Weather and Agriculture Quiz

The study of weather conditions of a place over a long period is called ___.

Theory Questions

1. Explain the meaning of climate and list four factors that determine climate.

2. Describe the distribution of crops in Nigeria and explain why some crops grow better in certain areas.

3. List three cultural practices in vegetable farming and explain their importance.

4. What are tuber crops? Give two examples and describe how one of them is grown.

5. Explain three reasons why livestock farming is important to the economy of Nigeria.

• Agriculture

• Climate

• Vegetation

• Soil erosion

Which of these is NOT a factor of climate?

• Temperature

• Rainfall

• Soil type

• Wind

The amount of heat in the atmosphere is referred to as ___.

• Humidity

• Temperature

• Rainfall

• Wind

Humidity refers to ___.

• The amount of moisture in the air

• The amount of sunlight in a place

• The speed of wind in an area

• The amount of rainfall per year

One major factor affecting the distribution of crops in Nigeria is ___.

• Amount of internet access

• Climate conditions

• Number of houses in the area

• Availability of hospitals

Which of the following crops is commonly grown in the northern part of Nigeria?

• Cocoa

• Rubber

• Millet

• Oil palm

Cassava is an example of a ___.

• Grain crop

• Tuber crop

• Vegetable crop

• Cash crop

Cocoa is mostly grown in which region of Nigeria?

• Northern region

• Eastern region

• Western region

• Southern region

Animals like cattle and sheep are mostly found in ___.

• The forest region

• The riverine areas

• The savanna and grassland regions

• The coastal region

The major reason why crops and animals are distributed differently in Nigeria is ___.

• Because farmers plant anything anywhere

• Because of differences in climate and vegetation

• Because people want variety

• Because of too much water everywhere