Geography

• What was Nigeria's rank in the world economy in 2014?

  21st largest economy
• Why is Nigeria significant in Africa?

  It has the largest population and GDP
• What political change occurred in Nigeria in 1960?

  Nigeria became independent from Britain
• What was a consequence of Nigeria's independence?

  Conflict and unrest occurred after independence
• What historical event led to Nigeria's diverse population?

  The Berlin conference divided Africa
• When did the civil war in Nigeria occur?

  1967-1970
• What is Nigeria known for culturally?

  Music, cinema, and football
• What type of environment is found in northern Nigeria?

  It is very dry and part of the Sahel
• What type of land covers much of Nigeria?

  Tropical grassland and forested areas
• What was the employment structure in Nigeria in 1999?

  75% of employment was in agriculture
• What has happened to Nigeria's employment structure since 1999?

  It has diversified into primary, secondary, and tertiary sectors
• What percentage of Nigeria's GDP does manufacturing contribute?

  10%
• What does tertiary employment in Nigeria involve?

  Services such as finance and retail
• What are Transnational Corporations (TNCs)?

  Businesses found in several countries
• What is a benefit of TNCs in Nigeria?

  They invest in staff training and infrastructure
• What is the multiplier effect related to TNCs?

  Growth in other sectors due to TNCs
• What is a downside of TNCs operating in Nigeria?

  They often pay low wages
• What does "leakage" refer to in the context of TNCs?

  Profits going back to the TNC's headquarters
• What type of products does Unilever produce in Nigeria?

  Soap and food
• How many people does Unilever employ in Nigeria?

  Around 1,500 people
• What has Unilever contributed to in Nigeria?

  Improved healthcare and education
• What does Shell Oil do in Nigeria?

  Extracts oil in the Niger Delta
• How many workers does Shell Oil employ in Nigeria?

  65,000 workers
• What environmental issues has Shell Oil caused in Nigeria?

  Oil spills and fires in the Niger Delta
• What is the first topic covered in the study material?

  The Challenge of Natural Hazards
• What are the types of natural hazards mentioned?

  Tectonic and weather hazards
• What factors affect the risk of natural hazards?

  People and environmental conditions
• What is the significance of understanding natural hazards?

  To improve coping strategies and responses
• What is the focus of the section on tectonic hazards?

  The Earth's layers and tectonic plates
• What do convection currents relate to?

  The movement of tectonic plates
• What are the primary effects of volcanoes?

  Immediate impacts like lava flows
• What are secondary effects of volcanoes?

  Long-term consequences like ash fallout
• What are immediate responses to volcanic eruptions?

  Evacuations and emergency services deployment
• What are long-term responses to volcanic eruptions?

  Rebuilding infrastructure and monitoring
• What is an earthquake?

  A sudden shaking of the ground
• How are earthquakes measured?

  Using seismographs and magnitude scales
• What are the immediate responses to earthquakes?

  Search and rescue operations
• What are long-term responses to earthquakes?

  Rebuilding and improving infrastructure
• What is the case study for the L'Aquila earthquake?

  It is a significant earthquake event
• What is the case study for the Kashmir earthquake?

  It is a significant earthquake event