Nigeria's Economy Quiz

Nigeria’s Economy Quiz

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Nigeria’s Economy Quiz

What impact has rapid industrialisation had on Nigeria’s industrial structure?

There has been a significant increase in the proportion of people working in agriculture.

There has been a significant increase in the proportion of people working in the oil and gas industries.

There has been a significant increase in the proportion of people working in the manufacturing and service sectors.

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What proportion of Nigeria’s GDP comes from manufacturing and services?

40%

>50%

<20%

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Why has the proportion of people working in agriculture in Nigeria decreased?

Mechanisation

Urban to rural migration

Drought

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True or false? The oil industry is experiencing economic turbulence because of fluctuating prices and social and environmental issues in the delta.

True

False

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Why is manufacturing Nigeria’s fastest-growing sector?

There is an increased demand for agricultural produce.

The increasing demand for services.

It has a large, cheap labour force and a huge market.

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Which of the following is not a way manufacturing can stimulate economic growth?

Manufacturing stimulates the growth of the service sector e.g. finance, retail and communications.

Manufacturing industries encourage the establishment and growth of linked industries e.g. supplying raw materials and components to each other.

Manufacturing industries locate close to each other to encourage competition.

Increased employment opportunities and high wages increase consumer demand, which increases the market.

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Which of the following has played an important role in Nigeria’s economic growth?

NEEs

ABCs

TNCs

RPGs

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Why are TNCs attracted to Nigeria? (you can select more than one answer)

Cheap labour

Large internal markets

Tax incentives

Large external markets

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Identify the disadvantages of TNCs.

Please select 3 correct answers

Working conditions may be poor, with fewer rules and regulations than in wealthier countries.

Local companies supply TNCs

Incentives used to attract TNCs could have been spent on local companies.

Most profit goes abroad.

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Why have TNCs been controversial in Nigeria?

Please select 3 correct answers

TNC investment has led to over 65,000 local people being employed.

Many oil spills have occurred in the Niger Delta.

Raw materials, such as oil, is exported to wealthier countries where it is refined then sold for greater profits.

Oil flares and toxic fumes have increased air pollution.

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Nigeria's Economy

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