Waec Model Questions Vol1 2023 Geography Question 43

Region A covers 2,500 km², has a population of 1,250,000, receives an average annual rainfall of 1,200 mm and its dominant soil is loam with pH 6.5. Region B covers 1,800 km², has a population of 900,000, receives 800 mm of rainfall annually and its dominant soil is sandy with pH 5.5. For maize cultivation the requirements are: rainfall between 900-1,500 mm, soil pH between 6.0-7.0, and a population density greater than 400 persons per km² for market access. Each criterion satisfied contributes points: rainfall 40, soil pH 30, population density 30. A transport‑cost penalty of 5 points is deducted for every 100 km of distance to the nearest market; Region A is 120 km away, Region B is 80 km away. Which region is more suitable for maize production?