What massive volcanic plug of phonolite rock rises 350 meters sheerly above the plains of eastern Plateau State, acting as a sanctuary for pelicans?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Wase Rock
- Step 1: Wase Rock is a remarkable volcanic plug (phonolite dome) rising 350 meters above the plains near Wase town in Plateau State. Step 2. It is one of only five such volcanic necks worldwide, serving as a protected breeding refuge for the rare white pelican. Answer: Wase Rock. Why not the others: Zuma and Aso are granitic plutons; Mount Patti is a flat-topped sandstone mesa.
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