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ZOO 102 Geographic Distribution of Animal Life Objective Question
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Why are Hadejia-Nguru wetlands important for waterbirds?
Options
A They are the only places with salt water in Nigeria
B They provide a perpetual summer with no rain
C They act as migratory stopover and breeding grounds
Correct Answer
D They are the only place to find forest antelopes
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The text states these floodplains act as migratory stopover and breeding grounds for Afro-Palaearctic waterbirds. Forest antelopes (D) live in the southern rainforests.

Hint

Think about the needs of birds migrating long distances.

Question Info

Course: ZOO 102
Topic: Geographic Distribution of Animal Life
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 293 of 737
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