NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA

UNIVERSITY VILLAGE, PLOT 91, CASDASTRAL ZONE, NNAMDI AZIKIWE EXPRESS WAY, JABI, ABUJA.
FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
JANUARY 2021 EXAMINATION

COURSE CODE: ENT 827

COURSE TITLE: Natural Resources Utilization

CREDIT UNIT: 3 INSTRUCTION: 1. Indicate your Matriculation Number clearly

2. Attempt question one (1) and any other three (3) questions; four questions in all

3. Question one (1) is compulsory and carries 25 marks, while the other questions carry 15 marks each.

4. Present all your points in a coherent and orderly Manner

TIME ALLOWED: 2 Hours

Question 1

1 (a) Outline along with sketch maps the topography of Nigeria’s resources

(b) Mention the consequences of mining on the physical environment

(c) Identify the causes and consequences of oil spillage in Nigeria environment

Question 2

2 (a) Define the concept Natural Resources and explain its values

(b) State and explain the ways energy is utilized.

(c) List and explain the 5 classes of Land tenure in Nigeria

Question 3

3 (a) Outline strategies for managing solid waste with advantages and disadvantages

(b) What are the recommendations for sustainable solid waste management?

Question 4

4 (a) Briefly discuss the role of agriculture in economic development of Nigeria.

(b) What significant roles do research, training and extension services play in agricultural development?

Question 5

5 (a) Mention the challenges facing Nigerian Agricultural sector and explain 8 of them

(b) What are the various ways that these challenges can be overcome?