Which activity requires the following? I. Large area of land usually in thousands of hectares II. Availability of water either in the form of rain or…

Source: JAMB · 2024

Which activity requires the following? I. Large area of land usually in thousands of hectares II. Availability of water either in the form of rain or irrigation III. High capital outlay

  1. plantation agriculture ✓
  2. mining
  3. lumbering
  4. tourism industry
Explanation

Plantation agriculture needs vast land areas measured in thousands of hectares. It also requires constant water and huge investments.

Plantations grow crops like rubber, oil palm, tea and coffee on a large commercial scale.

Mining, lumbering and tourism do not require all three conditions together.

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