BIOLOGY

JAMB 2014 - Question 33

Biology 2014 JAMB Past Questions - Question 33: A severe and long dry season is a characteristics feature of

Choose the most appropriate option for the gap .
A severe and long dry season is a characteristics feature of
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Correct Answer

A

Explanation

This is found in Borno state, the extreme part of Nigeria. It borders the Sahara, desert, named the worst desert in the world because it is almost lifeless. Sahel savanna has very short and low rainfall with intense sunshine. it has very short grasses. this is followed by the sudan savanna which has more rainfall and grasses are taller It is found in Bauchi, Sokoto, Adamawa, Kaduna and Kano States. Guinea Savanna has enough rainfall which .lasts for many months and the grasses are very tall. It is found in Benue, Kwara, Kogi State, etc. Mangrove swamp is found in Niger Delta namely Bayelsa, Rivers, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Edo and Delta states. These states have severe rainfall throughout the year.