BIOLOGY

JAMB 2003 - Question 33

Biology 2003 JAMB Past Questions - Question 33: The correct sequence of biomes from northern to southern Nigeria is

Choose the most appropriate option for the gap .
The correct sequence of biomes from northern to southern Nigeria is
A:
B:
C:
D:
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Correct Answer

D

Explanation

DSahel savanna occurs in theNortheast corner of the country only in Borno State near Lake Chad. It hasvery low rainfall and intense sunshine. Grasses are scantyand tough with few shrubs.Sudan or Northern guinea savanna occupies most of thecore-North. Rainfall is low and sunshine is still high. Short grasses, shrubsand woody climbers are present. Southern guinea savanna covers a largeproportion of the middle belt. Trees are mixed with tall grasses.Tropical Rainforest lies in the hinter land after thefreshwater swamp forest. The vegetation is dominated by stratified trees.An Estuary is the mouth of ariver where fresh water flowing into the sea mixes with tidal sea water flowinginland.