Which of the following geographical regions of Nigeria covers one -fifth of the country and has a generally flat surface dotted with granitic hills?…

Source: JAMB · 2024

Which of the following geographical regions of Nigeria covers one -fifth of the country and has a generally flat surface dotted with granitic hills? The

  1. North-Central highlands
  2. Western highlands
  3. North-Eastern highlands
  4. Cross River basin ✓
Explanation

The Cross River Basin covers about one-fifth of Nigeria. It has mostly flat land with scattered granite hills rising above the surface.

This basin is in southeastern Nigeria where the Cross River flows. The terrain supports farming and settlement.

The other options are highland regions, not flat basins with occasional hills.

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