmers: subsistence farmers only grow enough food to feed themselves and their families
  • mineral: chemical substance that is formed naturally and is found in the ground or in rocks
  • hydroelectric power: hydroelectric power generates electricity by using water
  • mangrove: a shrub or tree that grows in coastal water and has roots that grow above ground

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • The physical geography of Nigeria is very similar everywhere in the country.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain this geography topic using two clear key points.

Nigeria has rivers, plateaux, mountains, and savannas. The Jos Plateau is an elevated area in central Nigeria.

2. Define this geography term and use it in an example. 'volcanic'

relating to or produced by a volcano.

3. Correct this common geography misunderstanding.

Mistake: The physical geography of Nigeria is very similar everywhere in the country. Correction: Nigeria has a range of physical features. These include rivers, plateaux, mountains, savannas, deserts and coastlines.

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