Which of the Following Statements About Nigeria's Environment Is FALSE

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about Nigeria's environment is FALSE?

• A) Desertification has forced Muslim nomadic herdsmen to move to the more temperate areas settled by Christian farmers.
• B) Pollution in the Niger Delta has killed off much of the local fish stock upon which communities depend.
• C) Nigeria's growing population and urbanization has generated environmental problems.
• D) One reason there was a military insurgency in the Niger Delta has to do with the fact that the military government failed to address the issues raised by environmental organizations.
• E) Nigeria has generally been unaffected by rising sea levels that might be caused by climate change.

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