Skip to main content what is your question? middle schoolsocial studies 15+8 pts as the map illustrates, africa is exceedingly rich in natural resources, chiefly precious metals and oil. a significant part of the continent makes its money on diamonds, gold or oil. how does this map relate to the distribution of natural resources for countries such as nigeria? a) nigeria has no natural resources. they need to develop industry and import raw materials in order to export finished goods. b) nigeria is rich in gold and diamonds, and they need to learn to mine these resources effectively in order to trade for other resources from other african countries. c) nigeria has many natural resources; however, they are land-locked and need to effectively work with other nations to move natural resources through other countries for exporting. d) nigeria is rich in oil and natural gas, and they need to drill for petroleum products effectively and develop refineries in order to trade for other resources from other african countries.