What are the key aspects of the fishing and mining industries, including problems, improvements, and specific minerals/locations?

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TOPIC: FISHING AND MINING INDUSTRIES, AND RESOURCES

14. Give any two ways the fishing industry is important. * (i) It provides food (protein) for people. * (ii) It creates employment opportunities for fishermen and related workers.

15. State any two problems facing the fishing industry in Uganda. * (i) Overfishing and depletion of fish stocks. * (ii) Water hyacinth infestation, which hinders fishing activities.

16. Give any two ways the water hyacinth affects the fishing industry in Uganda. * (i) It blocks fishing boats and access to fishing grounds. * (ii) It reduces oxygen levels in the water, leading to fish deaths.

17. Give any two ways the fishing industry can be improved. * (i) Controlling illegal fishing methods and enforcing regulations. * (ii) Promoting aquaculture (fish farming) to supplement wild catches.

18. Mention any one type of minerals. * Metallic minerals (e.g., gold, copper)

19. Mention any two methods of mining used in Uganda. * (i) Open-cast mining (surface mining) * (ii) Alluvial mining (for minerals in riverbeds)

20. Which major mineral is mined from the Osukuru hills in Tororo district? * Phosphates

21. Mention the mineral that is used for making electric wires and coins. * Copper

22. Which mineral was discovered on the shores of Lake Albert recently? * Crude oil

23. Name the mineral that is mainly used for making artificial fertilizers. * Phosphates

24. Mention any two oil wells found in the Albertine region. * (i) Kingfisher * (ii) Mputa

25. Give any two ways Ugandans will benefit from the extraction of crude oil in the Albertine region. * (i) Job creation for skilled and unskilled labor. * (ii) Government revenue from taxes and royalties, which can fund development projects.

26. State any two problems facing the mining industry in Uganda. * (i) Limited capital for modern mining equipment and technology. * (ii) Environmental degradation due to mining activities.

27. Give any two ways mining has promoted development in Uganda. * (i) It generates government revenue through taxes and royalties. * (ii) It creates employment opportunities for many people.

28. State any two economic values of keeping animals. * (i) They provide food products like meat, milk, and eggs. * (ii) They are a source of income when sold or their products are marketed.

29. Give one way people can serve as resources. * People serve as resources by providing labor and skills to various sectors of the economy.