The location of iron and steel industry at Ajakuta in Nigeria is best explained by the presence of (I) iron ore at Itakpe (II) limestone at Ewekoro…

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The location of iron and steel industry at Ajakuta in Nigeria is best explained by the presence of (I) iron ore at Itakpe (II) limestone at Ewekoro (III) river port at Lokoja (IV) coal at Orukpa and Okaba

  1. I and II only ✓
  2. I and IV only
  3. II and III only
  4. II and IV
Explanation

The Ajaokuta Steel Company is located near iron ore deposits at Itakpe. Limestone from nearby quarries is also used in steel making.

Iron ore is the main raw material for steel. Limestone removes impurities during the smelting process.

These two resources are the key reasons for choosing Ajaokuta’s location.

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