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ZOO 102 Geographic Distribution of Animal Life Objective Question
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Hadejia-Nguru and Lokoja floodplains are significant for being:
Options
A The highest peaks in the Jos Plateau
B The driest points in the Sahel
C Migratory stopover and breeding grounds for waterbirds
Correct Answer
D The primary locations for mangrove forests
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

These seasonal wetlands act as migratory stopovers and breeding grounds for Afro-Palaearctic waterbirds. Mangrove forests (D) are in the Niger Delta, not these inland floodplains.

Hint

Think about birds traveling between Africa and Europe (Palaearctic).

Question Info

Course: ZOO 102
Topic: Geographic Distribution of Animal Life
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 272 of 737
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