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JAMB Geography 2015 Paper

Question : 56

Total: 81

The longitudinal extent of Nigeria is

Solution:

Concept:

The longitudinal extent of a country is the difference between its easternmost and westernmost longitudes.

Explanation:

Nigeria lies roughly between longitude

3^\circ

E in the west and longitude

15^\circ

E in the east.

To find the longitudinal extent, subtract the western longitude from the eastern longitude.

Therefore, the extent is

15^\circ - 3^\circ = 12^\circ

This value matches option D.

Answer:

12^\circ

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